WASHINGTON, D.C.—Progress Power, the nation’s largest biofuel commerce affiliation, welcomed right now’s announcement that the U.S. Environmental Safety Company (EPA) will grant an emergency waiver permitting for the summer time sale of E15—a lower-carbon, extra inexpensive gasoline mix made with 15% American bioethanol. EPA introduced the choice following an intense marketing campaign by Progress Power and elected leaders.
“We commend EPA Administrator Regan, Secretary Vilsack, and the Biden administration for alleviating ache on the pump this summer time by defending entry to lower-carbon, extra inexpensive E15,” stated Progress Power CEO Emily Skor. “Given ongoing provide threats stemming from unrest in Ukraine, the Center East, and Pink Sea transport routes, this waiver will function a helpful protect in opposition to unstable gasoline prices and assist extra working households profit from E15, which has been saving drivers 10 to 30 cents per gallon.
“We’re grateful to our steadfast champions on Capitol Hill who’ve fought exhausting for shopper entry to E15, and, past this summer time, we look ahead to persevering with work with them to discover a everlasting answer for year-round gross sales of E15.”
ABOUT E15 (UNL88)
E15 (UNL 88) is a gasoline mix made from gasoline and 15% ethanol. The U.S. Environmental Safety Company (EPA) has authorised its use in all vehicles, vehicles, and sport utility automobiles (SUVs) made in mannequin 12 months 2001 and newer—representing greater than 96% of all automobiles on the highway right now. E15 may be discovered at over 3,400 gasoline stations throughout the nation and up to now, Individuals have pushed greater than 100 billion miles on this gasoline mix. In 2022 and 2023, customers selecting E15 skilled common value financial savings of 10-30 cents per gallon, with some areas providing over $1 off per gallon.
