Every May, Nebraska’s renewable fuels industries join forces to highlight the importance of clean-burning biofuel options. This includes ethanol made from field corn and biodiesel made from soybeans. Ethanol and biodiesel are also significant economic drivers for agriculture producers across Nebraska, and their production provides thousands of jobs.
Ethanol and biodiesel are also well-suited to combat air pollution. Ethanol blends can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 43% compared to regular gasoline, and biodiesel can reduce lifecycle emissions by 86% compared to petroleum-based diesel fuel.
During Renewable Fuels Month, fuel up with ethanol and biodiesel. Learn about the right blend for your vehicle and find retailers near you at biodieselNE.com and fueledbynebraska.com.
Governor Jim Pillen (pictured) designates the month of May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska during a proclamation ceremony at the State Capitol. The governor's annual proclamation recognizes the crucial role that renewable fuels play in the state's economy, environment and energy security.
In 2023, Senator Pete Ricketts and Senator Deb Fischer took steps to input a resolution naming May as Renewable Fuels Month nationally.
