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Sugar Valley Energy awarded California Jobs First Grant
Imperial Valley Press IMPERIAL COUNTY — California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) and the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) announced that the planned renewable fuel and energy campus Sugar Valley Energy (SVE) has been selected to receive a Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Jobs First Collaborative. The award represents a significant milestone for the project and for Imperial County, one of California’s most economically challenged regions.
Sugar Valley Energy, in partnership with IVEDC, awarded California Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Coalition
The Jobs First Grant will support critical activities, including geotechnical engineering, foundation design, agricultural preparation, and procurement of key components for SVE’s integrated clean-energy system. These steps are essential to advancing construction readiness and securing full project financing for the $1.28 billion renewable infrastructure development, which will create 250 direct full-time living wage jobs and 15,000 jobs from planning through construction and plant start-up. The project will work in tandem with Imperial Valley College and the Imperial County Workforce Development Office to maximize local training and hiring opportunities.
Sugar Valley Energy, in Partnership with IVEDC, Awarded California Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Coalition
IMPERIAL COUNTY, CALIF. — Dec. 11, 2025 — California Ethanol + Power (CE+P) and the Imperial Valley Economic Development Corporation (IVEDC) announced today that the planned renewable fuel and energy campus Sugar Valley Energy (SVE) has been selected to receive a Jobs First Grant through the Southern Border Jobs First Collaborative. The award represents a significant milestone for the project and for Imperial County, one of California’s most economically challenged regions.
Sugar Valley Energy selected for Jobs First Grant in Imperial County
The award represents a significant milestone for the project and for Imperial County, one of California’s most economically challenged regions, according to a CE+P press release.
Sugar factory closure ripples throughout California town: "A gaping wound"
More than 1 million American workers have been laid off this year -- several hundred of them in Brawley, California. Mark Strassmann traveled there to examine the ripple effects of those layoffs on the local economy.
California Ethanol + Power and Hoffman Construction Company Commit to a Target Price EPC Contract for Imperial County Project
Imperial County, CA – September 24, 2025 – California Ethanol + Power announced today a Target Price Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract with Hoffman Construction Company of California valued in excess of $900 million to design and construct Sugar Valley Energy, a new ethanol biorefinery campus near the city of Brawley in Imperial County.
A Spoonful of Sugar
In the sprawling agricultural valley of Imperial County, California, Dave Rubenstein believes he has found a solution to one of sustainable aviation fuel’s (SAF) most pressing challenges: securing reliable, low-carbon feedstock at scale derived from sugarcane.
Lux Research Podcast: Interview with CE+P's President/CEO
When you think of ethanol, you probably think of corn: at least in America, where corn ethanol has become a common addition to everyone's gas tank. This week, we speak with Dave Rubenstein who's trying to change that by growing sugarcane in California's Imperial Valley. Anthony, Amy, and Karthik discuss the economics of ethanol, long term opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and chemicals, the challenges with water, and more. Lux Research is the leading provider of sustainable innovation research and advisory services, helping clients drive growth through insights on novel sciences, emerging technology, and consumer trends.
Companies set to pitch to panel of investors at the North American SAF Conference & Expo
SAF Magazine announced this week that CE+P was one of six companies selected to pitch to a group of investors at Pitch Day at the 2024 North American SAF Conference & Expo, taking place Sept. 11-13 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, Minnesota. CE+P's President/CEO David Rubenstein will present on behalf of the company. The first project, Sugar Valley Energy, LLC, could produce up to 61 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually.
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to California Ethanol+Power
CEO Dave Rubenstein presented these slides at ABLC March 2024, hosted by The Digest. The Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference (ABLC) on Next-Gen Projects & Technologies, ABLC NEXT 2024, will take place at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, October 23-25, 2024. 600+ delegates from 400+ companies active in advanced bioeconomy development & deployment are expected to join.