Advancing the Sustainability of Biorefining We believe biofuels
are a promising alternative to fossil fuels, but not all
biofuels are created equal. We strive to produce ethanol and
other biorefined products with the smallest possible
environmental footprint. Specifically, we have set goals to
further reduce water use per gallon of ethanol produced and
greenhouse gas intensity of our biorefinery operations. We call
this initiative “Ingreenuity.” Goal 1 – Reduce Water Use. The
first plant that POET purchased took in 17 gallons of water per
gallon of ethanol in 1987. Today, POET averages less than 3
gallons of water, an 80 percent reduction from where it started.
But we're not done yet. POET believes that water is a precious
resource and is committed to using as little of it as possible
in our ethanol production process. So we have set a goal, to be
attained by 2014, of decreasing the overall annual water intake
at our plants 22% by targeting an average usage rate of 2.33
gallons of water taken in per gallon of