David Allen Kolsrud

Manufactures alcohols, ethylene and industrial gases

The Funding Farm invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of real estate. It participates in buyout transactions.

Produces ethanol

Provides contracting services for plumbing and heating

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is an organization dedicated to promoting ethanol as a renewable, low-carbon, and cleaner-burning fuel primarily derived from field corn. The non-profit company is based in Sioux Falls, SD. ACE advocates for ethanol’s environmental benefits, including lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reductions compared to gasoline, supported by climate-smart agricultural practices such as conservation tillage, nutrient management, and cover crops. The coalition emphasizes ethanol’s economic impact, supporting jobs and contributing to the economy, while enhancing energy security and rural community development. ACE fosters collaboration among ethanol producers, farmers, policymakers, researchers, technology innovators, fuel retailers, and environmentalists to advance ethanol market development, policy advocacy, and education. It promotes higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 to reduce carbon emissions and improve fuel options. The organization provides members with resources including carbon intensity calculators, educational materials, scientific reports, and industry news. ACE leads USDA-funded initiatives to expand climate-smart farming practices near ethanol facilities, generating data to support clean fuel markets and carbon credit opportunities. Through events such as annual conferences, webinars, and DC fly-ins, ACE connects stakeholders to advocate for ethanol-friendly policies and market growth. Its retailer-focused platform offers tools and guidance to fuel marketers to promote ethanol use. The CEO of the company is Ryan LeGrand.

Windustry & Great Plains Windustry Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean, sustainable energy through wind power at local, regional, and national levels. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The organization focuses on education, outreach, and advocacy to support community and small wind energy projects, emphasizing the economic and environmental benefits of community ownership and development. Windustry provides resources such as the wind energy library, guides like the community wind toolbox, and technical assistance to rural landowners and communities. The organization engages the public through campaigns, interactive exhibits, newsletters, and participation in events, and advocates for policies to reduce carbon emissions and advance renewable energy adoption. The company was founded by Lisa M. Daniels.