Biofuel Production (an Alternative Energy Source) in Western Kentucky
- Need for renewable energy is growing
- Biofuels plants are often located in rural areas – near biomass
- There are currently 7 biofuels plants in operation or under construction in Kentucky including Agri-Energy in Hopkinsville
- Feedstock used in production of biofuels such as corn, soybeans and wheat, which are readily available in our community
- Our workforce has manufacturing skills that can be transferrable to the skill set required by biofuels plants
- Ft. Campbell each month has soldiers separating with high technical skill trade needed for biofuels plants
