The Benefits of Ethanol

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June 29, 2020

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(Nebraska Ethanol Board) In an effort to spread ethanol’s clean air message, the Nebraska Ethanol Board put together this video aimed at students across the state. To help illustrate what is in gasoline and how ethanol can help, they included the popular video of Steve VanderGriend demonstrating the kinds of emissions different fuel properties create. We appreciate the Nebraska Ethanol Board’s dedication to ethanol education. –Urban Air Initiative

This a great resource, led by Roger Berry, Administrator of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, to educate students about the many benefits of ethanol. We encourage you to use this in your classrooms and please let us know if you need the file by emailing jessica.sodeke@nebraska.gov. WATCH VIDEO

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Nebraska corn board grant supports higher ethanol blends in Hildreth (Scottsbluff Star Herald)

Excerpt from Scottsbluff Star Herald: Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) in Hildreth is one of the latest fueling stations to offer higher blends of ethanol. At their location at 201 Nelson Street, motorists have the option to fill with E15 (a 15% ethanol blend), E30 (a 30% ethanol blend) or E85 (an 85% ethanol blend).

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To celebrate the high octane, cleaner burning options, CPI is hosting a grand opening promotion at the location on July 17. From 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., motorists can enjoy steep discounts on higher blends of ethanol. During this time, E85 will be sold for 85 cents per gallon, while E15 and E30 will be discounted 15 cents per gallon. Additionally, staff will be on hand to help pump fuel, answer questions relating to Nebraska’s ethanol industry and serve complimentary hot dogs and soda.

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Each year, NCB provides grant funds to fuel retailers wanting to upgrade to blender pumps. For more information on the program, contact NCB by emailing [NCB.info@nebraska.gov]NCB.info@nebraska.gov .

The Nebraska Corn Board is funded through a producer checkoff investment of 1⁄2-cent-per-bushel checkoff on all corn marketed in the state and is managed by nine farmer directors. The mission of the Nebraska Corn Board is to promote the value of corn by creating opportunities. READ MORE

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