A Case Study of the Economic and Environmental Impacts from a Bio-Fuel Facility (Southwest Georgia Ethanol, LLC) on the Surrounding Communities, Southwest Georgia
Date of Award
6-2-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Kathy Flanagan
Keywords
Air quality, Biofuel, Economic, Ethanol, Water quality
Abstract
Bio-fuels such as ethanol provide an extraordinary opportunity to address our dependency on foreign oil. This case study examines the economic and environmental impacts associated with constructing and operating a dry mill ethanol manufacturing facility in a Southwest Georgia town and surrounding communities. The case study found that the plant had little impact on air quality, water quality, and habitat fragmentation. However, economic results showed the plant produced $1.5 million in tax revenues, and 86 jobs. Ethanol producers and communities must consider both the economic and environmental impacts on a local community when searching or attracting a bio-fuels plant. Likewise, communities should be aware of these challenges when attracting ethanol production plants.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Edgar, Jessie, "A Case Study of the Economic and Environmental Impacts from a Bio-Fuel Facility (Southwest Georgia Ethanol, LLC) on the Surrounding Communities, Southwest Georgia" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 20.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/20