The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) 39th annual conference is taking place August 19-21 in Minneapolis, focusing on the theme of “Fueling Freedom” and building on America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026 by highlighting how ethanol expands fuel choice, relieves pain at the pump, boosts rural economies, and strengthens U.S. energy security.
The agenda will feature several key speakers, including U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Tom Kloza, a world-renowned oil market analyst, and Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC).
ACE CEO Brian Jennings says the conference will feature two days of speakers and panels focusing on key issues for the ethanol industry, particularly the fight for nationwide, year-round E15, and they are pleased to have Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) as their congressional keynoter this year.
The conference will also feature addresses by oil market analyst Tom Kloza, and Ryan LeGrand, President and CEO of U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council (USGBC). In addition, Jennings says they will have a special track of breakout panels this year on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.
“It’s the first time we’ve ever had a track specific to a federal tax credit, but there’s so much interest in the 45Z credit, ethanol plants are making good on applying for that credit, obtaining that credit right now, but there’s still more we need to learn from Treasury about how that credit will work. And so we have a whole breakout track dedicated to really diving into and understanding the ins and outs of the 45Z tax credit from a wide range of experts,” said Jennings.
In addition to previewing the conference, Jennings comments on the status of the 45Z tax credit and the efforts to get E15 legislation through the Senate in this interview:
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