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Policy and Legislation
The mission of the Nebraska Ethanol Board includes the development and support of public policy that encourages the use and support of ethanol and related renewable fuels. To learn more about policy and legislation affecting the ethanol industry, click on the topics below.
- National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
- Ethanol Across America
- Clean Fuels Development Coalition
- Governors' Biofuels Coalition
State Legislation
Check this page for updates on ethanol-related legislation in the Nebraska State Legislature.
The legislature has convened a special session regarding the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline.
The 2012 regular session will convene in January.
Federal Legislation
EPA approves E15 in conventional vehicles 2007 and newer
On October 13, 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency partially granted Growth Energy's waiver request application submitted under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act. This partial waiver will allow fuel and fuel additive manufacturers to introduce into commerce gasoline that contains greater than 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol and up to 15 vol% ethanol (E15) for use in certain motor vehicles once certain other conditions are fulfilled. It is important to remember that there are a number of additional steps that must be completed - some of which are not under EPA control - to allow the sale and distribution of E15. These include but are not limited to submission of a complete E15 fuels registration application by industry and changes to some states' laws to allow for the use of E15.
For more on the E15 waiver, visit the EPA's website.
RFS2
The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposal to revise the Renewable Fuels Standard. Meanwhile, the Obama administration has also announced the creation of a interagency biofuels working group to foster cooperation among the USDA, the Department of Energy, and the EPA. The group will work to encourage biofuels growth and development and to make biofuels production and use more environmentally sustainable.
The announcement shows the administration's continues support of biofuels like ethanol playing a role in reducing dependence on oil imports while improving the environment.
| Year | Advanced Biofuels | Corn | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomass Diesel | Cellulosic Biofuels | Total Advanced Biofuels | |||
| 2009 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.6 | 10 | 11.1 |
| 2010 | 0.65 | 0.1 | 0.95 | 12 | 12.95 |
| 2011 | 0.80 | 0.25 | 1.35 | 12.6 | 13.95 |
| 2012 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| 2013 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.75 | 13.8 | 16.55 |
| 2014 | 1.0 | 1.75 | 3.75 | 14.4 | 18.15 |
| 2015 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 5.5 | 15 | 20.5 |
| 2016 | 1.0 | 4.25 | 7.25 | 15 | 22.25 |
| 2017 | 1.0 | 5.5 | 9.0 | 15 | 24.0 |
| 2018 | 1.0 | 7.0 | 11.0 | 15 | 26.0 |
| 2019 | 1.0 | 8.5 | 13.0 | 15 | 28.0 |
| 2020 | 1.0 | 10.5 | 15.0 | 15 | 30.0 |
| 2021 | 1.0 | 13.5 | 18.0 | 15 | 33.0 |
| 2022 | 1.0 | 16.0 | 21.0 | 15 | 36.0 |
Read about the EPA's proposed rule here.
To learn more about the RFS, read the EPA's Frequently Asked Questions.