Articles tagged under: biofuels
Legislation Introduced to Support Biofuels Sector
Published June 30, 2021
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, South Dakota Senator John Thune and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst are behind a series of bills to support the biofuels industry. These proposals include $1 billion in grants to pay for pumps and storage tanks for…A Win for Oil Refiners in the High Court
Published June 25, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of oil refiners seeking waivers from the Renewable Fuels Standard. The ruling allows the EPA to extend small refinery waivers to any refinery “at any time," opening up the number of refineries eligible…Biofuels Industry “Pleased” to See Proposed COVID-19 Relief
Published June 21, 2021
The U.S. biofuels industry will be getting $700 million from the USDA for COVID-19 relief. The agency plans to implement this COVID relief within the next 60 days, but other than that, biofuel groups did not know more details last…USDA to Disperse Biofuels, Livestock COVID Relief
Published June 15, 2021
In March, USDA announced $6 billion in available funds through pandemic assistance for new programs or existing efforts. Within the next 60 days, USDA will be implementing those funds. This includes $700 million for biofuels producers, $400 million for a…RFS Case Goes to the Supreme Court
Published April 23, 2021
The U.S. Supreme Court will review the use of small refinery waiver exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard on Tuesday. Oral arguments will be presented by the EPA, the biofuels industry and oil refiners. Agriculture groups have argued the small…E15 Rulemaking Challenged in D.C. Circuit Court
Published April 13, 2021
Rulemaking that paved the way for year-round E15 sales is being challenged in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. On Tuesday, a three-judge panel heard oral arguments on the issue. The oil industry claims the Environmental Protection Agency does not…MN Corn Growers Pledge to Help Fund Biofuels Infrastructure Program
Published April 8, 2021
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council will commit $1 million to fund a future state biofuels infrastructure grant program to help expand access to higher ethanol blends. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Tim Waibel…Governor Walz Rallies for Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Program
Published April 8, 2021
As Minnesota lawmakers put together the state budget, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is trying to rally support to fund a biofuels infrastructure grant program. The governor’s proposal would provide $2 million each year to allow increased access to ethanol and…The Biofuels Industry Seeks Spot in Infrastructure Discussion
Published April 2, 2021
The American Jobs Plan has a heavy emphasis on electric vehicle infrastructure. Renewable Fuels Association Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Troy Bredenkamp wants biofuels to also have a place in the infrastructure discussion. "It's disappointing to see what came…