Renewable Fuels Are Winners in Iowa Caucus

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January 4, 2012

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Renewable Fuels Are Winners in Iowa Caucus

Caucus Winners Support Renewable Fuels Standard

JOHNSTON, IA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today declared that last night’s Iowa Caucus results trumpeted a big victory for renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Both former Governor Mitt Romney and former Senator Rick Santorum expressed their support for the federal renewable fuels standard while campaigning in Iowa. In addition, both candidates were 4-for-4 on ethanol issues according to the Iowans Fueled With Pride Iowa Caucus Voter Guide. (For more information on the voter guide, visit www.IowansFueledWithPride.com.)

“Despite scant attention on agriculture issues by the national media, both Governor Romney and Senator Santorum prioritized rural and ag issues,” stated IRFA Past President Walt Wendland. “It came as no surprise to us that friends of ethanol fared well in the Iowa Caucus. The nation needs an energy policy that recognizes the importance of domestic renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel.”

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, the fourth place finisher, is also a strong supporter of ethanol and biodiesel while the bottom two finishers, Representative Michele Bachmann and Governor Rick Perry, refused to support the renewable fuels standard.

Iowans Fueled with Pride is a coalition of Iowa renewable fuels producers committed to providing accurate and current information to the public, elected officials and candidates for office. Further, they work to foster an open and comprehensive debate about the future of U.S. energy policy. The coalition does not endorse candidates for office.

Walt Wendland is the CEO of Golden Grain Energy near Mason City, Iowa and Homeland Energy Solutions near Lawler, Iowa. He is currently serving as Past President of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association.

Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production. Iowa has 41 ethanol refineries capable of producing 3.7 billion gallons annually. In addition, Iowa has 13 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 320 million gallons annually.

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For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org