ACE is the grassroots voice of the ethanol industry, supporting ethanol through market development, public policy, and PR.

Sioux Falls, SD
Joined June 2009
What's next is Ben will help ACE strengthen our unparalleled reputation of working with wholesalers and retailers to increase sales of ethanol-blended fuel just as access to key #E15 markets is poised to be unlocked! xitter.cf/EthanolToday/status/21…
Ben Rhodes says that, like many others, he didn’t find ethanol – ethanol found him, and after four years in renewable fuels, he can’t wait to see what’s next. Read more about Ben's ethanol story: ethanol.org/ethanol-today/my…
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EPA has proposed reallocating 100% of excess 2025 SREs to the 2026–2027 RFS obligations. EPA exempted 1.76B RINs for 29 refineries, about 770M more than the approximately 990M previously projected. Read ACE CEO Brian Jennings' statement: ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-sta…
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Thank you to our Congressional #biofuel champions for your leadership on working to preserve the integrity of the #RFS! xitter.cf/RepAdrianSmith/status/…
Today, I led a letter with @RepNikkiB and 37 colleagues urging @EPALeeZeldin and @SecretaryWright to build on the admin’s historic support for American biofuels by issuing a supplemental rule that provides much-needed certainty for biofuel producers and consumers. Read more⬇️ adriansmith.house.gov/media/…
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🚜 Happy National Farmers Day! Today, we celebrate the farmers who fuel our communities, strengthen rural economies, and help power America’s energy future. Thank you for all you do! #NationalFarmersDay
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"...AI can turn years of plant data and operating knowledge into better decisions, made earlier and more consistently across every shift. That's the opportunity for producers today." Read more from ACE member @GolgixAi! xitter.cf/EthanolToday/status/21…
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The pump doesn’t lie. E15 saves American money. We need E15 now.
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Building up to this, ACE has been working to solve for the 45Z documentation & verification requirements for farming practices. Reach out to us to learn about how we can help plants navigate the opportunities with monetizing farming practices under 45Z. xitter.cf/EthanolToday/status/21…
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ACE is in Las Vegas, NV, this week for @NACSonline, speaking with fuel retailers about implementing E15 and higher blends. If you're attending, visit booth C7368 to chat with ACE chief strategy officer Ron Lamberty and ACE CMO Ben Rhodes!
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The September/October issue of Ethanol Today magazine is online now! Check it out for updates on 45Z, AI in ethanol plants, a conference recap and MORE! ethanol.org/ethanol-today
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As the new school year gets underway, ACE congratulates the 2026 scholarship recipients Tanner Dohrman, Alex Miller, & Emily Schreiner. Each student receives a $1,000 scholarship through ACE’s Scholarship Program to help further their collegiate education. ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-sch…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 39th annual conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, last month. Read more about the award recipients: ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-202…
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ACE submitted comments on the CARB proposed amendments to the CaRFG. ACE highlighted the importance of allowing retailers to blend E15 at the pump, which could expand the availability of both E15 & E85 & reduce the cost of infrastructure for offering E15. ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-tha…
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Ben Rhodes, executive director of NEB, will serve as ACE CMO beginning September 28, joining Ron Lamberty to intensify ACE's efforts to develop new domestic & international markets for ethanol. Lamberty will take on the new title of chief strategy officer. ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-wel…
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ACE is a proud sponsor of the Nebraska Ethanol Board Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Summit in Kearney, NE. ACE member services coordinator, Anna Carpenter, is at the event - stop by the ACE booth to chat with her!
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Minneapolis for ACE’s 39th annual conference! You can revisit the highlights and browse event photos through our virtual newsroom. We look forward to seeing you next year in Sioux Falls, August 25-27, 2027. agnewswire.com/2026/08/14/20…
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ACE today welcomed California legislative passage of SB 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, which allows retailers to legally sell E15 using existing gasoline storing and handling infrastructure while state regulators complete work required for permanent sales. ethanol.org/ace-news/ace-app…
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The @ACEethanol annual conference kicked off yesterday by welcoming new board members. energy.agwired.com/2026/08/2…
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