Poll reveals record voter support for E15

A new national survey shows record-high voter support for expanding access to E15, the 15 percent ethanol fuel blend, and making it available year-round. The Renewable Fuels Association says 75 percent of registered voters support wider availability of E15, while more than seven in ten favor federal legislation allowing year-round sales. Only 11 percent opposed the proposals. “The message from voters is unmistakable: Americans want lower-cost options at the pump, and they see E15 as part of the solution,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “The Senate has a clear opportunity to deliver what voters want by making E15 available year-round.” Support crossed party lines, with 75 percent of Republicans and 77 percent of Democrats favoring expanded E15 access. The survey also found strong interest in higher ethanol blends, with 57 percent of voters saying they’d consider a flex-fuel vehicle for their next purchase, compared to 43 percent who expressed interest in an electric vehicle.