“No one wants to be the next ethanol”
This week’s story “Obama’s pledge empowers green comms” reported that many green energy companies are mobilizing to take advantage of Washington’s $71 billion planned investment in green. But not all green companies are reaching out for dollars – yet. One PR rep for a wind power company told PRWeek that some companies are keeping a lower profile because “no one wants to be the next ethanol.” Ethanol, once touted as the leading alternative to crude oil, has also endured backlash from several trade groups and organizations.