IRFA PAC Honors Iowa Legislators with ‘Champion of Renewable Fuels’ Awards
September 6, 2016
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IRFA PAC Recognizes State Legislators Based on Voting Record and Biofuels Leadership
DES MOINES, IOWA – The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) PAC announced 19 state legislators have been designated as “Champions of Renewable Fuels.” The IRFA PAC Board awarded state legislators seeking reelection who maintained a clear voting record supporting renewable fuels and displayed leadership for renewable fuels in the Iowa Legislature. This is the fourth election cycle the IRFA PAC has given such recognition.
“The IRFA PAC is proud to support these state legislators who have been consistent leaders and supporters of important renewable fuels issues,” stated IRFA PAC Treasurer Denny Mauser. “These ‘Champions of Renewable Fuels’ helped grow Iowa’s leadership in renewable fuels production and use by working tirelessly to strengthen Iowa’s economy, air quality and rural communities by improving opportunities for ethanol and biodiesel.”
Recipients of the 2016 “Champion of Renewable Fuels” awards are:
Iowa Senators: | |
Sen. Michael Breitbach | SD 28 |
Sen. Mark Costello | SD 12 |
Sen. Tom Courtney | SD 44 |
Sen. Jeff Danielson | SD 30 |
Sen. Randy Feenstra | SD 2 |
Sen. Mike Gronstal | SD 8 |
Sen. Mary Jo Wilhelm | SD 26 |
Sen. Dan Zumbach | SD 48 |
Iowa Representatives: | |
Rep. Pat Grassley | HD 50 |
Rep. Chris Hagenow | HD 43 |
Rep. Lisa Heddens | HD 46 |
Rep. Lee Hein | HD 96 |
Rep. Dave Jacoby | HD 74 |
Rep. Megan Jones | HD 2 |
Rep. Jim Lykam | HD 89 |
Rep. Todd Prichard | HD 52 |
Rep. Dave Sieck | HD 23 |
Rep. Mark Smith | HD 71 |
Rep. Linda Upmeyer | HD 54 |
According to a recent IRFA study, Iowa’s renewable fuels industry accounts for more than $4.6 billion of Iowa GDP, generates $2.3 billion in income for Iowa households and supports more than 43,000 jobs throughout all sectors of the Iowa economy.
Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production. Iowa has 43 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4 billion gallons annually, including nearly 55 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity. In addition, Iowa has 12 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce more than 315 million gallons annually.
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association was formed in 2002 to represent the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry. The trade group fosters the development and growth of the renewable fuels industry in Iowa through education, promotion, legislation and infrastructure development.
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For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org