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Ethanol Industry Will Be on Full Display at Iowa Speedway

by Riley Smith (KXEL)  Yesterday (October 3, 2023)’s announcement from NASCAR is obviously huge news for the state as far as entertainment and recreation is concerned. The race will be a huge boon for the local economies, as it could

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Renewable Fuel Producers Call Jet Fuel a “Lifeline”

by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) Renewable fuels producers are calling the airline industry a lifeline as sustainable jet fuel could be the best hope for corn-ethanol makers. With the current Administration looking to slash gasoline demand over the next two decades, ethanol producers

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RFA Calls on California to Stop “Slow-Walking” E15 Approval

(Rnewable Fuels Association)  In a letter today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the agency to expeditiously approve the use of cleaner-burning, lower-carbon E15 gasoline blends, which contain 15 percent ethanol. RFA noted that California is one

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In Vadnais Heights

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM promoted E15 (Unleaded 88) to drivers at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights today.  During the two-hour-long promotion, drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 were rewarded with prizes such

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 in Richfield

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 (E15) during an hour-long promotion at a Minnoco station in Richfield yesterday.  During the promotion, drivers won prizes such as $20 in

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Fill Up With Purpose: Your Gas Tank Can Help Fund Cancer Research

(Morning Ag Clips/Renewable Fuels Nebraska) Fuel the Cure campaign runs during month of October -- Join the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and participating retail stations this October in supporting Fuel the Cure. By choosing ethanol blends at the pump, you’re

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Gasbuddy: Year-Round E15 Can Help Lower Prices

by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A fuel market expert says permanent year-round sales of E15 could help reduce gas prices across the country. Patrick De Haan is head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Just kind of giving the market assurance that

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EPA Adviser Expects E15 Rule This Year

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer)  EPA Official Discusses E15, ESA Pesticide Challenges and PFAS Contamination --  Rod Snyder, senior adviser for agriculture at EPA, said Monday that the agency is on course to finalize a rule allowing permanent sales of E15

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Expect to See E15 and E85 Offered at More Gas Stations

by Cody Ronnfeldt (Norfolk NE Radio) Higher blends of ethanol are being offered at more gas stations in Nebraska and bill approved by lawmakers this past legislative session will help spur continued growth. During the Governor’s Call-In Show Monday, a caller wanted

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Survey: Voters Want Congressional Action Supporting Low-Carbon Ethanol

(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after the August recess, a new survey from the polling firm Morning Consult found continued strong voter support for policies promoting the use of lower-cost, lower-carbon American-made ethanol. In the latest results, registered

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Ethanol Is Turning Down the Heat on Labor Day Gasoline Prices

by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) Holiday Travelers Expected to Save $155 Million Thanks to Ethanol - As temperatures have heated up this summer, so have gasoline prices. Regular unleaded gasoline rose to $3.87 per gallon during the week ending August 21—the

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RFA Thanks Sheetz for Summer-Ending E15 Price Promotion

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed news from popular fuel retailer Sheetz that it is slashing prices on the lower-carbon E15 fuel blend through the end of August. This move provides cost savings for drivers facing high pump prices

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Gas Promotion Highlights Ethanol, Biodiesel as Profitable Option for Farmers

by Daniel Bethers (Herald-Whig)  Discounted fuel to promote biofuel helped kick off the harvest in Hancock County. West Central FS and the the Hancock County Farm Bureau held the 20th annual Biodiesel/Ethanol Promotion at the Carthage station. Officials hosted state Senator Neil

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MN Biofuels Industry Pushes for Year-round E-15

by Tim Matthews (KRWC1360)  ... Brian Werner of the Minnesota Biofuels Association says two dozen renewable fuel and corn organizations recently sent a letter to federal officials with specific requests. A coalition led by Midwest governors is urging federal officials to approve

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In New Hope

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held an hour-long E15 promotion at a Holiday station in New Hope on Aug 10. Drivers who fueled up with E15 (Unleaded 88) during the promotion were rewarded with prizes

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MN Bio-Fuels Hosts Congressional Biofuels Tour Participants in MN

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels), in collaboration with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), hosted congressional and federal agency staffers on Aug 16 and 17 when the latter’s 2023 Biofuels Science and Sustainability Tour participants visited Minnesota. Over

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Tim Scott Hits Chinese Communist Party, Touts Ethanol in Iowa Ad

by Caroline Vakil (The Hill)Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) is targeting the Chinese Communist Party over purchasing farmland in Iowa and touts his support of ethanol production in a new radio ad in the early voting state. “Sen. Tim Scott is

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Ethanol Report on Current Issues

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association has been working on a couple of issues this summer that are important to the future of the ethanol industry. In this edition of The Ethanol Report podcast, RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper provides an

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Enabling Higher Blends: Obstacles and Options for Ethanol Retailers

(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's Podcast Enabling Higher Blends: Obstacles and Options for Ethanol Retailers. Featuring Steve Walk, COO & Managing Partner at Protec Fuel Management. Interviewed by Katie Schroeder, Ethanol Producer Magazine. (14 min)  LISTEN

