WASHINGTON, D.C.—In her keynote address to the U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council’s (USGBC) annual Global Ethanol Summit today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor expressed optimism for the future of bioethanol, while highlighting the positive impact that pro-bioethanol policies have on agriculture.
“Bioethanol’s future has never been clearer… and our outlook has never been more positive,” said Skor. “We deliver a more affordable, high-octane fuel choice that can be used in the more than a billion gas-powered cars and trucks on roads around the globe today. We offer a fuel that cuts harmful emissions and supports global agriculture, all while saving drivers money.”
“All over the world—from Canada and Brazil, to India and Japan—countries are increasing their commitments to use more bioethanol, at higher blends,” she added.
Skor also noted bioethanol’s advantages as a tool for other countries to enhance their trade relationship with the U.S. “Our industry has a trade surplus, which hit nearly four billion dollars last year. Any country looking to engage with the current administration on trade right now is doing themselves a disservice if they don’t put bioethanol at the center of their sales pitch,” she said. “This administration has demonstrated that they’re willing to talk with any country willing to come to the table, and the successful bilateral negotiations that we’ve already seen have significant upside for bioethanol.”
In the U.S., as policymakers look for ways to support American agriculture, Skor ultimately noted how closely connected bioethanol is to the nation’s rural communities, and that what benefits bioethanol producers also benefits farmers. “Everyone… understands the central importance of the American farmer,” she said. “When we invest in bioethanol, we’re investing in the rural economy, supporting farmers, boosting GDP, and creating a supply chain that starts and stops on domestic soil.”
A full copy of Skor’s keynote speech as prepared for delivery can be found here. For more information on Growth Energy, visit growthenergy.org.
