Biofuels groups hail Supreme Court non-intervention on E15 ethanol blends
In Washington, the US Supreme Court decided not to take up an appeal involving EPA approval of E15 blends.
Brian Jennings of the American Coalition for Ethanol said, “Oil companies have spent more time and money trying to stop E15 in the courts than they have on complying with the RFS which ensures consumers have access to affordable choices such as E15, E85, and E30″
RFA CEO Bob Dinneen added, “Today’s Supreme Court action ends a long and drawn out petroleum industry effort to derail the commercialization of E15. The uncertainty created by this lawsuit has chilled commercial activity that would provide American consumers more affordable choices at the pump.”
Mary Rosenthal, executive director of the Algae Biomass Organization, noted: “The decision affirms the hard work of innovative companies that are commercializing new feedstocks, such as algae, to be a source of sustainable ethanol and other biofuels. These are fuels that can be produced by Americans for Americans. From coal to petroleum to biofuels, America has a long tradition of adopting new and better energy sources, and today it’s great to know we are keeping the doors to innovation open.”
Category: Policy
