United States to spend $100 million in blender pump installations
The United States said it will spend $100 million to help fund “new blender pump installations”, according to a press release issued May 29 by the ethanol promotion group Renewable Fuels Association.
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement (also on May 29) of a significant investment in blender pumps stands in stark contrast to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) earlier decision that thwarts private sector investment in infrastructure,” said Bob Dinneen, president and CEO of the group.
“Clearly (the) USDA understand what is necessary to move this country’s renewable energy industry forward. Consumers across this country are applauding USDA today for its efforts to encourage a choice of high-octane, low-cost, domestically produced fuel at the pump,” he added.
