Cut Ethanol to Zero

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to increase mandated levels of ethanol and other biofuels that must be added to American gasoline. This misguided policy will cost every American—and it should be shelved, or at least scaled back.

 

Email the EPA: Say NO to Increased Biofuel Mandates!

 

What’s the problem with diluting gasoline with ethanol and other biofuels?

 

* Engine Damage – E15 (fuel with 15% ethanol) can damage engines. The EPA’s mandate risks harming cars, motorcycles, boats, lawnmowers, and other equipment.

* Decreased Fuel Efficiency – Ethanol contains 33 percent less energy per gallon than gasoline, which means fewer miles per gallon and more trips to the gas pump.

* Increased Food Costs – Ethanol comes from corn. American families are already paying an estimated $2,000 a year more for food because of ethanol mandates. Let’s not make this problem worse.

 

Ultimately, Congress should repeal the ill-conceived Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). But for now, it’s critical that Energy Citizens tell the EPA to halt its plan to increase the biofuels mandate.

 

Source:The Energy Citizens Team