Iowa Corn Growers Congratulate California on Approval of E15

Yesterday in California, Governor Newsome signed Assembly Bill 30, which legalizes the sale of E15, a fuel blend made with 15% corn ethanol that is cleaner-burning, homegrown and more affordable than ordinary fuels. With the addition of California, it is now legal in all 50 U.S. states to sell E15, a fuel that can be used in 96% of cars on the road today. 

If California were to fully adopt E15 across the state, this approval opens the opportunity for up to 600 million gallons of new ethanol demand, which is the equivalent to 200 million bushels of corn. Thus, creating more demand for Iowa corn farmers.  Steve Kuiper, Iowa Corn Growers Association Vice President and farmer from Knoxville, Iowa, released the following statement regarding the passage: 

“The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) appreciates California legalizing the sale of E15. The fact that all 50 states will now have access to E15 demonstrates the demand for cheaper, cleaner-burning, American-grown fuel options at the pump. 

“We now need Congress to act and pass year-round E15 sales. Farmers need more demand today and this federal legislation is long overdue to provide more demand and consumers with a lower cost, cleaner burning fuel at the pump. Providing the opportunity for retailers across the nation to offer year-round E15 will be a win for farmers and consumers alike, and now is the time to get it across the finish line for all Americans!” 

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For More Information:

Sydney Garrett , Public Relations Manager, sgarrett@iowacorn.org, 515-225-9242