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Bipartisan Bill Introduced for Year-Round E15 Sales in Midwestern States

Apr 19, 2024, 01:03 PM

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, led by Congressman Zach Nunn, has introduced legislation aimed at allowing year-round sales of E15, a biofuel blend. The proposed Year-Round E15 Act seeks to implement the sale of E15 across eight Midwestern states starting this summer. The bill has garnered support from various members of Congress across different states, who have been actively meeting with stakeholders such as Growth Energy, a major ethanol trade association. These discussions have focused on the benefits of E15, including lower gas prices, reduced carbon emissions, and enhanced energy independence. The legislation comes in response to ongoing opposition from the current administration, which has delayed the wider availability of E15, prompting lawmakers to push for immediate action rather than waiting until 2025.