Driving Illinois Forward with Affordable, Clean Ethanol Solutions
The Illinois Renewable Fuels Association supports the Illinois ethanol industry by pursuing legislative initiatives, conducting research, and developing infrastructure – all so Illinois consumers can have cheaper, more environmentally friendly options at the pump!
How America is Fueling the Country
Illinois Ethanol Facts
By The Numbers:
- 6.25 million tons of dried distillers grains and soluables produced worth $1.375 billion
- $5.29 Billion in total economic impact
- 4000 + full time jobs
- $3.8 Billion worth of Illinois corn purchased
- Illinois produced enough ethanol to displace 35% of the state’s petroleum usage
- $37 Million in state or local revenue
- $39 Million in federal revenue
