The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) hosted its 15th Washington, DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit March 17-18, 2026, bringing ethanol producers, farmers, and industry stakeholders to Capitol Hill to engage directly with federal policymakers. One of the biofuels industry’s longest-running and most impactful advocacy events, the Fly-In provides a critical opportunity for grassroots voices to help shape federal energy and agriculture policy.
“With so many ethanol priorities hanging in the balance, direct engagement with Congress and the administration has never been more important,” said Brian Jennings, ACE CEO. “Both chambers will be in session, and in an election year, timing matters. We encourage ethanol supporters to join us in Washington this March to reinforce the need for timely action on E15 year-round, 45Z clean fuel production tax credit implementation, and final Renewable Fuel Standard volumes.”
ACE 2026 DC Fly-In Marks 15 Years of Grassroots Advocacy on Capitol Hill
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Interviews and presentations
ACE 2026 Fly-in preview with CEO Brian Jennings
Brian Jennings - ACE Fly-in preview (4:43)
ACE VP of Government Affairs Katie Muckenhirn
Katie Muckenhirn - Fly-in kick off (3:12)
Fly-in participants
Troy Knecht, ACE Board President, South Dakota farmer representing Redfield Energy
Troy Knecht, Redfield Energy (4:33)
Jackie Hayes, Business Development Manager, Whitefox Technologies
Jackie Hayes, Whitefox Technologies (9:22)
Kim Herzog, Chief Commercial Officer, Encore Energy
Kim Herzog, Encore Energy (5:31)
Scott McPheeters, KAAPA Ethanol, ACE board member
Scott McPheeters, KAAPA Ethanol (7:00)
Harmon Wilts, Chairman, Chippawa Valley Ethanol Company, MN
Harmon Wilts, CVEC Chairman (9:49)
Wrap up interview with Brian Jennings
Brian Jennings, ACE CEO (8:34)