Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Loebsack was awarded the 2012 Fueling Growth award from Growth Energy, which is the top award given each year to leaders who support ethanol biofuels. Growth Energy, led by Tom Buis and Jim Nussle, represents the producers and supporters of ethanol. Loebsack has long been a supporter of green energy initiatives that create good-paying jobs and promote fuel production in Iowa, including ethanol and biodiesel. He was also honored by Growth Energy in 2011 with this bipartisan award.
"Iowa is a leader in renewable energy production and job creation, and I am proud to receive this honor from Growth Energy," said Loebsack. "Investments in homegrown biofuels create new jobs in our state, put us on a path towards energy independence, enhance our national security, and bring increased economic development to Iowa's rural areas. I will continue to work to promote these clean, alternative energy sources and the good jobs they provide Iowans."
A high resolution photo of Loebsack and representatives of Growth energy can be seen here.
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