Ethanol: Time to 'Think Big Picture'

April 02, 2021

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by Andy Knight (The Herald Bulletin) Legislation that opponents say would limit consumers’ access to a promising blend of ethanol fuel is on its way to becoming law. Senate Bill 303 has passed through both chambers of the Indiana General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill passed the Indiana House in a 71-23 vote last week. Earlier, it cruised through the Senate by a vote of 46-2.

Among other things, the proposal would mandate the placement of a warning label approved by the Environmental Protection Agency on fuel pumps dispensing a blend of up to 15% ethanol in gasoline.

Despite lawmakers’ support of the bill, its opponents — including officials at POET Biorefining in Alexandria — argue that a federally mandated label is already attached to the 79 E15 pumps in Indiana. Adding another warning, they say, would confuse consumers and discourage sales of E15. READ MORE

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