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Iowa AG Brenna Bird Sues EPA over Ethanol Rules, Saying It 'Dragged Its Feet' on E-15 Sales

by Galen Bacharier (Des Moines Register) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is suing the Environmental Protection Agency, as Iowa and Nebraska try to force the agency to issue final rules allowing the year-round sale of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol. The Republican

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RFA Urges EPA to Finalize Approval of Midwest Governors’ E15 RVP Petition

(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent today (August 1, 2023)  to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the agency to quickly finalize its regulations accepting the petition of eight Midwest governors that would reduce evaporative emissions and allow summertime

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In Hopkins

(Minnesotal Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at a Minnoco station in Hopkins on July 26. During the hour-long promotion, drivers who fueled up with E15 (Unleaded 88) were rewarded with prizes

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The False Narrative on Clean Vehicles

by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) One of the most overwrought narratives in energy and transportation policy today is the idea that liquid biofuels and Electric Vehicles (EVs) are battling “American Gladiator-style” in a zero-sum game over the future of the

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Pertamina of Indonesia Introduces Gasoline Containing 5 percent Ethanol Blend

(Indonesia Expat)  Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina, has introduced a new gasoline product that includes 5 percent bioethanol derived from sugar molasses. This move is part of the country’s efforts to enhance the availability of renewable fuels. Pertamina has recently commenced sales of

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Duckworth Discusses Importance of Ethanol Production and Increased Use of U.S. Biofuels with Illinois Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association

(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL))   U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with leaders and members of the Illinois Corn Growers Association as well as with members from the Renewable Fuels Association Board of Directors (RFA) to underscore her support for

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Why Islanders Are Paying More for Gas under New Regulations

by Laura Chapin and Carolyn Ryan (CBC News)  New regulations end up rewarding drivers who use ethanol blends not available here -- Prince Edward Islanders are paying more under the new federal clean fuel regulations in part because ethanol isn't mixed into

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Protec Fuel Prepares to Support Retailers and Fleets in Securing USDA Grants for Ethanol Infrastructure

(Protec Fuel/CISION) Protec Fuel, a leading ethanol fuel solutions firm, is ready to aid retailers and fleets in obtaining a portion of a $450 million grant from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Beyond the EV Hype: Embracing Ethanol as a Low-Carbon Fuel Alternative

by Cheri Bustos & Brian West (Real Clear Energy) ... Despite recent polling by the Pew Research Center that found most Americans oppose ending the production of gas-powered vehicles, aggressive new rules by the EPA aim for two-thirds of new passenger cars sold in

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 in Plymouth

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)   The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at a Holiday station in Plymouth yesterday. “Minnesota-made biofuel is a readily available energy solution with a proven track record of lowering prices at the

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In St Paul

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at a Winner station in Energy Park, St Paul on June 28. “As Minnesotans hit the road this weekend for holiday travel, we encourage them

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Not My Dad’s Ethanol

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest)  As I attended the 39th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Omaha, Nebraska held June 12-14, memories of dinner table lessons received as the son of an Ag Economics professor come back to

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Illinois Gas Stations Have New Incentive to Sell Higher-Blend Ethanol

by Zeta Cross & Kevin Bessler  (Illinois Radio Network/Advantage News) Tax incentives for retailers to sell gas with a higher ethanol blend is now law in Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1963 that gives gas stations a 10% sales tax

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In Coon Rapids

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at a Holiday station in Coon Rapids yesterday. “Unleaded 88 is a cleaner-burning, lower-cost option at the pump. We were glad to visit Coon Rapids

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IRFA Calls on EPA to Finalize Overdue Midwest Governors' Year-Round E15 Fix

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Still No Final Decision Two Months After Public Comment Period Closed, Eleven Months after Congressional Deadline --  Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) today called upon the EPA to finalize its proposed rule to approve the Midwest Governors’

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D.C. Developments

by Brian Jennings (American Colation for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol mobilized 60 grassroots leaders, including ethanol producers, corn growers and retailers, for its fly-in and government affairs summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. ... Market access for

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USGC: E15 Is Main Focus on Ethanol Mission to Toronto

(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  In May, the U.S. Grains Council’s ethanol team traveled to Toronto, Canada, to emphasize the significance of maintaining both the federal level policy, Clean Fuel Regulations, and Ontario’s existing provincial level E15 mandate to ensure a

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Opinion: Biofuels Industry ‘Poised and Ready’ for Clean Fuel Regulations

(Renewable Industries Canada/Canadian Biomass) On July 1, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) will come into force. It resembles the clean fuel standards used in British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington State, and some countries in the EU. Once fully implemented, Canada’s CFR

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Another Win for Consumers and the Environment — E15 Approved for Summer Sales

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Hill)  Summer driving season is here and there’s good news — whether you’re planning a cross-country road trip or hope to commute no further than the local pool, you’ll have an opportunity to save on

