Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Culver: $100 Per-Barrel. Now Is The Time To Renew Our Commitment To Ethanol And Biodiesel
DES MOINES – Today, Governor Culver issued the following statement regarding oil prices reaching $100/barrel:
“Today, the price of oil reached $100 per-barrel for the first time. While this unfortunate milestone is not surprising, it is now more important than ever to renew our commitment to ethanol and biodiesel.
“Now is the time for our nation to cut our dependence on foreign oil and embrace innovative, clean-burning and American-made forms of energy.
“Produced here in the heartland of the nation from the crops that feed the world, ethanol and other biofuels are helping Americans meet the energy challenges we face. As the nation’s number one producer of ethanol and the second-leading producer of biodiesel, we stand ready to do our part here in Iowa.
“I call on Iowans and Americans to help reduce the price of energy by using ethanol and biodiesel, and together I know we can create a brighter, cleaner and more energy secure future for everyone.”
Iowa is the nation’s leading biofuels producer, with more than 30% of America’s ethanol and 20% of its biodiesel produced within the state.