Consumer Fuels Choice Act introduced in U.S. House

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Sioux Falls, SD (June 30, 2010); U.S. Representatives Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) today introduced the Consumer Fuels Choice Act, legislation that would promote ethanol use through grants for the installation of blender pumps. The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) applauded the legislation, calling it “exactly the right formula” for greater energy independence.

“Blender pumps are a key asset in the fight for a clean energy future,” said Brian Jennings, Executive Vice President of ACE. “The smartest action we can take to move toward energy independence is to introduce flexibility into the fuel system, and this can be done best through a combination of blender pumps and flexible fuel vehicles. Consumers deserve the right to choose their own fuel instead of living under a decades-old requirement for 90 percent petroleum in every gallon. We applaud Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin and Congressman Smith for taking action on this important issue, and for their leadership in ensuring that American consumers have a greater array of clean, renewable fuel choices in the near future.”

For more information about blender pumps, visit www.ethanol.org.