 According to the Renewable Fuels Association, the ethanol industry created almost 154,000 U.S. jobs in 2005 alone, boosting household income by $5.7 billion.It also contributed about $3.5 billion in tax revenues at the local, state, and federal levels.On the other hand, in 2010, the industry received $6.646 billion in federal support (not counting state and local support).