The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) PAC today announced the 18 recipients of its “Champion of Renewable Fuels” awards for state legislators. 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 fifth election cycle that the IRFA PAC has given such recognition.

“The IRFA PAC is proud to support these ‘Champions of Renewable Fuels’ who’ve consistently supported and led on important renewable fuels issues,” stated IRFA PAC Treasurer Daryl Haack. “Iowa is number one in the nation when it comes to renewable fuels production, and that doesn’t happen without great leadership and forward-thinking policies from our elected officials. These Champions have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the renewable fuels industry and have led the way in efforts to strengthen Iowa’s economy by improving opportunities for ethanol and biodiesel.”

Recipients of the 2018 Champion of Renewable Fuels awards are:

 

Senate Champions

  • Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink       SD 5
  • Sen. Tom Shipley               SD 11
  • Sen. Jack Whitver              SD 19
  • Sen. Annette Sweeney       SD 25
  • Sen. Amanda Ragan          SD 27
  • Sen. Rob Hogg                  SD 33
  • Sen. Jim Lykam                  SD 45

 

House Champions

  • Rep. Dan Huseman           HD 3
  • Rep. Chris Hagenow          HD 19
  • Rep. Dave Sieck                 HD 23
  • Rep. Jane Bloomingdale    HD 51
  • Rep. Todd Prichard            HD 52
  • Rep. Linda Upmeyer          HD 54
  • Rep. Mark Smith                HD 71
  • Rep. Dave Jacoby              HD 74
  • Rep. Amy Nielsen              HD 77
  • Rep. Dennis Cohoon          HD 87
  • Rep. Lee Hein                    HD 96

 

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state’s liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production with 43 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4 billion gallons annually – including nearly 55 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity – and 12 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce over 380 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org.