Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the following Senate majority chief, pictured (proper) with Progress Vitality CEO Emily Skor (left) and Progress Vitality Chairman Tom Willis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Progress Vitality CEO Emily Skor issued the next assertion upon the election of Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) as the following Senate majority chief:
“With Sen. Thune as majority chief, American biofuel producers and their farm companions could have one in all their strongest champions setting the Senate’s legislative agenda. We commend the Senate for elevating him to this place, and we sit up for constructing on the Majority Chief-elect’s monitor file for supporting progress, funding, and innovation within the American renewable fuels business.”
Background
Sen. Thune has been a steadfast champion for the biofuels business. Most not too long ago, he received one in all Progress Vitality’s 2024 Fueling Progress Awards, “in recognition for [his] helpful service supporting American biofuels.” In a social media submit acknowledging the award, Thune mentioned “homegrown biofuels assist American power safety, a cleaner and extra reasonably priced possibility for shoppers, and a vital marketplace for our farmers.” Thune has additionally sponsored or co-sponsored vital laws to assist the renewable fuels business, together with S. 2707, the Nationwide Client and Gas Retailer Alternative Act, which might enable for the nationwide, year-round sale of E15, a mix of gasoline and 15% American-made bioethanol.
About E15
E15 is a gasoline mix manufactured from gasoline and 15% bioethanol. The U.S. Environmental Safety Company (EPA) has permitted its use in all vehicles, vehicles, and sport utility automobiles (SUVs) made in mannequin yr 2001 and newer—representing greater than 96% of all automobiles on the street as we speak. E15 may be discovered at over 3,700 gasoline stations in 31 states and is authorized on the market in each state besides California. Final summer time drivers saved 10 to 30 cents per gallon by filling up with E15 in comparison with common, or E10. In some areas, E15 saved drivers as a lot as a greenback per gallon on the pump.
Be taught extra about E15 right here.
About Progress Vitality
Progress Vitality is the main voice of America’s biofuel business. Our members function and assist biomanufacturing services on the coronary heart of America’s bioeconomy, delivering a brand new technology of plant-based power and local weather options. For extra info, go to us at GrowthEnergy.org, comply with us on X (previously Twitter) at @GrowthEnergy, or join with us on Fb.
