Midwest Legislative Conference issues resolutions in support of E15 and higher ethanol blends

In Missouri, the Midwest Legislative Conference of The Council of State Governments, a bipartisan association of lawmakers in 11 Midwestern issues a statement and resolutions that “the scientific data from extensive state and federally funded research supports the use of higher blends of ethanol in gasoline.”

The group found that “operating on a 20 percent blend of ethanol fuel [a vehicle] will perform better than those running on a 10 percent ethanol blend.” This would require an increase from the current “arbitrary cap on the volume of ethanol permitted in gasoline at just 10 percent.”

MLC noted that research shows “higher levels of ethanol in gasoline…can increase fuel economy, boost efficiency of fuel use and reduce cost of [vehicle] operation.” Findings showed that the transition to E15, would also be “necessary if the nation is to meet the schedule for biofuels set forth in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.” Meeting this standard ensures forward motion on an issue critical to our national security.

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