Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill to further incentivize the use of ethanol-based fuels in the state.
Russ Orrill with the Illinois Corn Growers Association tells Brownfield the provision reduces the sales tax on E15 by 10%, on E20-E50 blends by 20% and on higher blends like E85 by 100% through 2028.
“Ethanol is known to lower the carbon intensity of gasoline, reducing CO2 emissions by 40 to 50%, so it’s cleaner for our environment and better for our farmers and rural communities.”
Orrill says the bill was a top priority for IL Corn in the spring legislative session and they are thankful for support from the General Assembly.
