Volume 1, Issue 11
Growth Energy Announces Independence Day Promotion For Flex Fuel Vehicle Owners
Attention all Flex Fuel Vehicle Owners: Growth Energy is offering a one month promotion geared toward flex fuel vehicle owners who use E85 fuel. Between June 1 and July 1, FFV owners can submit a photo of themselves with their FFV, along with an explanation about why they use E85 fuel. On July 1, Growth Energy will select a winner, at random, to receive a $185 E85 fuel card that can be used at any E85 fueling station. Photos and submissions will be featured on Growthenergy.org and Growthforce.org. There will also be a second place prize of $85 in E85 fuel awarded to the most creative photo.
Growth Energy to Participate in North Carolina Energy and Transportation Conference
Growth Energy Market Development staff will be participating in the Mobilizing NC: Where Air Quality, Energy & Transportation Meet Conference in Raleigh, NC on May 26. This full day conference will allow attendees to learn, share and network on transportation technology and policy solutions to air quality, economic enhancement, and energy security challenges.
Pearson Fuels Celebrates Opening of First Ethanol Fuel Station in the San Jacinto Valley
Pearson Fuels will join Oak Valley Chevron to celebrate the grand opening of the first Ethanol (E85) alternative fuel station in Beaumont, CA with special ribbon-cutting ceremonies on May 21. The grand opening is set for 11:00 a.m. at Oak Valley Chevron, 866 Oak Valley Parkway in Beaumont, CA 92223. The location is the first E85 station in the San Jacinto Valley and only the second open to the public in Riverside County.
State’s first blender pump offers choices
Major automakers have pledged to roll out more ethanol-friendly “flex-fuel” vehicles (FFVs), while federal officials are considering boosting allowable ethanol gasoline blends.
At the same time, the market and policy implications of the Gulf oil spill have added a key element of uncertainty to near-term petroleum price projections. In Jon England’s view, it’s a good time for greater fuel flexibility.
Ohio Ethanol Supporters Welcomed to Nation’s Capital
Growth Energy welcomed a delegation of four Ohio ethanol supporters to Washington, D.C., for a series of meetings with members of Congress. This is the latest in a series of fly-ins organized by Growth Energy to show lawmakers the depth of support for federal policy in support of ethanol.
POET Outlines Renewable Fuel Future in Testimony to House Ag Committee
Ethanol producers each year produce more renewable fuel more efficiently, but the growing alternative to oil industry dominance needs bold policy to help offset more foreign oil imports in the future, POET Vice President for Commercial Development Scott Weishaar told the House Agriculture Committee May 18.
“Ask POET” video series offers company expertise to answer a variety of ethanol questions
As part of an ongoing effort to improve consumer understanding of all aspects of ethanol production and use, POET recently launched a monthly online video series titled “Ask POET.”
In each episode of “Ask POET,” host Nathan Schock will take a question from the public and find the person within POET who is best able to provide the answer. In the first episode, CEO Jeff Broin answers the question “When do you think consumers will be able to go to the gas station and fill up their cars with cellulosic ethanol?” The question was submitted by Domestic Fuel blogger Joanna Schroeder.
Growth Energy Praises Dresser Wayne for Continued Warranty on Fuel Dispensers Offering E15
Growth Energy today issued a statement praising Dresser Wayne for announcing that all of their standard dispensers have always, and will continue to, cover the use of ethanol blends up to E15. CEO Tom Buis said this announcement is helpful in expanding access to higher blends of ethanol, such as E15, as sought in Growth Energy’s Green Jobs Waiver. Warranties on higher blends of ethanol are increasingly important as blender pumps and ethanol dispensers are installed across the country to give consumers more choice at the filling station.
Growth Energy Commends Ford For Commitment To Flex Fuel Vehicles
Growth Energy today welcomed an announcement by Ford Motor Company that it will offer more than 12 Flex Fuel Vehicle models in its 2011 fleet. Growth Energy strongly supports the expanded production and use of flex fuel vehicles that gives American consumers greater fuel choice and helps reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
See the full list of vehicles after the jump.
Illinois Senate Passes Measure to Extend Ethanol Tax Credit for Higher Blends
Last week, the Illinois Corn Growers Association celebrated the Illinois Senate’s passage of HB 4652, a measure that could allow higher blends of ethanol to receive the state sales tax exemption.
Specifically, the legislation changes the state’s definition of gasohol, which is currently defined as 10% ethanol, 90% gasoline. The new definition of gasohol will mirror the U.S. EPA’s highest allowable levels of ethanol as defined in the Clean Air Act.
South Carolina Fuel Retailers Claim Victory on Ethanol Blending Bill
In a big victory for South Carolina’s convenience stores and petroleum marketers, both sides of the state legislature overrode Governor Sanford’s veto of a law that would have prevented the delivery of unblended fuel at the terminal. The margins left no doubt where the sentiments of the lawmakers stood: 34-7 in the Senate, and 91-2 in the House.
Member Spotlight – Davis Oil Company
Davis Oil Company renewed its membership with Growth Energy Market Development recently, they were prior members of the NEVC since 2003. Davis Oil Company is a four generation family owned company, founded in 1946 by Mr. Mayo Davis. Now operated by four brothers’ — the Sexton’s. Davis Oil primarily operates in central Georgia along the I75 corridor, about 100 miles south of Atlanta. They are a fuel distributor of both ethanol and biodiesel.
New and Renewed Growth Energy Market Development Members
Dodge City Cooperative
America’s Fuel
New E85 and Blender Pump Stations
Roadrunner Markets #160, Asheville, NC
Dyno’s**, Hartley, IA
Temp Stop**, Lees Summit, MO
Fastlane**, Taylor, MO
Cody’s Convenience Store, Springfield, MO
Kum N Go, Springfield, MO
Kum N Go, Ankeny, IA
Best Petroleum Services, Las Vegas, NV
Super Pantry #44, Urbana, IL
America’s Fuel, Southern Pines, NC
** = Blender Pump available
Letters to Growth Energy
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