Articles tagged under: Growth Energy
Lorenz Joins Growth Energy
Published May 10, 2021
Michael Lorenz is joining Growth Energy as the Senior Vice President of Market Development. Lorenz will oversee global and domestic expansion of higher ethanol blended fuels. Lorenz was formerly the Executive Vice President of Petroleum Supply for Sheetz, Inc., and…E15 Rulemaking Challenged in D.C. Circuit Court
Published April 13, 2021
Rulemaking that paved the way for year-round E15 sales is being challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments on the issue. The oil industry claims the Environmental Protection Agency does not…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 Has Mixed Response to EPA Action
Published January 18, 2021
The biofuels industry has mixed feelings following the EPA’s action on the Renewable Fuel Standard. "I think on E15 we're pleased to see the EPA is following through proposing to remove what we see as an onerous label. Also, helping…Biofuels Groups Respond to Possibility of EPA Granting Small Refinery Exemptions
Published January 14, 2021
With less than one week left in office for the Trump administration, the biofuels industry is closely watching the EPA for any move made on small refinery exemptions. The Trump administration is expected to approve many pending 2019 small refinery…Top Ag Lobbyists Recognized
Published December 14, 2020
The Washington, D.C. publication, The Hill, is out with its annual list of the top lobbyists. A handful of agricultural lobbyists are being recognized including Bayer Vice President of Government Relations and Policy Mike Parrish, Renewable Fuels Association President and…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…Biofuels Coalition Challenges 31 of EPA’s 2018 Small Refinery Exemptions
Published December 8, 2020
A biofuels coalition that includes Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board and others filed a brief on Tuesday to challenge 2018 small refinery exemptions granted by the EPA. The groups submitted the filing to the D.C. Circuit…Growth Energy Takes EPA to Court
Published December 2, 2020
Growth Energy is suing the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to meet its annual deadline to issue the Renewable Volume Obligation. Growth Energy says the failure to establish the RVO undermines the Renewable Fuel Standard and could lead to greater…