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FEW General Session Panelists Discuss the Future of Ethanol; Awards Presented

by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Representatives of the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the American Coalition for Ethanol on June 13 discussed the future of the U.S. ethanol industry during a general session panel at the 39th annual International Fuel

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RFS and the Push for Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline

by Brian Milne (DTN)  ... Owing to insufficient production, EPA has had to frequently issue waivers for the cellulosic biofuel nested category. However, EPA’s 2019 final rule pegged volume requirements below statute for total renewable fuel, triggering the agency’s reset authority

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University of California Research Shows Emissions-Reducing Benefits of E15 Blend

(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly released, peer-reviewed study from the University of California, Riverside, shows that the E15 ethanol blend provides notable emissions reductions compared to California’s regular reformulated gasoline. The Renewable Fuels Association hailed the report as proof of the value of

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Illinois Lawmakers Approve Sales Tax Exemption for Ethanol Blends

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The Illinois legislature in May passed legislation that aims to boost the state’s corn industry by increasing the level of ethanol that must be blended into transportation fuel in order to be eligible for a

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As Summer Travel Season Kicks Off, UNL88 Offers Drivers a Way to Reduce Costs, Emissions

(Growth Energy)  With drivers expected to hit the roads in near pre-pandemic numbers this Memorial Day weekend, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuels trade association—urged travelers to fill up with Unleaded 88 (UNL88), a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, to save

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Interview: Update on RFA and Key Ethanol Policy

(Renewable Fuels Association) In an interview on the syndicated AgriTalk radio program, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper talked about new RFA staff and our role in safety and rail programs, the upcoming renewable volume obligations to be announced

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2023 Innovation Issue: Fields of Fortune

by John Russell (Indiana Business Journal) ... The top use for both crops is animal feed. But nearly half of Indiana’s corn is turned into ethanol as a fuel blend for cars, and nearly one-quarter of the soybean crop is

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Ethanol Blends Well with Summer

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com)  As summer gets underway, the Renewable Fuels Association is once again sponsoring the Ethanol Days of Summer fuel giveaway contest, and encouraging both motorists and boaters to get educated on ethanol and save money at the pump. RFA Vice President of

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The Midwest has the Key to Affordable Gas and Energy Independence

by Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-IOWA-4th) and Michelle Fischbach (R-MINN.-7th) (The Hill)  Blessed with an abundant supply of domestic energy sources, American families should always have access to affordable gasoline 365 days a year. In the United States — where we

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 in Fridley

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at the Bona Brothers Minnoco station in Fridley yesterday. During the hour-long promotion, drivers who fueled up with E15 (Unleaded 88) were rewarded with prizes

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Local View: Supporting Farmers, State

by Jan TenBensel (Lincoln Journal Star/Nebraska Ethanol Board) May and warm weather are officially here, bringing the beginning of driving season and, more importantly, Renewable Fuels Month. These two go hand in hand as the warm weather brings vacations and

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NATSO, SIGMA Testify on Critical Role of Fuel Retailers in Bolstering Nation's Supply Chain

(NATSO/PR Newswire)  NATSO, representing America's travel centers, truck stops and transportation energy retailers, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, testified before Congress today on the critical role that the nation's fuel retailers play in facilitating the efficient movement of goods and energy throughout

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American Coalition for Ethanol Says to Ask Congress to Support Legislation Allowing Nationwide and Permanent E15 Use

(American Coalition for Ethanol) While emergency steps taken by the Biden administration to allow E15 year-round for 2022 and 2023 are much appreciated, extreme and unusual conditions will not forever roil the fuel marketplace, so emergency waivers cannot always be

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E15 Rewards for White Bear Lake Drivers

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  For the second straight week, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up at a station in the Twin Cities metro area to promote E15.  Today’s joint-promotion was held at a Holiday station in White Bear

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The Battle of the Ethanol Bulge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association summed it up thus: “The EPA’s action means that E10 and E15 will have the same volatility limit for the summer driving season that runs from June 1 to

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Biden EPA to Allow Summer Sales of High-Ethanol E15 Gasoline

Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Biden administration officials have decided to issue an emergency waiver that will allow widespread sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer, following a strategy used last year to help tamp down high pump prices. ... To justify the

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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In Golden Valley

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minneapolis, April 25 - The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to promote E15 to drivers at a Winner station in Golden Valley from 12 pm to 1 pm. During the hour-long promotion, drivers

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As Summer Travel Approaches, Davids Takes Several Actions to Lower Gas Prices in Kansas

(Office of Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS3rd)) ... Today (April 19, 2023), Representative Sharice Davids took official actions to lower the cost of gas for Kansans, advocating for immediate and long-term solutions through the year-round sale of fuel blended with higher

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Biden Administration Sees Year-Round Sales of Higher Ethanol Fuel by 2024

by Leah Douglas and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A U.S. plan for year-round sales of a fuel blend with more ethanol known as E15 in eight Midwestern states will likely go into effect in summer 2024, a year later than the states

