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National Biodiesel Board
Biodiesel Fuel Fact Sheets
http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/fuelfactsheets/
Overview of the biodiesel industry, including reports and studies on production, usage,
and economic impact. Available free online.
Renewable Fuels Association
Ethanol Facts
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/resource/facts/
Overview of the ethanol industry, including reports and studies on production, usage,
and economic impact. Available free online.
Renewable Fuels Association
Ethanol Industry Statistics
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/statistics/
Industry statistics on production, demand, usage, imports, and prices. Available free
online.
Renewable Fuels Association
Ethanol Industry Outlook
http://www.ethanolrfa.org/industry/outlook/
Annual industry outlook includes information on ethanol production capacity, demand, and
usage. Available free online.
Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy
Renewable & Alternative Fuels
http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html
Data, reports, analyses, and forecasts for the alternative fuels industry. All information
available free online.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Alternative Fuels Data Center
http://www.eere.energy.gov/afdc/
Comprehensive collection of information on alternative fuels including biodiesel, electricity,
ethanol, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane. All information is available free online.
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Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
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which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
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Industry Financial Analysis
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Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
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Industry Financial Analysis Reports
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a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
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Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
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M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
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