WASHINGTON - Growth Energy, a leading trade association representing the biofuel industry, has awarded U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) the 2020 'Fueling Growth' award for the sixth year in a row. Ernst is receiving this award for her continued efforts to fight on behalf of the biofuel industry in Iowa, and across the country.
'Iowa's biofuel industry is such an important part of our fabric across the state of Iowa, and I've continued to fight relentlessly for our hardworking farmers and biofuel producers during my time in the Senate,' said Senator Ernst. 'Throughout my tireless efforts, I've helped to promote the Renewable Fuel Standard, expand access to higher blends of ethanol like E15, and push EPA to provide our biofuel producers with the certainty they deserve. I'm honored to receive the Fueling Growth award for the sixth year in row, and will continue to be a voice for our biofuel community while fighting to defend their way of life.'
'Senator Ernst has continued to be an unwavering champion for biofuels like ethanol, and we are proud to recognize her efforts with the 2020 Fueling Growth Award,' said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. 'She has been a forceful and vocal advocate for our industry-whether it's continuing to hold EPA's feet to the fire over small refinery exemptions, or pushing for greater investments in E15 infrastructure and a level playing field for ethanol exports. We are fortunate to have Senator Ernst's strong commitment toward ensuring the industry gets back on the road to recovery and the expressway to a thriving marketplace.'
Background:
Senator Ernst was presented the 2020 Fueling Growth award by Growth Energy, a leading biofuel trade association in the country. The association represents producers and suppliers of ethanol, including nearly half of American ethanol plants and many of the largest fuel retailers in the country.
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