Articles tagged under: American Coalition for Ethanol
Cautious Optimism for Ethanol
Published April 9, 2021
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says domestic ethanol demand is starting to pick up as more people are driving. "There are many reasons to be optimistic, but we are cautious as we work our way out of the…Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case
Published March 24, 2021
A biofuels coalition is getting ready to make their case in opposition of small refinery exemptions in front of the Supreme Court next month. The coalition, made up of four groups including the American Coalition for Ethanol and the Renewable…The Senate Confirms Regan as EPA Administrator
Published March 10, 2021
The Senate confirmed EPA Administrator Michael Regan on a 66 to 34 vote. The confirmation is getting mostly positive feedback from the biofuels industry. In a statement, the American Coalition for Ethanol congratulated Regan and said they look forward to…Ag Groups Thank EPA for Supporting Court Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published February 22, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency will support the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2020 decision that small refinery waivers are only temporary. In response, the four petitioning groups including the National Corn Growers Association and American Coalition for Ethanol said they…New Study Highlights Climate Benefits of Corn Ethanol
Published January 26, 2021
A new study highlights the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of corn ethanol. Scientists from Harvard, Tufts University and Environmental Health and Engineering Inc., published a report looking at ethanol’s carbon footprint, noting the benefits are undervalued, because too many regulatory…A Busy Start to the Year for Biofuels Industry
Published January 18, 2021
It's been a dizzying start for 2021 for the U.S. biofuels industry. On Friday, January 8, the Supreme Court said they would review a court case on small refinery exemptions. Shortly after, there were rumors the EPA would approve at…Plaintiffs Comment as Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Biofuels Case
Published January 11, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling from one year ago that limited the government’s ability to exempt small refineries from the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a joint statement, the plaintiffs in the case said the Tenth…No Guarantees for COVID Relief for the Biofuels Industry
Published December 22, 2020
The new COVID-19 relief package allows the agriculture secretary to make payments to biofuels producers, but there is no guarantee it will happen. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says ultimately, it will be up to the next agriculture…Biden Selects Regan to Lead the EPA
Published December 18, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Michael Regan as the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Regan now leads the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality. Previously, Regan spent ten years at EPA and worked for the Environmental Defense Fund. In…