{"id":22280,"date":"2026-02-18T06:45:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wisconsin-rep-optimistic-about-e15-fuel-talks-despite-industry-setbacks\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T06:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:45:36","slug":"wisconsin-rep-optimistic-about-e15-fuel-talks-despite-industry-setbacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wisconsin-rep-optimistic-about-e15-fuel-talks-despite-industry-setbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Rep Optimistic About E15 Fuel Talks Despite Industry Setbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771415135545.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771415135545.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/news-1771415135545.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Wisconsin Representative Derrick Van Orden, who sits on the Rural Domestic Energy Council, says he remains hopeful about reaching an agreement on E15 fuel despite ongoing complications in the negotiations.<\/p><p>The Third District Republican told Brownfield that while the nationwide E15 discussions are extremely delicate, he maintains optimism that negotiators will reach a successful agreement.<\/p><p>Van Orden explained that many believed the E15 matters had been settled previously, but complications arose when an industry representative disrupted the process. &#8220;I&#8217;m not going to say who, but somebody threw a, from industry, not [&#8230;]&#8221; he said, declining to provide specific details about the disruption.<\/p><p>The congressman&#8217;s comments highlight the ongoing challenges in finalizing E15 fuel policy at the national level, as stakeholders continue working toward a resolution.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Wisconsin Republican congressman on the Rural Domestic Energy Council remains hopeful for progress in nationwide E15 fuel negotiations. 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