Articles tagged under: E15
Good for the Environment, Good for the Pocketbook
Published April 22, 2024
National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle describes the E15 waiver as a temporary solution. The Madelia, Minnesota farmer would like to see nationwide approval for E15. Wolle appreciates the consumer demand for the 15 percent ethanol blended fuel. "It's good for…E-15 Waiver Granted
Published April 22, 2024
The Biden Administration approved a temporary waiver expanding the summer use of 15 percent ethanol blends,also known as Unleaded 88. The measure extends the period that E-15 is available for eight midwestern states from June 1 to September 15, 2024.E15 Waiver Sought for Summer Driving Season
Published April 15, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators has called on the Environmental Protection Agency to allow the sale of E15 fuel during the summer driving season. Similar waivers were granted in the past two years. The lawmakers signing this letter included both…SD Corn Comments
Published April 5, 2024
South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Vice President Jay Esser provides this week's South Dakota Corn Comments. Esser says recent comments from the U.S. House of Representatives were good news on year-round use of E15.MN Corn Matters
Published March 25, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully says E15 sales in December of 2023 broke the previous record. In this week's Minnesota Corn Matters, Allen-Tully discusses what is driving the increase in demand and sales.Walz Looks for Minnesota to Lead Climate Innovation
Published March 4, 2024
Governor Tim Walz says Minnesota will be a leader in sustainable aviation fuel and climate-smart practices. A focus on research is credited. “Between the University of Minnesota and our commodity groups putting a lot of resources into that, we’re preparing,”…A Mixed Reaction to E15 Announcement
Published March 1, 2024
Eight Midwestern states asked for year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blended fuel two years ago. When the EPA approved it just over a week ago, the implementation was delayed until 2025. "We're happy the Governor's waiver was granted, but we're…ND Not Included in E15 Announcement
Published February 25, 2024
North Dakota is not among the eight states granted year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blends. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum signed the original letter to EPA in April 2022, but rescinded the request six months later to support a…E15 Approved in ’25
Published February 23, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved a petition from eight Midwestern states allowing sales of E15 during the summer months. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said this announcement was a ‘good news, bad news’ situation. Cooper is…