WASHINGTON, DC – Growth Energy will hold a press conference call at 2pm EDT today to discuss EPA’s announcement on ethanol. Growth Energy, the coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters, filed a petition with EPA in March 2009 to permit the blending of up to 15 percent ethanol, or E15, in transportation fuel.
WHO: Tom Buis, Growth Energy CEO; Jeff Broin, Chairman of Growth Energy; Gen. Wesley K. Clark, Co-Chair of Growth Energy; Todd Becker, CEO of Green Plains Renewable Energy; and (former) Rep. Jim Nussle
WHAT: Press Conference Call on EPA’s announcement on ethanol
WHEN: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 – 2:00 PM EDT
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About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home. More information can be found at GrowthEnergy.org.