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A new report by the Minnesota's Department of Commerce and Pollution Control Agency says increased use of biofuels in the transportation sector will be key to achieving the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals.

Nearly 60M Gallons Of E15 Sold In 2018

  • Monday, 04 February 2019 13:04

E15 sales in Minnesota hit a new record in 2018 with nearly 60 million gallons sold. 

The US ethanol industry produced a record 16.1 billion gallons and contributed $46 billion the country's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018, according to a new report by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).

Ethanol comprised 12.49 percent of all transportation fuel consumed in Minnesota in 2017, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

5.6M Gallons Of E15 Sold In January

  • Monday, 11 March 2019 10:27

E15 sales in Minnesota grew to 5.64 million gallons in January from 5.53 million gallons in December, according to new data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.

Minnesota Representatives Collin Peterson and Angie Craig have released separate statements regarding the EPA's proposal to extend reid vapor pressure (RVP) relief to E15.

The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's executive director, Tim Rudnicki, delivered the following the testimony in support of a RVP waiver for E15 at the EPA's public hearing in Ypsilanti, Michigan today. 

A new study released by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) on April 2 finds greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from corn ethanol are 39 percent lower than gasoline.