IRFA Statement on Iowa Attorney General Ending E15 Lawsuit

Contact: Emma Koehler
515-252-6249

JOHNSTON, IA - Today, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she would end her E15 lawsuit against the EPA as the Biden Administration granted Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds' request for the sale of year-round E15 to take effect in 2025. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"IRFA members thank Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird for holding the Biden Administration accountable on year-round E15. While the recent final rule approving year-round E15 in eight Midwest states beginning in 2025 was overdue, there is no doubt that Bird's actions spurred the decision forward at critical moments. We appreciate her defending the clear rights of governors under the Clean Air Act. Now we will continue to work with Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Congressional delegation to find a solution for E15 during this summer. It's unfortunate the rule's implementation was delayed until 2025, but thanks to Reynolds and Bird, motorists and retailers have certainty moving forward after this year."

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.

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