JOHNSTON, IOWA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is pleased to announce 360 Energy Solutions, Inc. as the association’s newest associate member.

“We are very happy to have joined the IRFA,” said 360 Energy Solutions, Inc. President/CEO Damian Smith. “Our energy optimization solutions along with our new Intelligent Motor Control technology is producing better than expected results, especially with our ethanol and biofuel customers. On average, we are seeing a 15-20% reduction in energy consumption as well as added benefits that all help put profit back on the bottom line.  We are also seeing favorable results with the USDA REAP Grant program, which if the customer qualifies, can pay for up to 25% of the total project cost and a maximum award amount of $250,000. Our Energy Specialists are looking forward to helping the IRFA members achieve their sustainability and energy efficiency goals!”

360 Energy Solutions strives to help businesses save money through energy conservation measures, power quality improvements, power protection strategies, and sustainability enhancements.

“Iowa biofuel producers are constantly working on ways to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly,” said IRFA Communications Director Cassidy Walter. “Companies like 360 Energy Solutions play a key role in making that possible, and we are excited to have them as part of the association.”

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.5 billion gallons annually – including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 11 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 410 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

360 Energy Solutions Inc. was founded in 2003 by its current President/CEO Damian Smith. 360 ESI focuses on helping businesses save money through energy conservation measures, power quality improvements, power protection strategies, and sustainability enhancements that all improve the customer’s bottom line. 360 ESI is headquartered in MN but operates across North America through its network of energy specialists who strategically help businesses achieve their operational efficiency and environmentally friendly goals to ensure their/our future.

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