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A Tight Timeline to Finalize E15 Rule

Published May 2, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency has less than one month to finalize a rule allowing year-round E15 by the summer driving season. Growth Energy Vice-President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley says it’s a tight timeframe. "The EPA has committed to having…
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Environmental Benefits of Ethanol Touted

Published April 3, 2019

A new USDA study indicates ethanol is having a significant impact on green house gas emissions. The last study of this kind, which was released in 2010, found greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol were 21 percent lower than from…
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Small Refinery Waivers to be Reviewed

Published November 29, 2018

The Environmental Protection Agency may put the small refinery waiver program within the Renewable Fuel Standard on hold. Reuters is reporting the agency is reevaluating how the exemptions are issued. These waivers have been a hot-button issue for corn and…
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UNL88 to Promote 15% Ethanol Blends

Published October 8, 2018

Growth Energy has launched a new website, rebranding E15 as Unleaded 88. The new name is a reference to the higher octane levels found in the 15 percent ethanol blends. The site offers consumers information about the benefits of the…
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E15 Announcement Could Come Soon

Published October 3, 2018

An announcement regarding E15 could come this week. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 9 and use the occasion to announce the approval of year-round availability of 15 percent ethanol blends. Growth Energy CEO…
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Pro-Ethanol Groups Praise Pruitt’s Departure

Published July 6, 2018

National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says it’s no secret corn farmers were frustrated with EPA Administrator Pruitt’s actions granting waivers for refineries and undermining the Renewable Fuels Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor felt Pruitt strained the Administration’s…
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Growth Energy Responds to RFS Meeting

Published May 9, 2018

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the ethanol and oil…
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