Governor Doyle Commends Innovative Stratford Man
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Updated: 6:30 PM Jun 24, 2008
Governor Doyle Commends Innovative Stratford Man
Governor Jim Doyle is commending an area businessman for his renewable energy creation. The governor stopped by Grand Meadow Energies in Stratford and congratulated Joe VanGroll for inventing a method that begins with cheese and ends with fuel.
Posted: 5:47 PM Jun 24, 2008
Reporter: Liz Hayes
Email Address: lhayes@wsaw.com
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Governor Jim Doyle is commending an area businessman for his renewable energy creation.

The governor stopped by Grand Meadow Energies in Stratford and congratulated Joe VanGroll for inventing a method that begins with cheese and ends with fuel.

His bio-fuel plant uses waste from cheese to create ethanol and yeast. The only by-product left behind is purified water.

Governor Doyle says the state needs more entrepreneurs like the VanGroll.

"It's pretty amazing and I love this one because this is really a Wisconsin answer. Ya know, somehow in the cheese process we're gonna find the fuel for the vehicles in the state," said Governor Doyle.

He says the home-grown innovation will help lead the state and country to energy independence.

The governor hopes by 2025, 25 percent of electricity and fuel will come from renewable sources.

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