Supporting Organizations
"25x'25" is a rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America – to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025.
Increasing America's renewable energy use will:
- Bring new technologies to market and save consumers money.
- Reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East.
- Create good new jobs in rural America.
- Clean up the air and help reduce urban smog and greenhouse gas emissions.
For more information, visit www.25x25.org/.
BIO is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. Our mission is to be the champion of biotechnology and the advocate for our member organizations—both large and small. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies.
For more information, visit www.bio.org/.
THE CLEAN FUELS DEVELOPMENT COALITION (CFDC) is 501(c)(6) non-profit organization that actively supports the increased production and use of fuels that can reduce air pollution and oil imports. Through four administrations and eight different Congressional delegations, CFDC has been building bi-partisan support in industry and government to foster a healthy national energy policy. CFDC works with all interested parties to support clean fuel regulations and new technologies that will help our country meet the ever changing and complex demands of our society.
For more information, visit www.cleanfuelsdc.org.
The Council on Sustainable Biomass Production (CSBP) is a multi-stakeholder group developing voluntary biomass to biofuel sustainability principles and standards for the production of feedstocks for second generation refineries (feedstocks for cellulosic refineries). CSBP’s focus includes dedicated fuel crops, crop residues, purpose-grown wood, and forestry residues in North America. The principles and standards being developed are intended to reach the broadest land base possible by embracing the concept of continuous improvement. Fundamentally, the principles and standards will be economically practical and environmentally sound. The Council expects to develop a program over time that will provide for third party audit/certification.
For more information, visit www.csbp.org.
National Farmers Union promotes rural economic and cooperative development by supporting existing agricultural co-ops and helping form new farmer co-ops and other rural businesses. The primary objective is to help family farmers and ranchers add value to the food, fiber and energy they produce. NFU assists producers to retain ownership of their commodity further into the processing channel and enhance market returns on their investment. By working together with other persons and groups, Farmers Union helps family farmers and ranchers advance their farm, ranch, co-op and community enterprises.
For more information, visit www.nfu.org.
The Florida BioFuels Association, Inc. is an association of private and public sector professionals dedicated to increasing the demand, distribution infrastructure, and capacity for locally produced and distributed ethanol, biodiesel and other agriculturally and waste derived fuels, and to serve as an educational resource for the development of a sustainable biofuels sector in Florida.
For more information, visit www.flbiofuels.org.
NAFA's mission is to ensure the ability of all segments
of the alfalfa and forage industry to compete effectively and
profitably, domestically and abroad.
The objective of NAFA is to be a forum for consensus building
among the various stakeholders and to be an effective advocate
on behalf of the alfalfa and forage industry.
For more information, visit www.alfalfa.org/.
The NBGA was organized in 1989 as a grass-roots organization dedicated to advancing the national and international interests of US barley producers. We work closely with federal policymakers, consional offices and regulatory agencies to ensure our barley producers’ concerns are considered.
For more information, visit www.idahobarley.org/nbga/.
The National Sorghum Producers represents sorghum growers from coast to coast in legislative and regulatory matters. In addition, NSP provides high-quality, targeted educational materials to help producers improve their bottom line.
National Sorghum Checkoff dollars and most state sorghum checkoff dollars may not be used for legislative or regulator lobby activities, so NSP, supported by your membership dues, represents the sorghum industry in Washington, D.C. NSP is the voice of the sorghum industry.
For more information, visit www.sorghumgrowers.com.
The NAWG team is built on a strong foundation of state wheat associations run by and for wheat producers. NAWG works with these state associations to provide you with the resources and information you need to be productive and competitive in your industry.
For more information, visit www.wheatworld.org.
NCGA is the largest trade organization in the United States representing corn growers. Since its inception the NCGA has successfully represented corn growers, throughout the entire corn industry, the U.S. government, and consumers and throughout the world.
For more information, visit www.ncga.com.
The Nebraska Ethanol Board is a state agency, created in 1971 by the Nebraska Legislature—the first state agency in the United States devoted solely to the development of the ethanol industry. The Nebraska Ethanol Board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.
The Nebraska Ethanol Board is an invaluable resource to communities wishing to attract an ethanol plant—and to developers who are looking to locate an ethanol plant in the state. The Board works closely with policy makers, economic development officials, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others to help coordinate and facilitate the development of this important Nebraska industry.
For more information, visit www.ne-ethanol.org.
As the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) promotes policies, regulations and research and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol. RFA membership includes a broad cross-section of businesses, individuals and organizations dedicated to the expansion of the U.S. fuel ethanol industry.
For more information, visit www.ethanolrfa.org.
According to the World Energy Outlook 2006, world demand for energy will increase by more than 50 percent in the next 25 years. Recognizing both the challenges and the opportunities of the increasing demand for energy, the Southeast Agriculture & Forest Energy Resources Alliance (SAFER) was formed to provide strategic leadership to the agricultural and forestry sectors in advancing renewable energy initiatives in the Southeast.
The vision of SAFER is for the South to be the leader in renewable energy production. SAFER works toward this vision by looking at strategies for improving policy, influencing research, advancing commercialization and communicating with all stakeholders.
For more information, visit www.southern.org/safer/safer.shtml.
Strategic Biomass Solutions™ (SBS) builds on a rich history of working with renewable energy technologies, businesses and projects since 2002. SBS is supported by a team of experts who provide coaching to entrepreneurs for building technology-based businesses; access to early-stage capital; project feasibility modeling; and energy efficiency assessments. So if you are an energy entrepreneur seeking to grow a renewable energy company or develop a project, contact SBS and see how we can help you using our VentureCapitalTools. This toolset offers a comprehensive approach for addressing the technical, market and business aspects of a company in a way that maximizes the probability for success. Our Entrepreneurial Development team helps companies strategically guide their plans and actions for product commercialization.
SBS is also setup to help investors conduct due diligence on renewable energy projects, and is here to serve economic developers and help them understand these technologies as well develop strategies for their communities to attract such projects. SBS is primarily funded by the United States Department of Energy and managed by the Mississippi Technology Alliance.
For more information, visit www.technologyalliance.ms.
The USDA'S Office of Energy Policy and New Uses (OEPNU) assists the Secretary of Agriculture in developing Department policies, programs and strategies related to energy and biobased products. The Office coordinates USDA activities related to energy and biobased products within and outside the Department. The Office conducts economic analysis and evaluates policies concerning energy and the utilization of biobased products. Research is currently underway on producing renewable fuels and biopower from biomass and marketing biobased products. The Office is also involved in tracking energy use trends on crop and livestock farms.
For more information, visit www.usda.gov.