LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Ethanol, renewable diesel, and biodiesel help to decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil, boost our nation’s economy, and support thousands of jobs in rural communities.
Nebraska is the second-largest producer of ethanol in the country, and the use of a 10% blend saves Nebraskans millions per year. In 2025, thanks to ethanol blends of E10 and above, Nebraska drivers saved at least $300 million. Overall, the Nebraska ethanol industry contributes more than $6 billion to the state’s economy.
“Today begins a monthlong celebration of renewable fuels and their impact on our state,” Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) Executive Director Ben Rhodes said. “Ethanol and other renewable fuels provide many benefits: they strengthen our rural communities, save drivers money, and contribute to cleaner air.”
Fueled by Nebraska—a partnership of Nebraska biofuels organizations—along with the Nebraska Soybean Board and the Nebraska Sorghum Board, invite you to join them to celebrate renewable fuels in your classrooms, at work, and in your community this May. Learn more and find ethanol retail locations at fueledbynebraska.com.
“With the summer driving season starting, May is the perfect time to highlight the renewable fuels industry,” Rhodes said. “The NEB thanks Nebraska’s 24 ethanol plants for all their hard work in producing high-quality, homegrown fuel. Fill up with higher blends all month long and join us in showcasing all the benefits of renewable fuels.”
Important Renewable Fuels Month dates:
· May 19: Gov. Jim Pillen will declare May as Renewable Fuels Month
· May 11 and 18: Tune into upcoming Renewable Fuels Month segments on Pure Nebraska, which airs on Lincoln’s Channel 10/11 live weekdays from 9-10 a.m.
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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