Growth Energy announced its approval of legislation signed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker reducing sales taxes paid on higher blends of ethanol. The tax incentives were authored by state Senator Joyce (D-Essex) and included in a broader revenue package approved by lawmakers this May. The new law also makes technical changes to clarify requirements for…
LEDs, Energy-Efficiency on the Rise at C-Stores
Convenience store retailers are increasingly considering energy-efficient options when looking to renovate existing sites or build new locations, and installing LEDs is a popular method to accomplish this. In fact, many chains are looking to move even farther forward with their alternative energy goals. TXB, which operates 48-plus locations in Texas and Oklahoma, uses LED…
Royal Farms Hosts EV Charger Ribbon-Cutting Event
Baltimore-based Royal Farms announced it will host a Tesla Super Charger ribbon-cutting event on May 7 at 2 p.m. in Gaithersburg, Md. The event is supported by the Maryland Tesla Owners Club (TOC-MD). Royal Farms’ relationship with Tesla began in 2017, and currently has 14 locations with Tesla EV (electric vehicle) chargers open to the…
EPA Issues Fuel Waiver for E15
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decided to issue an emergency fuel waiver to allow E15 gasoline to be sold during the summer driving season to provide Americans with relief at the pump from ongoing market supply issues created by Russia’s war in Ukraine. This will increase fuel supply and offer consumers more choices at…
Sheetz Records More Than 2 Million EV Charging Sessions
Pennsylvania-based Sheetz announced that it has serviced customers with electric vehicle (EV) charging more than 2 million times, reported The Business Journal. EV charging sessions took place throughout the chain’s network of 650 chargers at 95 different store locations. The company initially began offering EV charging in 2012, before electric vehicles were as commonplace as…
EV Charging Milestone for the Traveling Consumer
As history has proven, there comes a time when innovative technology reaches a pinnacle, trickling down until it becomes common practice. It’s generally assumed that electric vehicles (EVs) are on the path toward market dominance in the automotive industry, and with that, mass consumption must ensue. With c-store chains like Road Ranger on board, the…
Stewart’s Shops Adds Tesla Superchargers to Site
The Stewart’s Shops site located at 2951 State Hwy 9 in Ballston Spa, N.Y., is now equipped with Tesla superchargers that can be used by both Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles. There are only a few locations in the U.S. where consumers can access this charger. This supercharger is open to Tesla vehicles and non-Tesla vehicles…
C-Stores Look to the Future, But See Gasoline as King
When the average price of gasoline soared past $5 in the summer of 2022, it seemed like the electric-vehicle future might be accelerated. But don’t discount gas just yet. “The shock and awe of $5-$6 gas has come and gone, and it was a rough couple of months,” said Anthony Perrine, owner of Lou Perrine…
Tech-Savvy C-Store Chain Launches EV Network
A prominent c-store chain has announced its new proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging network and app. It delivers a convenient and reliable fast charging experience at select stores in the U.S. and coming soon to Canada. The chain intends to build one of the largest and most compatible EV fast charging networks of any retailer…
Growth Energy Begins Annual Executive Leadership Conference
Growth Energy began its 14th annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC). This is a marquee event for the biofuels industry where top ethanol industry leaders and innovators will participate in panel discussions, networking and charity fundraising events. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the three-day event with a speech that emphasized the hard-won progress made…