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Ethanol: The Perfect Fuel for Earth Day

by Mikayla McKenna (Renewable Fuels Association) On Saturday we celebrate Earth Day, which is the perfect time to highlight the many benefits ethanol offers the environment and spotlight RFA’s vision: to help the world breathe easier with the power of renewable fuels. Most

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RFA to Senate Subcommittee: Ethanol Is a Cleaner Fuel for Cleaner Vehicles

(Renewable Fuels Association) In advance of a Senate subcommittee hearing today on the importance of cleaner vehicles, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed the importance of renewable fuels like ethanol in providing “an effective and immediate solution for reducing carbon emissions from liquid fuels

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Statewide Use of E15 Would Contribute over $1 Billion to MN'S Economy

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association)  Transitioning to E15 from E10 in Minnesota would contribute $1.06 billion to Minnesota’s gross domestic product (GDP), according to a new study by ABF Economics. The study said statewide use of E15 in Minnesota will increase ethanol demand, benefit consumers

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The ‘E’ Is Silent

by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol)  When EPA examined concerns about removing the 1-pound RVP waiver during the high-ozone season to facilitate year-round blending of E15, it gave zero consideration to the negative economic impact a "gap year" would

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Lower-Carbon E15 Ethanol Blend Now Available in New York

(Renewable Fuels Association)  E15, the low-cost, lower-carbon fuel blend containing 15 percent ethanol, is now available to drivers in New York state for the first time. One of the first locations offering E15 in the Empire State is the Dandy Mini

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OPEC+ Production Cut Expected To Drive Up Gasoline Prices, but Higher Ethanol Blends Can Help

by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association)  ... To determine how these oil price forecasts would translate to U.S. retail prices of gasoline, RFA conducted a straightforward regression analysis. ... Two approaches were used for the analysis. First, retail gasoline prices were regressed against

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Analysis: Indonesia Must Jump Ethanol Feedstock Hurdle to Repeat Biodiesel Success

by Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina (Reuters) ... Indonesia imported about 60% of the gasoline it burned last year at a cost of $17 billion, and it aims to replicate the success it had with biodiesel mandates that cut billions

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Countdown: Lower-Cost E15 Fuel Under Threat -- Washington Must Act Now to Save Summertime E15

(Renewable Fuels Association) Gas prices remain elevated and hard-working families are feeling pain at the pump. Fortunately, American-made ethanol provides some relief. Today, gas with 15 percent ethanol is the lowest-priced fuel available. But this blend, E15, will disappear on Thursday,

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New Nationwide Poll: Voters Want E15 Available Year-Round

(Renewable Fuels Association) As the Biden administration and Congress consider taking action to allow continued sales of lower-cost E15 this summer, a new poll shows overwhelming support among voters for ensuring the popular fuel blend remains available year-round and nationwide. With retail

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USGC: Study Showcases Ethanol’s Advantages in Various Countries

(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The U.S. Grains Council recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C), a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct the Fuel Ethanol Cost-Benefit Analysis Study, quantifying the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in

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EPA Holds Virtual Hearing on Proposed E15 Waiver

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual hearing Tuesday on the recently proposed rule for a permanent waiver to allow eight states to sell E15 year round. For ethanol stakeholders, comments boiled down to one message: EPA took too

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Gov. Noem and Colleagues Request E15 Emergency Waiver

(South Dakota Government) Today (March 21, 2023), Governor Kristi Noem and three of her fellow governors sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan requesting an emergency waiver to allow for E15 this summer during driving season. Governor Kristi Noem and three of

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Nebraska Bill Aims to Boost Availability of E15

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Legislation recently introduced in the Nebraska Legislature aims to boost the availability of E15 fuel by introducing new requirements for fuel retailers and creating a grant program to support necessary upgrades at fuel retail locations. The

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RFA Calls on EPA to Move Up Year-Round E15 Sales to Summer 2023, Despite Agency Delays

(Renewable Fuels Association) Months of regulatory delays by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have put Midwest drivers at risk of losing access to lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 this summer, the Renewable Fuels Association said at an EPA hearing today. RFA urged the agency to

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RFA Provides Recommendations to California Regarding Low Carbon Fuel Standard Compliance Targets and Modeling

(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board on potential changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the Renewable Fuels Association identified several areas in CARB’s proposal and underlying analysis that need improvement. RFA also stressed its support

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Notifications Issued to Promote Eco-Friendly Means of Transportation and Decarbonize the Transport Sector

(India Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) To promote eco-friendly means of transportation and decarbonize the transport sector, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified mass emission standards to introduce alternate fuels viz. blends of ethanol with gasoline ( E-10,

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US Senators Seek to Expand Sales of Ethanol-Gas Blend with Support from Big Oil

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters)  U.S. senators reintroduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday that would allow nationwide sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol year-round, as a second heavy-weight oil trade group appeared ready to back the idea. Republican Senator Deb

