Wisconsin Invests $3.25 Million in State’s Ethanol Industry

WTMJ-TV | December 9, 2020

Wisconsin is providing $3.25 million in CARES Act money to assist producers of ethanol, which is not only an important fuel source but is also critical in the manufacture of dry ice.

The money is to assist the state’s nine ethanol producers as some have experienced significant revenue losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Tony Evers’ administration announced Wednesday.

Wisconsin’s ethanol industry is not only crucial for the production of fuel, but also makes a key component of dry ice, carbon dioxide. The demand for dry ice has skyrocketed after vaccine manufacturers announced that dry ice will keep doses fresh as they are stored and distributed across the country.

“We are proud of the ways our state’s ethanol plants have adapted in order to keep running during COVID-19. These grants will be extremely helpful as we continue our important work,” said President of the Wisconsin BioFuels Association Erik Huschitt in a statement Wednesday.

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