Ethanol groups congratulate Thune on his election as Senate majority leader
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), Growth Energy, and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) congratulated Sen. John Thune on his election as the next Senate majority leader. RFA’s CEO, Geoff Cooper, praised Thune’s long-standing support for ethanol and policies that benefit rural economies, energy security, and emissions reduction. Growth Energy’s CEO, Emily Skor, highlighted Thune’s commitment to advancing the renewable fuels industry, while IRFA’s Executive Director, Monte Shaw, emphasized the importance of Thune’s leadership for agriculture and biofuels amid economic uncertainty in rural America.
November 14, 2024
BY Erin Voegele
The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy and the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on Nov. 13 issued statements congratulating Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., on his election as the next Senate majority leader.
“On behalf of ethanol producers across the country, RFA congratulates Senator Thune on his election as the next Senate Majority Leader,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA. “We are excited to continue working with him as he takes on this new role, and we are thrilled to see that the Senate’s top position will be held by someone with a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing America’s renewable fuel sector and our partners in agriculture. Senator Thune has consistently advocated for policies that promote ethanol as a strategy for enhancing energy security, lowering pump prices, supporting rural economies, and reducing emissions. His efforts to defend the Renewable Fuel Standard, expand access to higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85, and support new technologies and innovation have been instrumental in our industry’s success over the past two decades. We are confident that as Majority Leader, Senator Thune will continue championing policies that promote sustainable energy, foster innovation, and benefit rural America. We look forward to working together on advancing a cleaner, more resilient energy future for our country.”
“With Sen. Thune as majority leader, American biofuel producers and their farm partners will have one of their strongest champions setting the Senate’s legislative agenda,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. “We commend the Senate for elevating him to this position, and we look forward to building on the Majority Leader-elect’s track record for supporting growth, investment, and innovation in the American renewable fuels industry.”
“At a time of economic uncertainty for agriculture and rural America, we are excited that at the head of the Senate will be a Midwesterner who understands farming and biofuels,” said Monte Shaw, executive director of the IRFA. “IRFA members congratulate Sen. John Thune on his selection as the next U.S. Senate Majority Leader. A lot of change is likely coming for U.S. policy and IRFA members look forward to working with Sen. Thune to ensure rural America is not left behind.”
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