Comments on: Repeal Of Florida’s Ethanol Law Fuels Debate

By: Mike J.

Mike J. — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:07:42 +0000

There is a listing of PURE GAS stations that you can find on the internet. There are several Pensacola locations on that list. I have been to the BP branded store at I-10 and Scenic Hwy which has one pump on the north side labeled for No Ethanol.

By: LEO GUY

LEO GUY — Tue, 28 May 2013 14:01:07 +0000

@429SCJ,

It’s a no brainer that whatever Rick Scott does, Barry isn’t going to allow this to happen. Remember? :-/

By: Elizabeth West

Elizabeth West — Tue, 28 May 2013 12:51:30 +0000

First of all, this bill is in place to repeal the Florida Renewable Fuel Standard Act. Why everyone seems to think ethanol is a corn and corn only byproduct is beyond me. This is an issue of BIOenergy —not corn. The biofuel plants in Florida aren’t using corn; they use forestry waste, agricultural waste, household yard and vegetable waste and even algae to produce bioethanol. Biofuels are a sustainable technology with a multitude of products that can be used to generate energy. Biofuel technology is also a huge investment opportunity for the state of Florida. Companies are willing to invest millions of dollars in biofuel technology, which will bring about good jobs with a skilled labor force and good money. These are the kind of job opportunities we want in our state. We want the rest of the world to know Florida is open for business and that we have what it takes to innovate and move forward in finding viable energy alternatives for fuels. We live in a state where we buy 100% of our oil, we have no refineries here and Floridians spend billions of dollars on gas that we don’t benefit one single penny from. Ethanol is cheaper to produce and it saves about 60-70 cents at the pump. Ethanol provides a higher octane than gasoline, burns in a clean-air form, and eliminates the MTBE octane additive that is found in gasoline that pollutes groundwater as well as benzene, another toxic octane additive used in gasoline. Also, for the last 35 years, carmakers have designed their fuel systems to use ethanol. I realize if you drive an antique car this is an issue but for majority of Americans, it is not. There is a lot of good information and a lot of misinformation out there on this very important issue. Please, take the time to understand the facts.

By: CD

CD — Mon, 27 May 2013 02:44:40 +0000

With the federal mandates, it amounts to no more than “feel good legislation”. Ethanol must be used in a large percentage of gasoline produced. Always been a mystery to me why non-ethanol costs more when it is cheaper to produce. There are a few (very few) places to buy non ethanol gasoline in the Pensacola Metro area. It is certainly best for small engines….lawn mowers and such.

By: bill

bill — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:51:51 +0000

We can still buy pure gas at Quality Parade, New Warrington Road and Jackson St. in Pensacola. It cost a lot more but my ‘85 Caballero runs much better on pure gas, as does my lawnmower.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:04:08 +0000

CNG

no ethanol but also won’t run in old cars without modification
cleaner, non food based, domestic, can be produced by contented cows (with a little help)

By: SW

SW — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:14 +0000

I think having a choice is right.

I don’t think we should be putting a food source on the fuel tanks, though. I believe corn is much more valuable as food rather than fuel.

Until then, I will go to AL for ethanol free….and lower prices due to lower taxes.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:14:32 +0000

Rick Scott owns vehicles, this should be a no brainer for him.

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:06:13 +0000

So if the government insists we use ethanol in our gas, let them pay for the repairs to our engines in our lawn equipment and antique cars! I will go to Alabama and buy ethanol free gas if I have to! Too bad the Florida penisula can’t do that too!