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Retired General: Time to ‘Fix America’s Addiction’ to Oil
General Wesley Clark (Ret.) — a board member at Growth Energy, an organization of supporters and producers of ethanol — appeared on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight on July 28 to discuss the advantages of cleaner-burning, less-expensive E15 fuel. Watch the interview with Gen. Wesley Clark …Read More
Benenson Strategy Group Poll: Chicago E15 Renewable Fuel Proposal
A majority of Chicago registered voters (55%) support a proposal to require area gas stations to offer consumers the option of E15 gasoline and only 30% of voters are opposed. Support comes from both sides of the ideological spectrum, with …Read More
Release: Majority of Chicago Voters Support Chicago Clean Air Choice Ordinance
Widespread Support across Political, Geographic Lines for Renewable Fuel Option CHICAGO, 7/25/14 – According to a new poll, 55 percent of Chicago voters support a proposal to give consumers the option to purchase E15 gas – a blend containing up …Read More
Daily Whale: “Poll: Chicagoans support high-ethanol fuel measure”
The City Council Finance Committee on Monday will consider legislation that would make environmentally-friendly fuel available to Chicago motorists. Sponsored by Alderman Anthony Beale (9th) and Alderman Ed Burke (4th) – chair of the committee, the ordinance would allow for …Read More
Chicago Urged to Mandate Ethanol Blend Fuel Sales to Offer Lower Gas Prices, Benefit Consumers
In a bid to provide consumers with more choices, cheaper fuel prices and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, Aldermen Edward M. Burke (14th) and Anthony Beale (9th) today proposed that all Chicago self-serve gas stations must offer mid-grade ethanol fuel at …Read More
Why Chicago E15?
Cleaner
In 2012, ethanol use reduced carbon emissions equal to removing 5.2 million vehicles from the road.
Less expensive
Drivers would save 5 to 15 cents with E15.
Better for engines
Ethanol is a higher-octane fuel that improves engine performance.