WASHINGTON, D.C.—Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to finalize its pending Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposals regarding the 2026-2027 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the potential reallocation of renewable fuel demand due to granted small refinery exemptions (SREs).
EPA hosted a virtual public hearing on its proposals where Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor used her testimony to urge the agency to stand strong and keep the interests of American farmers in mind as it considers its next move.
“The Renewable Fuel Standard continues to be one of our nation’s most successful energy policies. We remain grateful to President Trump and Administrator Zeldin for working to expand U.S. biofuel production, and for this administration’s embrace of the RFS as an economic engine for American agriculture,” said Skor. “Once finalized, higher volumes under the RFS will truly unleash American energy dominance by unlocking investments, creating jobs, and supporting growth in rural America.
“If the agency follows through on the proposal, and if it properly accounts for the refinery exemptions it has granted and will grant moving forward, EPA can and will protect biofuel production and demand for U.S. farm commodities, in line with the goals of the RFS,” she added. “Given the looming crisis in the ag economy, the agency’s approach promises to serve as an economic lifeline to American farmers.”
Read Skor’s full testimony as prepared for delivery here. An audio recording of Skor’s testimony as delivered can be found here.