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It’s a Fact: Consumers Support Ethanol

By Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Americans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol, want greater access to higher ethanol blends, and strongly oppose policies that remove options at the gas pump or the

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Nigeria Fuel Ethanol Cost Benefit Analysis Study

(Turner Mason and Company/U.S. Grains Council) There is only one grade of gasoline in Nigeria, a 91 RON regular. The gasoline is generally supplied from refineries in Western Europe and tankered to Nigeria. Nigeria has eight domestic refineries, four larger

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Govt Plans to Create Carryover Stock of Ethanol for Next Year on Likely Rise in E20 Fuel Demand

(Economic Times/PTI) The government is planning to create a carry over stock of ethanol for the next year anticipating a rise in demand for E20 fuel in the country, according to a senior food ministry official. E20 fuel is a

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Virtual Public Hearing: Request from States for Removal of Gasoline Volatility Waiver --- March 21, 2023 --- ONLINE Public Comment DEADLINE April 20, 2023

(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) Pursuant to provisions specified by the Clean Air Act (CAA), governors of eight states submitted petitions requesting that EPA remove the 1-pound per square inch (psi) Reid vapor pressure (RVP) waiver for summer gasoline-ethanol blended fuels containing

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Ethanol Blog -- Iowa, Nebraska Attorneys General to Sue EPA on Delay on E15 Rule Unless Effective Date Moved Up

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The attorneys general of Nebraska and Iowa announced their intent to sue the EPA on its proposed E15 rule for eight states, in a certified letter delivered to EPA Administrator Michael Regan on Monday. The states

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Ethanol Blog: Arizona to Allow E15 Sales in Phoenix Area, Final Rule Takes Effect March 5

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  Starting on March 5 the state of Arizona will allow E15 sales in the Phoenix area as part of a final rule issued by the state. The Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division

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Ethanol, Oil Groups Find Common Ground: High-Octane Fuels Legislation Still Alive in 118th Congress; Passage Still in Question

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) If there's a piece of legislation oil, automakers and renewable fuels companies can get behind as the wave of the future for fuels, it may have been the Next Generation Fuels Act pushed to the

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Gov. Reynolds Receives Renewable Fuels Association All-Industry Award and Addresses National Ethanol Conference

(Office of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA))  Today (March 2, 2023), Gov. Reynolds received the Renewable Fuels Association’s All-Industry Award and addressed the National Ethanol Conference. Below are excerpts from her remarks:  “Receiving the All-Industry Award is a personal honor and a humbling

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Iowa Governor Says She'll Use Courts, Waiver Request to Get E15 This Summer

by Steve Davies (Agri-Pulse)  Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds says she will do whatever she can, working with other Midwestern governors, to get E15 approved for use this summer. She also describes carbon sequestration as critical to the ethanol industry's future,

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RFA’s Cooper: Persistence and Momentum Key to Ethanol Industry Success in 2023

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The innate persistence of the U.S. ethanol industry and its champions can drive renewable fuels to new heights in 2023, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said today in his annual “State of the Industry” presentation

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RFA Releases 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide: “Ready. Set. Go!”

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today during the 28th annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol industry information, facts, and statistics. In 2022, the U.S. ethanol

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United States Energy Information Administration Data Indicates Ethanol Blend Rate Hit Record High in 2022

by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) Data released this week (Feb. 28, 2023) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration for 2022 show that ethanol volumes continued to recover from the pandemic-affected levels of 2020 and that the ethanol blend rate (i.e., the

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Thune, Durbin Urge Biden to Prioritize E15 Fuel, Utilize American Agriculture

(Office of Senator John Thune (R-SD))  Senators’ bipartisan letter urges President Biden to continue the year-round sale of E15 fuel to help restore American energy security.  U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), members of the Senate Committee on

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Biden to Set in Motion Gasoline Policy Shift to Bolster Ethanol

by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) ... The administration is set to outline its plans to formally propose the change soon, setting the change in motion in time for next year’s summer driving season, according to people familiar with the matter

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New University Study: Ethanol Cuts Gas Prices by 77 Cents per Gallon

(Renewable Fuels Association) Adding low-cost ethanol to the nation’s gasoline supply improves energy security and saves the average American household more than $750 per year, according to a new study conducted by energy economists from the University of California-Berkeley and leading universities in

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8 State Requests for Year-Round E15 Reviewed by US Budget Office

by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday completed its review of eight states requests to remove the volatility waiver provided under law for ethanol blends—the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver of 1 pound per square inch

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RFA: Minnesota E15 Volume Hits Record

(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 171 million gallons in Minnesota in 2022, according to a new Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. This

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Ernst Leaving 'No Stone Unturned' in Year-Round E15 Advocacy

by Lydia Johnson (Agri-Pulse)  Iowa Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is pressing for legislation allowing use of E15 throughout the year in the face of delayed action from the Environmental Protection Agency.  Speaking on this week’s Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Ernst discussed her work pressuring the Biden

