University of Minnesota study reveals new energy and economic benefits of corn stover

University of Minnesota News

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 3/2/2009 ) -- According to new research from the University of Minnesota, densified corn stover is better for the economy and the environment than previously recognized.

The research shows that, as a fuel for heat and power applications, corn stover reduces the life-cycle fossil-fuel emissions of carbon dioxide by factors of approximately 15 and 25 compared to natural gas and coal, respectively.

This means significant amounts of renewable electricity can be generated in a distributed fashion with lower overall emissions at ethanol plants and other facilities to produce heat and power.

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