The U.S. ethanol industry was in the spotlight last week at the India Auto Expo in New Delhi which featured an Ethanol Pavilion for the first time. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the nation’s auto manufacturers organization, has partnered with the U.S. Grains Council to help support the implementation of ethanol across the country. The Grains Council, along …
Ethanol Advocate Appointed to U.S. Senate
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced last week that former Republican Governor Pete Ricketts will fill the state’s U.S. Senate seat vacated when Ben Sasse resigned on Jan. 8 to become president of the University of Florida. Ricketts was an outspoken advocate for ethanol during his two terms as governor. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper congratulated Ricketts on …
Biofuels Groups Provide Comments on RFS Proposal
Biofuels groups offered testimony to the Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday during a virtual public hearing for the proposed rule to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes and percentage standards for 2023-25. “Overall, we believe the proposed ‘Set’ rule establishes a firm foundation for the future of the RFS and creates a pathway for sustainable growth in the production and …
New Poll Shows Support for Ethanol
A new survey of registered voters conducted for the Renewable Fuels Association by Morning Consult shows more support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard compared to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. “As the new Congress settles in and begins to consider the future of our nation’s energy policy, these polling results demonstrate that Americans strongly …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Declined in November
Exports of both U.S. ethanol and dried distillers grains (DDGS) were lower in November according to the latest analysis by Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) analyst Ann Lewis. Ethanol exports declined 3% to a three-month low of 81.4 million gallons (mg), approximately 40% less than the volume shipped a year ago, but year-to-date U.S. ethanol exports total 1.28 billion gallons, 15% ahead of last …
Annual In and Out List for Ethanol
For most of his 35-year tenure with the Renewable Fuels Association, Bob Dinneen has prepared an annual tongue-in-cheek list of what’s in and what’s out for ethanol as one year ends and a new one begins. This year, Dinneen presents his last end of the year list that encompasses the entire arc of his time in the industry, from the …
Ethanol Report Year in Review 2022
For the first time in several years the good news outweighed the bad for the ethanol industry in 2022. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper takes a look at the year in review for the industry and takes a peek at what 2023 may have in store. 22:42 The Ethanol Report …
RFA 2023 Vehicle Survey Finds Wide Approval of E15
Virtually every car maker approves the use of E15 in model year 2023 cars and light trucks, according to the results of the Renewable Fuels Association annual survey, but few are offering flex fuel vehicles capable of using up to 85 percent ethanol. The annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements found that E15 is explicitly approved by …
Missouri Becomes 10th State to Seek Year-round E15 Sales
Missouri has become the tenth state to take action to allow the year-round sale of 15% ethanol fuel (E15). This week, Missouri Governor Mike Parson notified EPA administrator Michael Regan by letter that he will exercise authority granted to state governors under the Clean Air Act to allow Missouri retailers to sell E-15 all year. He joins nine other Midwestern …