Kansas Corn Commission

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 11:41

Kansas Corn Welcomes EPA’s Renewable Volume Announcement


Kansas Corn Welcomes EPA's Renewable Volume Announcement

June 13, 2025-Kansas Corn Growers Association leaders welcomed EPA's announcement today setting the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for renewable fuels through 2027. EPA set the level for ethanol at 15 billion gallons which meets the statutory requirement in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA also proposed reduced credit prices for imported biofuels but details on the levels of the reductions are not yet known.

"EPA's announcement of an ethanol volume of 15 billion gallons for 2026 and 2027 gives us certainty of a baseline for ethanol in our nation's fuel supply," KCGA President J.D. Hanna, Silver Lake, said. "But ethanol can play a stronger role by simply allowing year-round sales of E15 fuel. KCGA will continue to work for passage of year-round E15 and other legislation to build markets for ethanol fuel."

KCGA also applauded the announcement that EPA would reduce the credit prices for imported biofuels. This would give domestically produced biofuels priority over imported fuels.

"We welcome EPA's stance on reducing credit prices for imported biofuels," KCGA CEO Josh Roe said. "KCGA was the leader in developing state and national policy in this area, bringing attention to the fact that while companies can choose to import biofuels from foreign sources, those imported biofuels should not qualify for tax credits financed by the American taxpayer. We look forward to further analyzing and providing comment on this issue."

The Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) sets the annual volumes of ethanol and other renewable fuels to be used in the fuel supply to reduce emissions, expand and diversify the fuel supply, improve energy security and lower costs for consumers. The RVO provides market access for ethanol through the Renewable Fuel Standard.



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