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For years, E15 has represented an extraordinary opportunity to solve some of our nation’s most pressing challenges, from enhancing our energy security to cutting fuel costs and emissions to strengthening rural economies. Yet, despite its clear benefits, outdated regulatory barriers still prevent E15 from being sold year-round nationwide.
For over a decade, POET and Growth Energy, industry allies, and our congressional champions have fought the good fight day in and day out to expand access to E15. Now, it’s time that policymakers recognize the enormous potential of bioethanol to transform America’s energy and economic landscape. It’s time to remove these unnecessary restrictions and unleash the full potential of E15.
A win for farmers
Bioprocessing is by far the most significant value-add for U.S. agriculture, and expanding access to year-round E15 would deliver a much-needed boost for rural America. Due to expanding worldwide competition, falling grain prices, and rising input costs, farmers are on the brink of a crisis not seen since the 1980s. The ability to sell E15 year-round would create up to 2.5 billion bushels of new corn demand, raising commodity prices and injecting billions of dollars into the ag economy.
A win for consumers
E15 is more than just a fuel — it’s fuel freedom. It’s the freedom to choose a lower-cost option at the pump, saving consumers as much as 30 cents per gallon. It’s the freedom to breathe cleaner air; every gallon of bioethanol displaces harmful fossil fuels with renewable, plant-based energy that reduces toxic emissions.
Unfortunately, outdated regulatory barriers have long denied consumers access to E15 during critical summer months, limiting retailers’ desire to market it. The freedom to choose a cleaner, lower-cost fuel should not be limited by unnecessary restrictions. By approving year-round E15, consumers nationwide would be able to enjoy the benefits of an American-made fuel that is better for their wallets, their engines, and the environment every day of the year.
A win for America
Year-round E15 would not only be a significant step toward achieving energy independence and fostering innovation in the energy sector; it would be a powerful shift toward unleashing American energy dominance.
By embracing bioethanol, we can reduce our reliance on foreign oil and empower farmers and biofuel producers to lead the way in creating the energy solutions the world needs. Bioprocessing both strengthens our rural economy and drives cutting-edge advancements in biotechnology, bolstering the United States as a global leader in clean energy innovation. E15 represents an energy future that is both secure and sustainable, driven by the ingenuity and hard work of the American people.
The road ahead
At POET, we remain committed to unlocking the potential of E15 and advocating for policies that expand access to biofuels, support rural communities, and accelerate the transition to the bioeconomy of the future.
To farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country: your voice is essential. Contact your legislators about the importance of year-round E15 to agriculture and our nation. Together, we can break down the barriers holding back progress and build a brighter future for our farmers, for our families, and for generations to come.
