(Contact Nebraska Ethanol Board for high-resolution version). Photo caption: On May 6, 2025, Gov. Jim Pillen proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Joining him includes representatives from the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and Nebraska Soybean Board.
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, the Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) proudly joined Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen in proclaiming May as Renewable Fuels Month.
Nebraska’s ethanol industry is a cornerstone of our state’s prosperity. As the nation’s second-largest ethanol producer, Nebraska’s ethanol plants produce over 2 billion gallons annually. For drivers, that ethanol means lower prices at the pump—reducing the cost of gas by 77 cents per gallon, and delivering more than $750 in savings per year to the average U.S. family. Furthermore, ethanol often improves vehicle performance while driving down emissions.
Nebraska ethanol is vital to our economy. The industry supports thousands of high-quality careers across the state, including directly creating 1,800 jobs with average salaries near $80,000 each year between 2021 and 2023. Overall, the economic impact of ethanol in Nebraska is more than $6 billion per year.
Nebraska Ethanol Board Executive Director Ben Rhodes issued the following statement:
“Today’s proclamation of May as Renewable Fuels Month sends a clear message: Nebraska values the farmers, producers, and workers who make our ethanol industry a national leader. This industry doesn’t just fuel our vehicles—it fuels opportunity and growth across our state. The Nebraska Ethanol Board is grateful for Governor Pillen’s support and for our legislative partners who champion ethanol at both the state and federal level. But we’re not just celebrating this month. We remain committed to advocating for ethanol every day, ensuring Nebraska remains at the forefront of renewable fuels.”
Fueled by Nebraska, a partnership of Nebraska biofuels organizations, invites you to join them to celebrate renewable fuels this May. Learn more and find ethanol retail locations at fueledbynebraska.com.
The Nebraska Ethanol Board works to ensure strong public policy and consumer support for biofuels. Since 1971, the independent state agency has designed and managed programs to expand production, market access, worker safety and technology innovation, including recruitment of producers interested in developing conventional ethanol, as well as bio-products from the ethanol platform. For more information, visit www.ethanol.nebraska.gov.
Fueled by Nebraska is a partnership of the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the Nebraska Corn Board, and Renewable Fuels Nebraska to ensure strong markets for biofuels.
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