WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on lawmakers today to pass a legislative fix that would allow for the year-round sale of E15, a 15% ethanol blend that sells for $0.30 less per gallon on average compared to regular fuel.
“Last week’s elections delivered a clear mandate for lawmakers: bring down the cost of living,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Congress has a prime opportunity to do just that with a permanent year-round fix for E15. With strong bipartisan support and clear benefits for consumers and American agriculture, lawmakers should finish the job before year’s end.”
The call to action is part of Growth Energy’s end-of-year push to finally secure a permanent fix for year-round E15.
As part of this effort, Skor will be in attendance at next week’s annual National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) Trade Talk event in Kansas City, joined by fourth-generation Iowa farmer and former Big 10 football player Zach Twedt. Attendees at the event—the bulk of whom are ag broadcasters—will be able to stop by Booth #14 and hear from Twedt on the importance of E15 to farmers, and to get Skor’s insight into the landscape in Washington and the importance of Congress getting this fix done this year.
“We’re focused on getting a permanent solution to the president’s desk through any viable legislative vehicle,” Skor added.