"In my years defending our great nation, I realized that America will never be truly safe as long as we depend on fossil fuel from other countries. Growth Energy is focused on the potential of agriculture and how it will strengthen America's energy security and grow our economy. Ethanol is more than a fuel, it's a solution."
General Wesley Clark (Ret.), Growth Energy Co-Chairman
Intro
Growth Energy is a proactive group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home.
At this pivotal time in history, we joined together and created Growth Energy because:
- We believe ethanol is our nation's growth energy. It's renewable, realistic and clean burning.
- We believe a strong biofuels industry will create American jobs and stimulate economic growth.
- We believe we can continue creating cleaner and greener fuels through 21st century technology and innovation.
- We believe biofuels will stimulate the growth of sustainable agriculture worldwide, providing crops for both food and fuel.
- We believe that an energy independent America is achievable and ethanol is the most important first step to making it a reality.
- We believe in America, enhanced by ethanol.
Our Message
Ethanol is America's best renewable fuel, reliable and affordable now. It's high-tech, homegrown and on the verge of innovative breakthroughs that will make it even cleaner and greener for the long-term.
Ethanol is vital to achieving greater American energy independence. It is today's only viable and available fuel that can be substituted for gasoline. Unlike oil, ethanol is renewable - it will never run out. As science moves from making ethanol from corn to producing it from corncobs and other plant materials, ethanol will continue to be a sustainable and effective energy solution for the world. America's dependence on foreign oil causes enormous problems for Americans every day - raising the prices on everything from gas to groceries and sending money and jobs overseas.
Ethanol is America's green growth energy solution to our foreign oil problem.
Our Goals
Working to cultivate a pro-ethanol policy
The ethanol industry is facing critical legislative issues that will impact our future. Growth Energy is strategically working with national and state legislators on both sides of the aisle to provide greater access to fuel markets and form legislation to ensure a growing, stable ethanol industry.
Targeting meaningful messages to the right audiences
We are clean, green, high-tech and homegrown. We're bringing back confidence in the good name of ethanol – America's Growth Energy. Growth Energy is proactively targeting the national elite and the general public with impactful, coordinated messages using both public relations and advertising.
Making a difference here and abroad
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Not only does ethanol have a tremendous impact on the U.S. economy, but biofuels have the power to create positive change throughout the world. Third-world countries that in the past have been dependent on others, can now utilize their own natural resources for both food and fuel. It is Growth Energy's goal to spread 21st century biofuel technology throughout the world.
Nurturing the spirit of innovation in our industry
Ethanol lives at the intersection of science and sustainability and is a textbook example of 21st century innovation. Growth Energy is working with scientists and academics throughout the country to conduct research and perform studies to help the industry be on the cutting-edge of technology.Developing and enhancing our strategic alliances. Growth Energy is developing and nurturing strong relationships and forming coalitions, alliances and partnerships with other like-minded organizations to broaden our influence.
Marketing America’s Fuel by educating consumers on why ethanol is essential
Larger ethanol markets are needed and Growth Energy has a dedicated market development strategy focusing on consumer fuel choice through Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) and Blender Pumps.
