Articles tagged under: Ethanol
Governors Send E15 Letter to EPA
Published November 7, 2021
Seven governors from the Midwest are asking EPA Administrator Michael Regan to outline the next steps forward to allow E15 to be sold year-round. Earlier this year, a court overturned the 2019 EPA regulation allowing year-round E15 sales. Minnesota Governor…ND Corn: Loan Forgiveness For Ethanol a Good Use of COVID Funds
Published November 5, 2021
The additional money being proposed for North Dakota’s ethanol plants would be put to good use, according to North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer. "While many ethanol plants across the country shut down, North Dakota's plants did…Federal COVID Relief Funds May Help ND Agriculture
Published November 2, 2021
North Dakota lawmakers are in Bismarck for a special session. The two big items on the agenda are redistricting and deciding how to spend $1.1 billion in American Rescue Plan funds. In the last three weeks, North Dakota House and…Senators Send RFS Letter to President Biden
Published October 27, 2021
A group of Republican Midwest Senators sent a letter to President Biden and others in the Biden administration, cautioning against attacks against the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators reiterate the importance of using higher blends of biofuels, like E15, as…Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs
Published August 30, 2021
The White House is in the process of reviewing the EPA’s proposed 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is not clear about the exact language of EPA’s proposal. "We're almost into September 2021 and…Including Biofuels in New Infrastructure Solutions
Published August 20, 2021
When the Senate passed the first phase bipartisan infrastructure package earlier this month, an investment in low carbon biofuels was not included. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings still thinks that was a missed opportunity that shouldn't happen again.…Pro-Ethanol Message Highlighted in DC
Published July 22, 2021
Ethanol is facing challenges on Capitol Hill and in the courts. The National Corn Growers Association has responded with a new marketing campaign that is targeting government and public policy stakeholders. This effort is designed to highlight the environmental benefits…Another Appeals Court Ruling for Biofuels
Published July 19, 2021
The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. ruled oil refiners failed to prove the 2019 volumes within the Renewable Fuel Standard caused economic harm to the industry. Growth Energy wanted 4.3 billion gallons restored to the RFS due to the…Lawmakers Introduce Year-Round Fuel Choice Act
Published July 18, 2021
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Representative Angie Craig, introduced legislation to ensure year-round availability of E-15. Minnesota farmer Brian Thalmann is hopeful the Year-Round Fuel Choice Act can be included in the infrastructure conversation.…