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Nebraska Ethanol Board

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Ethanol Board
  • Contact Person:
    Roger Berry
  • Purpose:
    The Nebraska Ethanol Board works to ensure strong public policy and consumer support for biofuels. Since 1971, the independent state agency has designed and managed programs to expand production, market access, worker safety and technology innovation, including recruitment of producers interested in developing conventional ethanol, as well as bio-products from the ethanol platform. For more information, visit www.ethanol.nebraska.gov.
  • How Many Affectable:
    State population
  • How Many Served:
    25 ethanol plants in the state
  • Year Created:
    1971
  • Year Active:
    1971
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    Legislative Ethanol Development Act (Sections 66-1330 to 66-1348)
  • Parent Agency:
    Independent Non-Code Agency
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    7
  • Who Appoints:
    Governor
  • Legislative Approval:
    Yes
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Four members shall be actually engaged in farming in this state, one in general farming and one each in the production of corn, wheat, and sorghum. One member shall be actively engaged in business in this state. One member shall represent labor interests in this state. One member shall represent Nebraska petroleum marketers in this state. A member shall serve until a successor is appointed and qualified. Not more than four members shall be members of the same political party.
  • Per Diem:
    $25
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    The members shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177
  • Term Length:
    4 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    1
  • Held FY 17-18:
    4
  • Required FY 18-19:
    1
  • Held FY 18-19:
    3
  • Required FY 19-20:
    1
  • Held FY 19-20:
    4
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    4
  • Shared or Separate:
    Separate
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    $718,376
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    $735,507
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    $750,842
  • Other Funding Sources:
    None
  • Spending Authority:
    $767,312 (FY 2020-21)
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    Worked with the bio-science and cellulosic ethanol communities to facilitate development of new, high value products at existing and future Nebraska production facilities. Continued work to expand Nebraska and regional ethanol fuel markets by promoting and encouraging new fuelinginfrastructure (blender pumps) to accommodate blends ranging from 15% to 85% ethanol. Informed and educated the motoring public on benefits and savings available with ethanol fuel blends. Worked with public health and clean air organizations to promote the public health and environmental benefits of ethanol. Continued work to enhance utilization of ethanol co-products in Nebraska and the region. The Board and staff have a unique combination of experience and capabilities that have helped Nebraska become the second-largest ethanol producing state in the nation, with an annual production capacity of 2.6 billion gallons. This number represents more than 250% of Nebraskas spark ignition fuel demand. In addition, a recent UNL Dept. of Agricultural Economics study shows the states ethanol industry contributing $5 billion annually to Nebraskas economy. Primary performance measures include the continuedgrowth and economic sustainability of the state's industry. Ethanol production and sales data provide quantifiable measures of success in vital areas of NEB missions. To date, more than $5.75 billion in private funds have been invested in the state's 25 ethanol plants.