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Ethanol comprised 12.58 percent of all transportation fuel consumed in Minnesota in 2021, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

On Feb 7, our executive director, Brian Werner, participated in a panel discussion on state and federal policy at the 2023 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. Read on for a brief overview on the topics Werner discussed.

Lawmakers Urge Action On Year-Round E15

  • Thursday, 09 February 2023 13:38

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have sent a letter to the EPA and the White House Office of Management and Budget, urging both to "swiftly and diligently" implement regulatory action for year-round E15 in Midwestern states.

Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, testified at the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Broadband and Rural Development Committee on Feb 13 to support a biofuel infrastructure financial assistance bill and a bioincentive program bill for advanced biofuels.

9.52 Million Gallons Of E15 Sold In January

  • Thursday, 02 March 2023 14:59

E15 sales in Minnesota in 2023 got off to a strong start in January with 9.52 million gallons sold, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

On March 10, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, testified at the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Committee on SF 2584 - the Clean Transportation Standard Act.

On March 15, Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, testified at the House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on HF 2761 - Biofuel Monitoring.

Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, testified today at the EPA's virtual hearing on the latter's proposal to allow year-long E15 sales in several midwestern states in 2024.