Monthly Archives: February 2007

It’s interesting to compare the different renewable energy policies in area states.  Minnesota, Iowa and Montana have some good policies to help their residents invest in, and benefit from more home grown, terror free, renewable energy.  They have developed more regional scale … Continue reading →

Thanks to Senator Dorgan for being such a strong leader for helping North Dakota develop more of our home grown, renewable resources.  He and Senator Conrad and Congressman Pomeroy are all working hard to include more funding for renewable energy development … Continue reading →

We hear a lot about some of the great progress being made in Minnesota for helping develop more home grown, terror free, renewable energy, but Iowa also has some good legislation in place. Visit Iowa’s renewable energy web-site to encourage … Continue reading →

NDSU has been on the front lines of Biodiesel research for years.  Many folks don’t realize they’ve been instrumental in the research for the use of canola for biodiesel for years.  Their studies have been helpful to determine some of … Continue reading →

It’s been fun for us at NDREP working with the Governors office and both parties at the legislature to increase our states development of home grown, terror free, renewable energy.  We’re only 1/3 through the session and have some improvements … Continue reading →

  Some folks ask why should farmers get any help for developing biofuels?  One response is:  Would you rather make the payment to a neighbor or a shiek?  Shouldn’t we invest more for developing more home grown, terror free, renewable energy right here?  A lot of … Continue reading →

This recent poll was brought to our attention at City Hall by a California journalist.  It is a poll done by a group called Earth Day Network.  Fargo can be proud of the foresight and good work done by city … Continue reading →

Here’s another story on the President catching up with the alternative fuel vehicles being developed.  A fuel economy standard of 4% better overall mileage each year would get us to his goal of 20% total fuel reduction.  "By DEB RIECHMANN, … Continue reading →

It’s good to hear President Bush is embracing more development of home grown, terror free, energy.  He’s been touring some cellulosic ethanol plants around the country. He’s also touting better fuel economy of at least 20%.  Maybe he’s starting to … Continue reading →

Good for Loisiana and Georgia!  They’re developing some regional scale cellulosic plants using sugar cane, low value crops and residue along with wood chips.  Beet pulp may have some potential in our area along with the sugar beet tops.  Here’s … Continue reading →