Because of the energy bill...
34 new ethanol plants are being built, 8 existing plants are being expanded and ethanol production is thriving in 21 states around the country. The average 100-million gallon ethanol facility creates nearly 1,600 jobs across the economy and generates $223 million annually in increased gross state product (GSP).
Source: The Renewable Fuels Association’s February 2006 report “Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to the Economy of the United States"
