Renewable Fuels
Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are replenished naturally. In 2008, about 19% of global energy consumption came from renewable sources. Global efforts to increase energy consumption from renewable energy has increased as a result of an increasing desire to lessen dependence on foreign oil.
Organizations Involved in Renewable Energy
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center - Renewable energy information, including monthly profitability spreadsheets.
Value Added Agriculture Main Menu
Resources and Links
- Biomass Hay Profile - AgMRC
- Bioreactor Profile - AgMRC
- Cellulosic Ethanol Profile - AgMRC
- Ethanol Profile - AgMRC
- Manure Digester Profile - AgMRC
- Sawdust Profile - AgMRC
- Solar Energy Profile - AgMRC
- Switchgrass Profile - AgMRC
- Wind Energy Profile - AgMRC
Contacts
Dan Burden
1111 NSRIC
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-9520
djburden@iastate.edu

