Ethanol Retailers - August 4, 2022

Nebraska begins accepting applications for ethanol tax credit The Nebraska Department of Revenue on Aug. 1 began accepting applications from fuel retailers to claim a recently established sales tax for higher blends of ethanol. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a bill establishing the credit earlier this year. READ MORE SHARE
RFA: Ethanol Days of Summer free fuel contest continues The Renewable Fuels Association’s Ethanol Days of Summer Contest, which offers free fuel to participants for reporting prices of E15 and E85, continues through Labor Day. Each week, RFA awards $250 in free fuel. READ MORE SHARE
	CARB releases E15 emissions study The California Air Resources Board on July 15 released the results of a multi-year study on the emissions impact of E15. The study highlights the air quantity benefits that could be achieved by adopting the use of E15 within the state. READ MORE SHARE
OPINION: USDA’s higher blend grants are coming soon—we promise ACE's Ron Lamberty says he is confident the USDA will anounce the third round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program in August and stresses that ACE is happy to connect retailers with resources to help navigate the application process. READ MORE SHARE
CARB posts RFA, Growth Energy report on E15 On July 29, the California Air Resources Board posted the Renewable Fuels Association’s and Growth Energy’s joint multimedia evaluation of E15 blends Tier 1 report, the initial step in a three-tiered evaluation process of the fuel blend. READ MORE SHARE
	OPINION: E15: The time is now for a proven fuel E15 works, and it works well. It saves drivers money and even lowers emissions from their vehicles. E15 also helps with growing concerns about energy security. It’s not only a domestic product, but also renewable, says RFA's Robert White. READ MORE SHARE
Inflation Reduction Act welcomed by ethanol groups Senate democrats on on July 27 announced an agreement to add the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to the FY2022 Budget Reconciliation bill. The legislative package will benefit the U.S. ethanol industry, according to the RFA and Growth Energy. READ MORE SHARE
Grassley introduces Next Generation Fuels Act Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, on July 26 introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act, which aims to leverage higher-octane fuels to improve engine efficiency and performance. Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, introduced the bill in 2021. READ MORE SHARE
Drivers in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, win with E15 The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up July 14 at a Holiday station in Coon Rapids to promote E15. During an hour-long promotion, drivers who fueled up with E15 were rewarded with prizes. READ MORE SHARE