Articles tagged under: Growth Energy
Ethanol Supporters Want EPA to Account for Small Refinery Waivers
Published August 1, 2019
Supporters of U.S. ethanol testified in a hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Volume Obligations Wednesday. At the hearing, the National Corn Growers Association asked the EPA to keep the Renewable Fuel Standard whole by accounting for waived ethanol…Response Comes In After RVO Announcement
Published July 8, 2019
National Corn Growers Association President Lynn Chrisp said farmers are facing a very tough economic environment and the small refinery waivers continue to chip “away at the farmers’ bottom line.” Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor called Friday’s announcement “a slap…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…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…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…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…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…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…