USGC helps create export demand for US ethanol
Summary
To help countries cut their greenhouse gas emissions and to meet their Paris Climate Commitments, the U.S. Grains Council and its industry partners continue to advocate for ethanol as an option for the decarbonization of the transportation sector and an important tool to aid in the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. In 2018, the U.K. made a policy proposal announcement that they were considering doubling their current 5 percent ethanol blend mandate to reduce GHG emissions. Following the announcement and with the support of ATP funding, the U.S. Grains Council actively engaged with U.K. government agencies to advise on the policy proposals and provide information on the benefits of ethanol in the fuel sector. In September 2018, the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy, and the Renewable Fuels Association submitted comments to the U.K. Department for Transport to support the expanded use of ethanol to help meet its GHG emissions reductions target, as U.S. corn-based ethanol has improved significantly in carbon intensity. In February 2021, the United Kingdom announced its commitment to introduce a ten percent ethanol blend standard (E10) nationwide by September 2021.