SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant

to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

July 29, 2008

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

333-121321	84-1652107
(Commission file number)	(IRS employer identification no.)
105 N. 31st Avenue, Suite 103, Omaha, Nebraska	68131
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

(402) 884-8700

 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclsoure

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. completed production of the first million gallons of ethanol at its new Superior, IA, facility on July 29, 2008.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Number	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated August 5, 2008

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 5, 2008	GREEN PLAINS RENEWABLE ENERGY, INC. By: /s/ Wayne B. Hoovestol          Wayne B. Hoovestol Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

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