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California uses significant amounts of corn ethanol, primarily imported from the Midwest, to meet its fuel standards. Almost all gasoline in the state currently contains 10% ethanol (E10), with expanding infrastructure for E85 and the recent authorization of E15, largely driven by the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) aiming to reduce greenhouse gases.
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s move to allow sales of E15 is a win for corn farmers.
Matt Ziegler tells Brownfield, “Governor Newsom signed into law a bill that would provide E15 access for California.” He says, “That’s something that we’ve been hoping for for a long time, and I’m glad to see that get done. California is the second biggest fuel market in the country.”
He says it should eventually equate to added corn demand.
“The full best-case scenario for ethanol in California via E15 is about a 1.3-billion-gallon market, and that’s about 240 million bushels of corn grind.” He says, “So, it’s our hope that that market grows quickly.”
The legislation was also applauded by groups such as the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the American Coalition for Ethanol for bringing cost savings to Californian consumers and promoting the environmental benefits of E-15.
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s move to allow sales of E15 is a win for corn farmers.
Matt Ziegler tells Brownfield, “Governor Newsom signed into law a bill that would provide E15 access for California.” He says, “That’s something that we’ve been hoping for for a long time, and I’m glad to see that get done. California is the second biggest fuel market in the country.”
He says it should eventually equate to added corn demand.
“The full best-case scenario for ethanol in California via E15 is about a 1.3-billion-gallon market, and that’s about 240 million bushels of corn grind.” He says, “So, it’s our hope that that market grows quickly.”
The legislation was also applauded by groups such as the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and the American Coalition for Ethanol for bringing cost savings to Californian consumers and promoting the environmental benefits of E-15. | |
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