Articles tagged under: Growth Energy
Common Sense Trade Policy Sought
Published January 14, 2024
Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh says Brazilian ethanol imports are a worry. “In 2023, there was a pretty significant imbalance in the tariffs that are imposed on American ethanol,” said Kakesh. “We’re really trying to think through the best…Ethanol Groups Seek a Rehearing
Published January 10, 2024
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy have filed separate petitions in federal court seeking a rehearing of a previous case. The EPA rejected 100 small refinery waiver requests for the Renewable Fuel Standard. The ethanol groups contend the Fifth…California Proposes Tougher Low Carbon Fuel Standards
Published January 6, 2024
According to the Energy Information Administration, nearly all of the renewable diesel produced in the United States is used in California. The California Air Resources Board has a comment period open to consider changes to its low-carbon fuel standards. “They…Expanding America’s Bioeconomy
Published November 27, 2023
That's the new tagline for Growth Energy. Growth Energy General Counsel Joe Kakesh says this rebranding aims to expand the focus beyond ethanol. “It’s about taking advantage of all parts of the plant and contributing to all plant-based and bio-based…Ethanol Industry Groups Join Carbon Alliance
Published July 24, 2023
The newly formed American Carbon Alliance has added three major ethanol organizations to its coalition. The American Coalition for Ethanol, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association will help bring attention to the benefits of carbon capture technology. The American…EPA ‘Lacks Imagination’ on RFS
Published June 21, 2023
Growth Energy General Council Joe Kakesh says EPA's biofuel blend requirements vastly undercut the numbers expected. "I think the EPA failed to imagine the value that the industry provides." The timing was also a concern. "The RFS established these volumes…Skor Recognized with Biofuels Award
Published June 13, 2023
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor is the inaugural winner of the Women in Ethanol Award for her contributions to the biofuels industry. The award was presented by Ethanol Producer Magazine at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo in Omaha.Ask for E15 Summer 2023 Waiver
Published April 2, 2023
The desire to use E15 year-round goes beyond those growing corn for that purpose. Growth Energy hosted a fly-in to D.C. with retailers to continue asking for a waiver for E15 use in 2023. CEO Emily Skor says it’s important…A Win, Win and Win
Published November 27, 2022
The ethanol industry continues to fight for year-round 15 percent ethanol blends. "We saw the benefits of E-15 this summer with consumers saving up to a $1 (per gallon), but on average 16 cents a gallon across the country," said…