(September 18, 2013) WASHINGTON — Following a decision today by the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals Court which will allow the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to continue the implementation of the low carbon fuel standard (LCFS), the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy commented:

“We are currently evaluating both the decision and the dissent. We are contemplating all legal options.”

About the Renewable Fuels Association
The RFA is the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry. Since 1981, the RFA serves as the voice of the ethanol industry, providing advocacy, authoritative analysis, and important industry data to its members, Congress, federal and state government agencies, strategic partners, the media and other opinion-leader audiences. For more information, visit www.EthanolRFA.org.

About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America's economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home. More information can be found at GrowthEnergy.org.