The 2016 Minnesota Caucuses : Candidate Viewpoints On Ethanol (Democrats)

  • Thursday, 25 February 2016 13:58

With the Minnesota Caucuses just a few days away, we highlight where the candidates stand on the RFS and ethanol. Today's blog focuses on the two remaining Democrat candidates.

Secretary Hillary Clinton

Hillary

"We have to get the RFS back on track in a way that provides investors with the certainty they need, protects consumers, improves access to E15, E85 and biodiesel blends, and effectively drives the development of cellulosic and other advanced biofuels."

VERDICT: FOR THE RFS AND THE ETHANOL INDUSTRY

Sen. Bernie Sanders

Bernie Sanders

"Iowa is one of the leaders in the country in wind and biofuels. So I support the Renewable Fuel Standard, I think we got to put more emphasis on cellulosic ethanol, which is a more efficient form of biofuel than we currently have."

VERDICT : FOR THE RFS AND THE ETHANOL INDUSTRY

Check back with Blogging For Biofuels tomorrow to find out where Republican presidential candidates stand on the RFS and the ethanol industry.