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. Nebraska’s 24 ethanol plants produce over 2 billion gallons of homegrown renewable fuel annually, with a total economic impact of over $6 billion per year. The industry supports rural communities and provides thousands of high-quality careers across the state, including directly creating 1,800 jobs with average salaries near $80,000. For drivers, 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 Board Executive Director Ben Rhodes issued the following statement:
“Today’s proclamation of May as Renewable Fuels Month sends a clear message that Nebraska values the farmers, producers, and workers who make our ethanol industry a national leader. This industry fuels our vehicles and saves consumers money, and it also fuels development and growth across our state. The Nebraska Ethanol Board thanks Governor Pillen for his support, as well as our legislative partners who champion ethanol at both the state and federal level. While May is the perfect time to celebrate Renewable Fuels Month, the NEB remains committed to promoting and advocating for ethanol all year long.”
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 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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Photo caption: On May 19, 2026, 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, Nebraska Soybean Board, and Nebraska Sorghum Board.
