Mission

Enhance North Dakota’s ethanol industry through innovative research, education, promotion and market development in collaboration with industry stakeholders.

Goals

Cutting-Edge Industry-Driven Research

Encourage North Dakota scientists and academics to conduct research and studies in collaboration with industry to create more efficient production and utilization practices.

Coordinated Communication & Educational Outreach

Provide a unified voice for the North Dakota ethanol industry through audience-specific messaging to educate North Dakotans on the benefits of ethanol.

Effective Market Development & Promotion

Initiate promotional efforts and support public policy to increase ethanol demand and advance the North Dakota ethanol industry.

Fast Facts

• The North Dakota ethanol industry contributes more than $300 million annually to the state’s economy.
• Each North Dakota ethanol plant is located in a community with a population of less than 2,500 and contributes an average of 51 jobs and an average annual payroll of $3.3 million to the community.
• Growth in ethanol production from 1995 to 2007 caused retail gas prices to be 29 to 40 cents lower per gallon.
• North Dakota is a leader in providing choice for consumers at the pump with more than 150 ethanol blender pumps offering higher blends (E20, E30 and E85).
• All vehicles can use E10 and flex fuel vehicles (FFV) can use higher blends. For more information on FFVs, visit www.e85fuel.com.