Rep. Tim Walz visits Al-Corn to show support for hometown biofuels

Rep. Tim Walz visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel in Claremont on Aug 24 to learn more about the plant’s upcoming expansion exercise and reiterate his support for clean Minnesota-produced renewable biofuels.
Walz was briefed on Al-Corn’s $146 million expansion exercise which will provide a significant boost for the economy in Claremont and its surrounding towns.
“Visiting Al-Corn in Claremont is such a wonderful reminder that we can use our American ingenuity to control our own energy destiny and revitalize our economy at the same time. I am proud of the work we do in southern Minnesota to create a new energy future for our nation and the innovation that moves us forward,” he said.
Al-Corn’s expansion exercise will raise the plant’s annual production capacity to 120 million gallons a year from 50 million gallons currently. Once completed, Al-Corn will be one of the largest ethanol producers in the state.
“Over the last 20 years, Al-Corn has supported the economy of Minnesota and our rural communities and we will continue to do so. Once we have complete