Articles tagged under: Emily Skor
Ethanol Markets Improve, But Regulatory Challenges Remain
Published June 20, 2020
As the ethanol market begins to improve, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said it will be a long road to recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's going to be very patchwork as every community is going to be opening at…Ethanol Industry Welcomes Potential COVID-19 Relief
Published May 13, 2020
Included in the $3 trillion HEROES Act is support for the biofuels industry. A Renewable Fuel Reimbursement Program would pay biofuel makers based on the number of gallons produced from January through May. The ethanol industry welcomes the support. "We…Skor: RFS Integrity Needs Restored
Published December 19, 2019
Integrity is restored to the Renewable Fuel Standard only if the EPA accurately accounts for the small refinery exemptions granted. That’s according to Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. "All eyes will now be on the EPA's next round of small…EPA Working Through Rule Making Process on Biofuels Rule
Published November 25, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency is working through the rule making process to address small refinery exemptions. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the organization already submitted comments to the EPA on the biofuel rule. "The president has stated publicly and…Lawsuits Still In Place to Address Lost Ethanol Gallons
Published October 4, 2019
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says Friday's EPA announcement is forward leaning. To address previous gallons lost via small refinery exemptions, there is on-going litigation. "Growth Energy is are collaborating throughout the industry on litigation. That will continue," she explains.…Skor: Small Refinery Waivers Complicate Struggles in Ethanol Industry
Published August 23, 2019
The ethanol industry is struggling. Poet announced it would close an ethanol plant in Indiana due to mismanagement of the ethanol mandate. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says small refinery waivers are making things very challenging for ethanol producers. "In…Ethanol Supporters Push for Final E15 Rule in Hearing
Published April 1, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency hosted a hearing Friday on providing flexibility for E15 and the RIN compliance system. Biofuel supporters asked the agency not to adopt proposed changes to RINs and to finalize the E15 rule. Growth Energy CEO Emily…A Tight Timeline for Summer E15 Use
Published October 26, 2018
The timeline is tight for the Environmental Protection Agency to get an E15 rule completed and ready by June 1. "Much of our conversation and emphasis in the weeks and months ahead will be making sure we can be a…Increased E15 Sales Offer Improved Corn Demand
Published October 10, 2018
Growth Energy applauded President Donald Trump's announcement to move forward with year-round sale of 15 percent ethanol fuel blends. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says it’s a win for farmers, the biofuels industry and consumers. Achieving year-round sale, in time…