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RENEWABLE FUELS ASSN THANKS GOV. NEWSOM FOR DIRECTING EXPEDITED APPROVAL OF E15 IN CALIFORNIA
Source: Renewable Fuels Association news release

Washington, DC -- The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded California Gov. Gavin Newsom for directing the state's Air Resources Board (CARB) to expedite the approval of E15, gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol. California is the only state in the country that doesn't currently allow the sale of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15.

In a letter to CARB Chair Liane Randolph today, Gov. Newsom wrote, "Given the potential for allowing E15 gasoline to increase fuel supply and reduce gasoline prices, with little to no environmental harm, it is prudent for CARB to prioritize resources that would allow for the expeditious completion of this process. Therefore, I am directing CARB to accelerate its action on this critical issue."

In a related news release, Newsom stated, "There's massive potential for this to be a win-win for Californians: lowering gas prices by up to twenty cents per gallon while keeping our air clean. It builds on our efforts to keep gas prices low by holding Big Oil accountable and helping prevent price spikes at the pump."

Gov. Newsom's letter cited a recent study by economists at the University of California, Berkeley and United States Naval Academy that showed E15 could result in a $0.20 per gallon price decrease for the state's drivers, saving California families up to $2.7 billion per year.

"We sincerely appreciate Gov. Newsom's efforts to accelerate the approval of the cleaner, greener E15 fuel blend in California," said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "Not only does E15 reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful tailpipe pollution, but it also delivers significant savings at the pump. Allowing the sale of E15 would provide economic relief to California families, while at the same time providing important environmental benefits."

Newsom's news release also highlights recent vehicle testing from the University of California, Riverside showing that "blending in gasoline would not affect NOx emissions and would reduce particulate emissions."


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