BY Growth Energy Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerGrowth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the Michigan State House Committee on Tax Policy in support of SB814, legislation that would establish a retailer tax incentive for higher ethanol blends. READ MORE

BY Katie Schroeder Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe California Air Resources Board is working on its latest scoping plan, which could potentially intensify Low Carbon Fuel Standard targets and boost ethanol use in state—especially if E15 gets approved. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerThe White House hosted an event Sept. 13 to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed by President Biden on Aug. 16. Biden also issued an executive order on the implementation of the energy and infrastructure provisions of the IRA. READ MORE

BY Growth Energy Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerGrowth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked of the 13th Annual Biofuels Summit with a discussion of E15 and the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. EPA Administrator Michael Regan and Deputy Ag Secretary Jewel Bronaugh also delivered remarks. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program through Sept. 30. The program aims to increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerThe ethanol industry is poised to help alleviate fuel shortages in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin caused by the temporary shutdown of Bp’s oil refinery in Whiting, Indiana, following an Aug. 24 electric fire. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerEthanol groups are applauding the launch of a new application period for the USDA’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program and offering assistance to fuel retailers and others who want apply for the $100 million in available grant funding. READ MORE

BY Ron Lamberty Found In:Business, RetailerRather than locking in new flex fuel customers, helping the ethanol industry shatter ethanol cost myths and continue to establish E85 as an affordable low-carbon fuel, some retailers seemed to do the opposite this past summer. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerPresident Joe Biden on Aug. 16 signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling the legislation the “biggest step forward in climate—ever” and stressing it will allow the U.S. to boldly take additional steps towards meeting its climate goals. READ MORE

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerThe House on Aug. 12 voted 220 to 207 to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a legislative package that includes a wide range of provisions that benefit the biofuel and bioenergy industries. President Biden is expected to sign the bill soon. READ MORE

BY Ethanol Producer Magazine Found In:Operations, Markets, Feedstocks, Coproducts, Cellulosic, Business, Policy, RetailerBBI International has announced the 39th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo will be held June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Speaker presentation abstracts will be accepted through Feb. 10, 2023. READ MORE

BY Ron Lamberty, chief marketing officer, American Coalition for Ethanol Found In:Business, RetailerACE'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

BY Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy Found In:Markets, Business, Policy, RetailerOn 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

BY Robert White, vice president of industry relations, Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Markets, Business, RetailerE15 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

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:Business, RetailerThe 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