E85 Saved Californians Over a Billion Dollars at the Pump

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Since E85 was introduced in California nearly 20 years ago, consumers have saved more than $1 billion at the fuel pump by choosing E85 instead of unleaded gasoline, according to Pearson Fuels, California’s largest E85 provider. “At a time when affordability is a key concern for policymakers in Sacramento, E85 has a proven track record of significant growth and expanding …

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Hearing Discusses Renewable Fuel for Ships

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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, introduced earlier this year by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The legislation would open new markets for U.S. farmers and biodiesel renewable diesel producers by allowing them to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable …

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ACE Announces 2025 Scholarship Program Winners

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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has awarded $1,000 each to three deserving college students to help further their education as the 2025 ACE Scholarship Program recipients. Sam Cederburg is from Minden, Nebraska, and is pursuing pre-law with a major in agricultural economics at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Sam was a member and officer of …

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California Fuel Retailers Welcoming E15

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As the California State Senate was voting to approve sales of E15 last week, the Renewable Fuels Association was in San Diego kicking off a major educational effort to help retailers and others in the transportation fuel industry prepare for the opportunity. RFA Senior Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development Robert White says they hosted three E15 workshops …

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Ethanol Industry Leads in Veteran and Women Employment

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The latest U.S. Department of Energy Employment Report shows the corn ethanol industry continues to lead in employing military veterans and maintaining a diverse workforce. According to the report, veterans comprise 16 percent of the ethanol workforce, or one out of every six employees, which is higher than any other segment of the U.S. energy sector, 60 percent above the …

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Speakers Confirmed for Global Ethanol Summit

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The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has confirmed keynote speakers for the upcoming Global Ethanol Summit (GES), Oct. 19-22 in Washington, D.C. Among this year’s speakers are Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper and and Dr. Ernest Moniz, former Department of Energy undersecretary. As head of the nation’s oldest trade association for ethanol, Cooper will address ethanol’s …

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California Senate Passes E-15 Bill

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By a unanimous vote, the California state Senate this week approved Assembly Bill 30 to legalize E15 immediately upon Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature. That approval will officially make E15 sales legal in all 50 states. The bill was sponsored by Assemblymembers David Alvarez and Heath Flora. “California’s regulatory agencies have reviewed the E15 gasoline blend for nearly eight years and …

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ACE Unveils E15 Cost Calculator at CFCA Summit

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With California on the cusp of approving sales of E15, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) introduced a powerful new tool this week at the California Fuels + Convenience Alliance (CFCA) Summit to help fuel marketers seize the opportunity: the E15 Cost Calculator, now live at FlexFuelForward.com, ACE’s digital hub tailored to fuel marketers. The online calculator equips retailers with …

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Ethanol Stakeholders Testify at Brazil Section 301 Hearing

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The U.S. Trade Representative office is holding a public hearing today regarding the Section 301 investigation of unfair trading practices on the part of Brazil in a number of areas, including ethanol market access and illegal deforestation. Several U.S. ethanol industry stakeholders are testifying, including Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper. “RFA strongly believes a thorough investigation is …

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Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment

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Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural equipment. The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop …

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