A stable supply of domestically-produced fuel is vital to achieving the goals outlined by President Bush in his State of the Union address, and the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) is determined to help make that happen.

In a news release, EPIC Executive Director Tom Slunecka said, “We share the administration’s vision on an issue of such critical importance to America’s energy future. The ethanol industry is committed to help our nation reach that goal.”

EPIC suggests that there are several things consumers can do now to reduce energy consumption and reach our country’s energy goals even earlier than 2017, such as buying flexible-fuel vehicles and using E85 when possible, filling up with E10 when available, and encourage retailers to carry ethanol blends.

“Take control and demand that your local retailer offer an ethanol blend,” said Slunecka. “The consumer has the power to make change occur.”