In the March/April edition of Ethanol Today, Partner Sara DeRoo and Director of Benchmarking Connie Lindstrom discuss the generational shift within the ethanol industry, and how succession planning is more crucial than ever.
Ethanol Benchmarking
Christianson CPAs and Consultants to Speak at the 2025 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
We are thrilled to announce that several of our knowledgeable staff at Christianson CPAs and Consultants have been selected to speak at the 2025 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). This prestigious event, now in its 41st year, is the largest gathering of private and public sector ethanol professionals in the world. It provides… Continue Reading
E15 is a Win-Win for Minnesota
While partisan divisions continue to dominate the debate about our nation’s energy future, legislators in St. Paul are considering a proposal that can unite our state behind a clean, homegrown energy opportunity. By incentivizing fuel stations to offer higher blends of biofuels and expanded E15 sales, Minnesota can fuel a more prosperous and sustainable future…. Continue Reading
Reinvestment and Risk Management
As seen in Ethanol Producer Magazine: While some ethanol plants are struggling to cover their operating expenses, Connie Lindstrom, senior biofuels analyst with Christianson CPAs & Consultants, says there is also reason for optimism in the industry. “There are plants that are hanging in there and they’re doing fine,” she says. Lindstrom presented Christianson’s industry… Continue Reading
Ethanol Co-Product Trends for 2015
Data gathered from a wide variety of plants across the US through our Biofuels Benchmarking program allows us to explore the impact of ethanol co-product trends. It reveals that a steady chunk of ethanol plant revenue is derived from a diversifying mix of co-products. In fact, focusing on achieving the right mix of co-product can ultimately result in higher… Continue Reading
