Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, celebrated&nbsp;<a href="https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/documents/alternative-fuels-annual-e85-volumes">new annual data</a>&nbsp;from the California Air Resources Board that showed strong, sustained statewide demand for E85 in 2024. With 114.7 million gallons of E85 sold in 2024, California has now logged two straight years above 110 million gallons — a mark that had never been achieved prior to 2023.&nbsp;“Clearly, the state’s record E85 sales in 2023 weren’t a one-time exception, but the new normal,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “When California drivers get the opportunity to save money at the pump and cut carbon emissions at the same time, they seize it.”&nbsp;“This success with E85 further proves it is time for California to embrace E15,” Skor continued. “As Governor Newsom himself&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/10/25/governor-newsom-urges-accelerated-action-on-new-gas-blend-to-lower-prices/">stated</a>&nbsp;last fall, E15 is another biofuel blend with ‘massive potential’ for simultaneously ‘lowering gas prices’ and ‘keeping our air clean.’ Californians deserve access to clean, affordable E15 — which their fellow Americans in every other state already enjoy.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Growth Energy Vice President of Market Development Jake Comer added: “Across the country, demand for E15 has been skyrocketing at a record pace, and we’re hopeful California will soon join the ranks.” Growth Energy has worked closely with California retailers to help them offer E85, and the huge volumes show there is no lack of demand for biofuels. We hope 2025 will be the year California allows retailers and customers to access another proven winning blend — E15.”&nbsp;Background&nbsp;E15 is a fuel blend made of gasoline and 15% bioethanol. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved its use in all cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) made in model year 2001 and newer — that is, more than 96% of all vehicles on the road today. E15 can be found at over 3,700 gas stations in 33 states and is legal for sale in every state except California.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last summer, drivers saved 10 to 30 cents per gallon by filling up with E15 option compared to regular, or E10. In some areas, E15 saved drivers as much as a dollar per gallon at the pump. Nationwide access to E15 would save consumers $20.6 billion in annual fuel costs, put an additional $36.3 billion in income into the pockets of American families, and generate $66.3 billion for the U.S. GDP.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Growth Energy on April 14 celebrated new annual data from the California Air Resources Board that showed strong, sustained statewide demand for E85 in 2024. Approximately 114.7 million gallons of E85 was sold in the state last year. 

Growth Energy: Strong 2024 E85 sales show California is primed for E15

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