dc.contributor.author | Ferlazzo, Damon A. | eng |
dc.contributor.corporatename | University of Missouri--Columbia. Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs. Institute of Public Policy | eng |
dc.coverage.spatial | Missouri | eng |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | eng |
dc.description.abstract | On January 1, 2008, the Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act (RFSA) became effective; mandating that all gasoline sold in the state contain 10% ethanol. The fuel with 90% gas and 10% ethanol is commonly referred to as "10."Proponents of the law claim that
"Missouri's [RFSA] benefits consumers, our economy, the environment, and Missouri farmers." Others celebrate the new standard for reducing Missouri's dependence on foreign oil, developing a new production industry, and providing greater demand for locally grown crops. Some consumers however believe that E10 noticeably decreases their fuel-economy. In a Columbia newspaper article, one man said, "I think it's idiotic, my car runs worse with it. I don't like [E10]. It's not nearly as good." Regardless of one's viewpoint, it is important to evaluate Missouri RFSA's impacts on consumers, the environment and the economy. | eng |
dc.description.bibref | Includes bibliographical references | eng |
dc.format.extent | 5 pages ; illustration | eng |
dc.identifier.citation | Ferlazzo, D.A. (2008). "Impact of Missouri's E10 Standard on Consumer Fuel Usage, Public Health, and the Environment." Report 11-2008. Retrieved from University of Missouri Columbia, Institute of Public Policy Web site: http:// www.truman.missouri.edu/ipp/ | eng |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10355/2528 | |
dc.language | English | eng |
dc.publisher | University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy | eng |
dc.relation.ispartof | Public Policy publications (MU) | eng |
dc.relation.ispartofcommunity | University of Missouri-Columbia. Harry S. Truman School of Public Affairs. Institute of Public Policy | eng |
dc.rights | OpenAccess | eng |
dc.rights.license | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 License. | |
dc.source.uri | http://www.truman.missouri.edu/uploads/Publications/11-2008%20Impact%20of%20MO%20E10%20Standard%20Final.pdf | eng |
dc.subject | Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act | eng |
dc.subject | ethanol | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Alcohol as fuel | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Spark ignition engines -- Alternative fuels | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Renewable energy sources | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Fuel -- Standards | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Biodiesel fuels -- Standards | eng |
dc.subject.lcsh | Alcohol -- Standards | eng |
dc.title | Impact of Missouri's E10 Standard on Consumer Fuel Usage, Public Health, & the Environment* | eng |
dc.type | Article | eng |