Growth Energy Applauds Senate Push For Stronger Renewable Fuel Standard

Growth Energy thanked 13 senators, led by Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and John Thune (R-S.D.), who sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling for “robust and expanded” biofuel blending requirements in the forthcoming “Set” rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

The lawmakers also urged the agency to extend year-round sales of E15, improve lifecycle emissions modeling, and swiftly approve advanced biofuel pathways.

“A stronger RFS means more savings at the pump for working families, lower carbon emissions, and greater U.S. energy security,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor.

“We’re grateful to Senators Durbin, Thune, and other clean energy champions working to deliver the regulatory certainty we need to fast-track growth in the U.S. bioeconomy and shield motorists from volatile global oil prices.

“This is a vital opportunity to drive transformative progress in low-carbon transportation, and we look forward to working with EPA Administrator Regan, the White House, and leaders on Capitol Hill to tap the full potential of the RFS as a climate and energy solution.”

View the full letter here.