SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, commended the California state legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom today as California finally became the 50th state to allow the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% ethanol that costs less than ordinary fuel and can be used in 96% of all cars on the road today.
After its unanimous approval in both chambers of the California state legislature, Gov. Newsom today signed AB 30 into law. The bill provisionally approves E15 for sale while the California Air Resources Board (CARB) completes its review of the fuel. Once E15 becomes available at California retail locations, drivers in the state can expect to see a more affordable option at the pump—other states have seen an average savings of 10-30 cents less per gallon, with some locations offering E15 for up to a dollar less per gallon.
“The wait is finally over—E15 is now approved for sale in California, and the biggest winners will ultimately be the state’s drivers and their families,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “E15 is a more affordable fuel option that the vast majority of drivers can take advantage of without having to buy a new vehicle. Its approval in California will generate more demand for American farmers, boosting the ag economy while allowing California residents to keep more of their hard-earned money.”
“Assembly Members David Alvarez, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Heath Flora, the state’s Problem Solvers Caucus, and Governor Newsom all deserve credit for their leadership and for their hard work seeing this bill through to its enactment,” Skor added. “We commend them for their commitment to Californians, and look forward to connecting retailers to ethanol producers to get this fuel out of drivers’ dreams and into their cars right away.”
Learn more about the benefits of E15 here.