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Accelerating Domestic Ethanol Use in 2023

by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol)  With its D.C. fly-in happening at the end of March, the American Coalition for Ethanol's CEO is optimistic about the industry's ability to make progress on higher ethanol blends, both E15 and E85,

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RFA Testifies in Support of National Clean Fuel Program to Decarbonize Transportation

(Renewable Fuels Association) Implementing a national clean fuel program that incorporates a market-based, technology-neutral approach will be critical to decarbonizing the U.S. transportation sector, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed today at a hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. “While

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Gazing Higher: The Quest for E30

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) E30 could be the future of ethanol. The blend has so much going for it, even if it's not yet in widespread use. For starters, E30 provides an engine with more octane per gallon

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Ethanol Production Plants in Ohio Supply Greenhouse Gas-Reducing Renewable Fuel

by Dan Cummins (WTOL) In the fight against climate change and greenhouse gases, there may be an alternative to electric cars.  ... WTOL 11 got a peek behind the curtain at a POET bioprocessing plant in Leipsic, Ohio. Plants are

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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seeks Immediate Action on Year-Round E15

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded a bipartisan group of 31 U.S. Senators and House Representatives for urging the Biden administration to quickly approve a petition from Midwest governors to allow the year-round sale of E15 in their states. “We thank

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Bill to Pump up E-15 Use in Nebraska, Heard by Agriculture Committee

by Doug Kennedy (News Channel Nebraska)  Bill would require more sale of the ethanol blend in Nebraska, and offer grant support for retailers  --- A Nebraska legislative bill seeks to increase the use of E-15 ethanol fuel in the state. 

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Ethanol Industry Details Policy Needs Biofuels Industry Champions Carbon Pipelines under State Legislative Challenges

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer)   Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, isn't holding out much hope for new legislation for biofuels in the new Congress. "If the last few weeks are any indication, we're in

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Report: Philippines Considers Voluntary Move to E15, E20 Blends

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The government of the Philippines is currently studying the possibility of allowing the use of gasoline blends containing up to 20 percent ethanol, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information

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How a Plan to Boost Ethanol Would Reverberate Across the US

by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Washington Post)  ... There is no ethanol in raw gasoline, known as blendstock; oxygen additives are incorporated later, right before retail sale. To ensure E10 sold in those Midwest states has a lower volatility and can

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New Congress, New Opportunities

by Troy Bredenkamp (Renewable Fuels Association) ...  As the calendar turned to 2023, the 118th Congress began with some significant changes in the legislative landscape. Republicans now have control of the House of Representatives for the first time since 2019. With

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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Receive RFA’s 2023 Industry Award

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will visit the upcoming National Ethanol Conference to receive the RFA’s annual Industry Award, the ethanol industry’s highest honor. Each year, the award is presented to an

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E85 Fueling Infrastructure Trends: A Decade in Review

by Abby Brown, Haley Erickson, and Emily White (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) This report provides information on ethanol fueling infrastructure and industry trends over the last 10 years. It is informed primarily by ethanol fueling station location data collected through the

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Philippines Mulls Higher Ethanol Blend

by Danessa Rivera -(The Philippine Star) As the Philippines mulls higher voluntary ethanol blends in gasoline, ethanol producers are looking to bump up investments, but imports are still needed to meet this higher requirement. All in all, this will help lower prices

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Bacon Demands Administration 'Defend the Midwest'

by Lydia Johnson (Agri-Pulse)  Speaking on this week’s Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon said biofuels, trade, crop insurance and research are among his top issues for the farm bill and discussed his role in finding common ground in the House with

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Ethanol Blog: State AGs Give EPA until End of January to Respond to Year-Round E15 Petitions

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  With 270 days now passed since a group of Midwest governors asked EPA to take action to allow their states permanently sell E15 year-round, a group of attorneys general are pressing the agency to act. In

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Who Should Want More Ethanol in the Pool? Would You Believe Oil Refiners?

by David Hallberg, President (Dakota Ag Energy/Biofuels Digest)  ... Which brings us back to my thesis—as the pendulum swings back to internal combustion engines the quest for low carbon isn’t going to disappear. ... A nationwide E30 Clean Octane standard This  triggered a

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State-Level Data: Ethanol ‘Blend Wall’ Demolished in 2021

(Renewable Fuels Association)  As higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 continued to expand in the marketplace in 2021, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia blasted through the so-called 10% ethanol “blend wall,” according to data released today (January 20,

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Ready. Set. Go! The Ethanol Industry Is Poised for Continued Success in 2023

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  ... (T)he Renewable Fuels Association remains focused on solidifying year-round access to E15, building export markets and moving incrementally closer to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. ...  In December, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed

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US Refiners Push One-Year Delay on E15 Petition

by Chris Knight (Argus Media) Shell, Phillips 66 and Chevron are among the oil companies seeking at least a one-year delay, until 1 May 2024, for a fuel specification change in eight states intended to support continued year-round sales of 15pc

