Articles tagged under: biofuels
RFA Reminds Lawmakers Biofuels Can Help Reach Climate Goals
Published January 12, 2022
Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper believes electric vehicles are important to reaching the Biden Administration’s goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but biofuels also play an important role in the transition. "When you think about the…One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Published December 9, 2021
Biofuel groups say EPA took a positive step forward in addressing small refinery exemptions with this past week's announcement, but there’s disappointment in the reduction of blending requirements. "First of all, 2020 blending requirements were already adjusted, because of the…USDA Unveils More Details of COVID Biofuel Relief
Published December 7, 2021
At the same time the EPA announced its blending requirements, the USDA released more details about their COVID relief plan for the biofuels industry. USDA is providing $800 million to support biofuels producers and infrastructure. The majority of that money…EPA Proposes Blending Requirements, Denies 65 Small Refinery Exemptions
Published December 7, 2021
The EPA released their proposed draft rule for 2020, 2021 and 2022 blending requirements. EPA’s proposed 2020 volumes are at 17.1 billion gallons. This includes 4.63 billion gallons of advanced biofuels and leaves more than 12 billion gallons for conventional…Vilsack: EPA Understands the RFS Needs Stability
Published December 5, 2021
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters EPA Administrator Michael Regan understands the need for stability in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA is expected to release the latest Renewable Volume Obligations soon. According to Vilsack, it’s not only about RVOs,…No Specifics Yet on Renewable Volume Obligations
Published November 22, 2021
The EPA has not announced updated Renewable Volume Obligations yet. Testifying in a hearing last week in Washington D.C., Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says blending requirements need to be in-line with Congressional intent. "I'd like to think that hearing…Senators Send RFS Letter to President Biden
Published October 27, 2021
A group of Republican Midwest Senators sent a letter to President Biden and others in the Biden administration, cautioning against attacks against the Renewable Fuel Standard. The Senators reiterate the importance of using higher blends of biofuels, like E15, as…Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal
Published October 8, 2021
The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…Biofuels Offer Opportunity
Published August 4, 2021
During a Farmfest forum, American Soybean Association Chairman Bill Gordon highlighted the role ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel has on the marketplace. "To me, biofuels is one of the greatest opportunities we have right now to bridge the gap for…