IRFA Applauds Gov. Newsom for Directing CARB to Accelerate E15 Approval Process in California

E15 Approval Could Save California Motorists $2.7 Billion and Create Demand for 500 Million Gallons of Ethanol Annually

Contact: Emma Koehler
515-252-6249

JOHNSTON, IA - Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate the E15 approval process in the state. California is the only state yet to approve the sale of E15 (15% ethanol blends). Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"E15 will reduce California fuel prices by 20 cents a gallon. It will reduce carbon emissions. It will reduce smog-forming emissions. And approving E15 will create new demand for up to 500 million gallons of ethanol. Heck, approving E15 in California is better than a grand slam for the Dodgers in the World Series. IRFA members applaud Governor Newsom for stepping up to the plate and telling the bureaucrats to get the E15 approval process moving."

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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