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In 2007, two 2.1-megawatt wind turbines were installed next to the Corn Plus plant in Winnebago. They supply nearly half the plant’s electrical needs.
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Corn Plus saving money, reducing emissions

Ethanol plant part of Chicago Climate Exchange

By Tim Krohn
Free Press Staff Writer

Murphy said the exchange continues to grow. “The volumes have tripled each year.”

But the values of carbon credits traded on the exchange have, like the stock market, suffered during the recession. The exchange, which had a value of $1.5 billion, now is at $800,000.

The price of a ton of carbon credits had been $6 but now is around $2. The value fluctuates based on supply and demand — whether more member companies are holding credits or seeking to buy credits.



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