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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement this week that a higher ethanol-gasoline blend is suitable for all 2001 and newer model vehicles is good news, said Mark Sponsler, CEO of Greeley-based Colorado Corn.
“The effort to clear the way for E15 represents a significant advancement for this nation and rural communities. Renewable fuels are a clean and secure alternative to fuels based on foreign crude oil. E15 will mean additional jobs for rural communities and income for corn farmers,” Sponsler said in a news release.
E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol refined from corn and 85 percent gasoline. Currently, E10 — a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline — is available to motorists.
Gina McCarty, EPA assistant administrator, said the agency is evaluating the E15 waiver petition to ensure all the necessary science is in place to make the right decision.
“Although all of the studies have not been completed, our engineering assessment to date indicates that the robust fuel, engine and emissions control systems on newer vehicles (likely 2001 and newer model years) will likely be able to accommodate higher ethanol blends, such as E15,” she wrote in the announcement.
The waiver was supported by thousands of farmers and by organizations advocating the expansion of the nation's renewable fuel industry, Sponsler said.
“We are eager to see EPA approve this waiver as soon as possible and allow Americans to begin using E15 fuel,” Sponsler said. “Increasing the use of ethanol is good news for rural economies, farmers and our environment. And, reducing our dependence on foreign oil is an added benefit for all Americans.”
America's corn farmers are harvesting a near-record crop this year.
“Rather than drill for oil around the world, we are producing fuel from farm fields right here at home,” Sponsler said.
“The effort to clear the way for E15 represents a significant advancement for this nation and rural communities. Renewable fuels are a clean and secure alternative to fuels based on foreign crude oil. E15 will mean additional jobs for rural communities and income for corn farmers,” Sponsler said in a news release.
E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol refined from corn and 85 percent gasoline. Currently, E10 — a blend of 10 percent ethanol and 90 percent gasoline — is available to motorists.
Gina McCarty, EPA assistant administrator, said the agency is evaluating the E15 waiver petition to ensure all the necessary science is in place to make the right decision.
“Although all of the studies have not been completed, our engineering assessment to date indicates that the robust fuel, engine and emissions control systems on newer vehicles (likely 2001 and newer model years) will likely be able to accommodate higher ethanol blends, such as E15,” she wrote in the announcement.
The waiver was supported by thousands of farmers and by organizations advocating the expansion of the nation's renewable fuel industry, Sponsler said.
“We are eager to see EPA approve this waiver as soon as possible and allow Americans to begin using E15 fuel,” Sponsler said. “Increasing the use of ethanol is good news for rural economies, farmers and our environment. And, reducing our dependence on foreign oil is an added benefit for all Americans.”
America's corn farmers are harvesting a near-record crop this year.
“Rather than drill for oil around the world, we are producing fuel from farm fields right here at home,” Sponsler said.
