More than half of Americans have a favorable view of ethanol as a fuel source, compared to 45 percent for crude oil, according to a poll commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association. The trade group said the results “demonstrate that Americans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol.”
In the online poll from late December, 55 percent of respondents had a favorable view of “biofuels such as ethanol,”; 26 percent had an unfavorable view and 19 percent had no opinion. Asked about crude oil, 45 percent had a favorable view, 41 percent had an unfavorable view. The poll was conducted by Morning Consult.
Meanwhile, another biofuels trade group, Growth Energy, said its goals for the year were to “restore unrestricted access to E15 year-round nationwide;” ensure the EPA completes work by June 14, as required under a consent decree, on the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2023, 2024 and 2025; and see that “a wide range of technologies” qualify for the new 45Z tax credit for reducing carbon emissions, including carbon capture and storage, renewable electricity and sustainable farming.
The topline data from the Morning Consult poll are available here.