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Michigan Efforts for Biofuels Tax Credit Continue

by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) Michigan ag groups and lawmakers plan to continue work on a biofuels tax credit in the new legislative session. A bill, introduced by Senator Kevin Daley, would have offered qualifying retailers a tax credit for every gallon

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Permanent E15 Solution Possible in 2023

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News)  ... Executive director Brian Werner says the Minnesota Biofuels Association was among several state renewable energy groups recently on a call with EPA to press for approval of a petition filed by eight Midwestern governors

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New Poll: Voters Support Ethanol and RFS, Oppose EV Mandates

(Renewable Fuels Association) A new survey of registered voters shows robust support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard, while also revealing significant opposition to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. The poll was conducted for the Renewable

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What Are Renewable Fuels Association’s Priorities for the New Congress?

by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) ... President and CEO, Geoff Cooper says out the gate he is not expecting much activity on Capitol Hill when it comes to renewable fuels or energy, largely due to a split Congress. He says the

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OMB Agenda Confirms Timelines for RFS, E15, Biopreferred Rules

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on federal rulemakings related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, E15 sales

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Growth Energy to Fuel Beyond in 2023

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy) ... By any measure, 2022 was a banner year for biofuel advocates in Washington, D.C. We secured new funding for blending infrastructure, critical tax incentives for clean energy, a summer waiver for E15 sales, and

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Fuel the Cure Raises $15K for Breast Cancer Research

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Nebraska fuel retailers and drivers helped to raise more than $15,000 in October as part of Fuel the Cure 2022, a campaign that also educates the public about healthier fuel options. During October, when drivers chose higher blends of

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Commodities 2023: Asian Ethanol to Navigate Inflationary Concerns, Policy Changes

by Shien Ern Tan (S&P Global)  Fuel ethanol to face feedstock, inflation challenges; Brazilian sugarcane crop and fuel policies to impact Grade B; Asia aims for higher ethanol usage  --  The Asian ethanol market is expected to feel the heat from the fight

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Lobbying Ramps up over State-Specific Waivers for Year-Round E15 Sales

(Inside EPA) Biofuels groups, refiners and others are ramping up their competing advocacy over EPA’s upcoming proposal that will likely authorize select Midwestern states to sell 15 percent ethanol (E15) fuel year-round, a move that biofuel producers have long sought,

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Annual RFA Survey: Virtually All Automakers Endorse E15

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in the vast majority of model year 2023 cars and light trucks. Notably, for

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RFA Thanks Missouri Gov. Parson for Acting to Secure Year-Round E15

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for notifying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that he is taking action to allow the year-round sale of lower-carbon, lower-cost E15 in the Show-Me State. Missouri is the tenth state

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Local View: Ethanol around the World

by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star)  Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which  recently committed to achieving carbon neutrality, including through increased use of bioethanol. I was honored to represent the Nebraska Ethanol Board on a

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RFA Endorses Stronger LCFS, Complementary Actions in California

(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (December 20, 2022) to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association stressed its ongoing support for the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and provided recommendations to strengthen and expand the landmark program beyond

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Kum & Go Offers $1.99 E15 for Christmas

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Iowa-based convenience store chain Kum & Go is offering all customers E15 grade fuel for $1.99 per gallon from December 23-26. Approximately 91% of holiday travel is by personal vehicle according to the United States Department of Transportation. Kum &

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What Can Ethanol Plant Owners Do to Thrive in the Ethanol Business Today?

by Mike Sticklen and Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) The US ethanol industry is faced with flat volume (Fig. 1) and mediocre returns on capital (Fig. 2).  There are several strategic opportunities available to return to revenue growth and improve

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250 Groups Call for Senate Passage of Year-Round E15 Bill

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Over 250 organizations and companies signed a letter to Congressional leaders this week calling for quick passage of S. 5145, the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill that allows for year-round of E15 by extending the

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White House Reviewing Governors E15 Volatility Petition

By Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The White House Office of Management and Budget is now officially reviewing the request from nine Midwest governors to eliminate the 1-psi RVP waiver for E10 in their states and allow year-round sales of E15, according to

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City of Moline, Illinois Named 2022 Clean Fuels Champion by Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT)

(Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation) The city, fleet and facilities manager Sarah Mark recognized for operating low-emission vehicles. -- The City of Moline, Illinois has been named a Clean Fuels Champion by the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT), a statewide

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Indonesia Plans to Launch 5% Bioethanol Mix of Fuel in Three Years

by Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters)  Indonesia's energy ministry plans to start rolling out a 5% ethanol blend of fuel made using sugarcane in three years time, starting with a few provinces of the country, it said in a statement on Wednesday. Under a

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Farmers Support Higher-Ethanol Blends

by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress) ... But with all this talk about E15, we wondered if farmers would use it in their gas-powered vehicles. The response to the latest Farm Progress PANEL was high, and it turns out respondents are split. Just

