Minnesota is a national leader in ethanol policy and development. In 2005, Minnesota passed an aggressive law that requires all gasoline sold in the state to contain 10% ethanol. The amount of ethanol blended into gasoline will increase to 20% in 2013. Minnesota currently leads the nation with more than 350 commercial E85 stations available to consumers.
This aggressive plan has benefited many economic industries across the state, including agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, services, construction and trade. In 2009, the Minnesota ethanol industry generated a total economic impact of approximately $2.5 billion and more than 6,800 jobs. The combined impact of Minnesota’s corn and ethanol industries surpassed more than $12 billion and more than 70,000 jobs in 2007.
Ethanol Plants in Minnesota
- 21: The number of ethanol plants in Minnesota
- 1.1 billion gallons: The total annual production capacity for the plants in 2010
- 10: The number of cooperative-owned ethanol plants
Minnesota Ethanol Production and Consumption in 2009
- 862 million gallons: The amount of ethanol produced in Minnesota
- 243 million gallons: The estimated amount of ethanol consumed in Minnesota
- 619 million gallons: The amount of Minnesota’s net ethanol export
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture