Articles tagged under: Emily Skor
Growth Energy Provides RFS Testimony
Published January 12, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a hearing this past week on its 2023-2025 biofuel blending obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standards. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor urged the agency to approve the backlog of renewable fuel pathways. "We're encouraged by…Savings With E15
Published October 20, 2022
A new study by Growth Energy found that nationwide access to E15 could save drivers billions in annual fuel costs, while creating new jobs. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says E15 has already saved consumers dollars. "This summer, consumers saved…Biofuels Industry Seeking a More Permanent E-15 Fix
Published April 12, 2022
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said the White House sent a strong signal at Tuesday's event in Iowa. "I'm going to use the president's own words. He said American biofuels have a role to play now." Skor told reporters the…Biofuels Industry Disappointed with EPA Decision
Published January 28, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association tells the Red River Farm Network the association is disappointed with the EPA’s approach to RFS compliance deadlines. With the final rule, CEO Geoff Cooper said EPA just gave itself power to delay implementation of yearly…No Specifics Yet on Renewable Volume Obligations
Published November 22, 2021
The EPA has not announced updated Renewable Volume Obligations yet. Testifying in a hearing last week in Washington D.C., Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says blending requirements need to be in-line with Congressional intent. "I'd like to think that hearing…Growth Energy Wants to Sue the EPA Over RVOs
Published November 3, 2021
Growth Energy is threatening to sue the Environmental Protection Agency if they do not release the 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations in the next 60 days. By statute, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the EPA must release the final Renewable…Biofuels Industry “Pleased” to See Proposed COVID-19 Relief
Published June 21, 2021
The U.S. biofuels industry will be getting $700 million from the USDA for COVID-19 relief. The agency plans to implement this COVID relief within the next 60 days, but other than that, biofuel groups did not know more details last…Biofuels Supporters Respond to More Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Published January 28, 2021
President Biden wants to build more electric vehicle charging infrastructure. If that happens, it could speed up a decline in gasoline consumption, challenging the biofuels industry. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor addressed the importance of promoting biofuels during the Iowa…Biofuels Industry “Patiently Waiting” for COVID-19 Relief
Published December 10, 2020
The biofuels industry would like to be considered for any new COVID relief, but Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the industry will need to wait patiently. "This is a very high-level, critical conversation with factors and elements outside of…