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Opinion: Unleaded 88, E85 Help Lower Your Cost at Pump. Congress Can Help Ethanol Do More.

by Tadd Nicholson (Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association./Columbus Dispatch)  ... Fortunately for Ohio drivers, an increasing number of retailers across the state now offer higher ethanol blends. These retailers sell lower-cost and lower-emission E15, a 15 percent ethanol blend, often marketed

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Proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025 Public Comments Due February 10, 2023

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) On December 1, 2022, EPA announces a proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percentage standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025, as well as to propose a series of important modifications to strengthen

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U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Expand E15 Gasoline Sales, with Support from Oil Group

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. senators from Nebraska and Minnesota introduced legislation on Tuesday that would expand nationwide sales of E15, a gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol, after gaining support for the bill from an oil industry trade group

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ACE: Latest Round of HBIIP Funding Closed, More Available Soon

(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA has closed its application period for the latest round of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, which provides $100 million in grants to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of

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Illinois Corn, Soybean Farmers Fuel State High School Football Championships

(Illinois Corn/Biobased Diesel Daily) Illinois corn and soybean farmers are fueling the Illinois High School Association football championships this fall—literally. This week, after pairings were announced and brackets were posted, the corn and soybean checkoff programs determined the schools with the longest

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Ethanol, Petroleum and Ag Groups Express Support for Year-Round E15 Legislation

(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent yesterday to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations called on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent fuel volatility regulations. Specifically, the groups expressed support for legislation

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Sheetz Selling Higher Octane Regular Gas for $1.99 during Thanksgiving Week

by Mike Gauntner (WFMJ)  Restaurant and convenience chain, Sheetz has announced it is reducing the price of one of its gasoline products to $1.99 a gallon during Thanksgiving week. -- Restaurant and convenience chain, Sheetz has announced it is reducing

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EIA Report Spotlights Increased Ethanol Blend Rate, Lower Cost to Drivers

(Renewable Fuels Association) A report released today (November 16, 2022) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration demonstrates clearly that higher blends of ethanol helped moderate fuel prices in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. The report noted that the U.S. ethanol blend

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Ethanol vs. Electrons: The Future of Fuel

by Matt Roberts (Terrain) Many worry that electrified vehicles, fuel economy standards, and improving battery technology will make the internal combustion engine (ICE) obsolete, illegal, or both, with wildly varying estimates of the timeline. Many of these forecasts overlook the

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U.S. Year-Round Sales of an Ethanol-Gas Blend Wins Oil Group's Support

by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A Republican U.S. senator plans to submit federal legislation with the support of a major oil industry trade group that would expand national sales of E15, a higher ethanol-gasoline blend. Senator Deb Fischer, of Nebraska,

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RFA Leading the Charge on IRA Implementation

(Renewable Fuels Association) Testimony, Comments Provided to Treasury, IRS, USDA -- In separate comments and testimony to the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association laid out the ethanol industry’s priorities

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Corn Farmers: Feeding and Fueling a Cleaner America

by Tom Haag (Real Clear Energy) ... Farmers understand our nation faces environmental and energy challenges, and we are proud to be part of the solution. Ethanol, made from corn, is key to enhancing U.S. energy security, lowering prices at the

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OPINION: E15 Retailer Reports Customer Interest, Satisfaction

by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Last month, we kicked off a conversation with  Joshua Jadlocki, senior petroleum scheduler at Sheetz, about what the retailer has experienced with its adoption of higher blends of ethanol, such as E15. Our discussion concludes

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Leading the Way to Cleaner, More Affordable, American-Made Fuel

(Office of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE)) There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to supply the fuel we need.  We have more than enough resources to restore our energy independence

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Biofuel Stakeholders Urge Walz to Continue Push for Year-Round E15 Fix

(Minnesota Bi0-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels), along with other biofuel and agriculture stakeholders in the state, sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz on Oct 17 asking him to remain committed to a regulatory solution that will ensure

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Ag Informer – Corn Growers Say Choose Ethanol, Not Petroleum Reserves

by Justin Roberts (Ag Informer/ National Corn Growers Association) With the Department of Energy’s announcement to release 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) called on policymakers to advance ethanol as a solution

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Hinson Calls for Biofuels Expansion

by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) US Representative Ashley Hinson is calling on the Biden administration to ramp up domestic oil production and put more emphasis on renewable fuels. “Ethanol should be front and center in our all of the above energy

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Growth Energy Outlines Opportunity to Reduce Emissions before Washington and Oregon Lawmakers

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy recently submitted comments to the Washington Department of Ecology and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in response to the states’ proposals to follow California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulation requiring 100% sales of zero emission vehicles by

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Capturing a Larger Share in a Shrinking Pool: The Ethanol Survival Guide

by Jim Seurer and Doug Sombke (Glacial Lakes Energy and South Dakota Farmers Union/Biofuels Digest) ... For the first time since the enactment of the Renewable Fuel Standard, the statutory volumes established in the authorizing legislation now give way to EPA

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