By Cindy Zimmerman August 7, 2008 Ethanol producer groups and many farm organizations are doing the happy dance today with EPA=92s announcement that it would deny a request by Texas Governor Rick Perry to reduce the Renewable Fuels Standard. Naturally, the ethanol industry was pleased with the outcome. Renewable Fuels Association President Bob Dinneen said, =93We applaud the EPA for keeping America squarely on the path toward greater energy independence.=94 Ethanol Promotion and Information Council executive director Toni Nuernberg said, =93Today=92s decision is an important win for American consumers. Ethanol is one of the few things helping families save money.=94 Ethanol producers like POET and Verenium also issued statements reacting to the decision. The National Biodiesel Board expressed its appreciation as well, since biodiesel is also a part of the RFS. Read more here
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