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Renewable Fuels Not in President Biden’s Plan to Lower Fuel Prices

Published April 1, 2022

President Joe Biden outlined a two-part plan to address high fuel prices last week, but that plan does not include an increase in the use of renewable fuels. Renewable Fuels Association President Geoff Cooper said it’s baffling that President Biden…

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Technology-Neutral, Performance-Based Approach Sought

Published February 23, 2022

The focus on low carbon emissions creates opportunities for ethanol. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said a science-based approach is needed to reach those goals. "Whether it is a low carbon fuel standard or a high octane,…

A Climate-Friendly Fuel?

Published February 16, 2022

A study published by the National Academy of Sciences claims corn-based ethanol is not a climate-friendly fuel. The research was funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Wildlife Federation. It found ethanol is 24 percent more carbon-intensive…

Biofuels Industry Disappointed with EPA Decision

Published January 28, 2022

The Renewable Fuels Association tells the Red River Farm Network the association is disappointed with the EPA’s approach to RFS compliance deadlines. With the final rule, CEO Geoff Cooper said EPA just gave itself power to delay implementation of yearly…

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…

Still Waiting Renewable Volume Obligations from EPA

Published November 26, 2021

Pro-biofuel groups are supportive of the Defend the Blend Act. The Renewable Fuels Association thanked House lawmakers for sponsoring the legislation. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper tells the Red River Farm Network he’s anxiously awaiting Renewable Volume Obligations from the EPA.…

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Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

Published August 30, 2021

The White House is in the process of reviewing the EPA’s proposed 2021 Renewable Volume Obligations. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is not clear about the exact language of EPA’s proposal. "We're almost into September 2021 and…

EPA Vacates 3 Small Refinery Waivers

Published May 4, 2021

The Environmental Protection Agency has filed a motion to vacate three small refinery waivers issued during the last 24 hours of the Trump Administration. These three exemptions were given to Sinclair Oil. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper…

Ethanol Can Be Part of the Solution for Infrastructure and Climate Change

Published April 18, 2021

Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper does not think there’s been enough attention paid to biofuels in the conversations surrounding infrastructure or climate policy. "We've been talking with House and Senate agriculture committees and encouraging them that we're picking low…

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What is the Future for Renewable Fuels in the Biden Administration?

Published February 22, 2021

President Joe Biden has a goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says electric vehicles aren’t zero emission vehicles. "The U.S. Department of Energy says when upstream emissions are properly considered, the…

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Articles tagged under: Geoff Cooper

Renewable Fuels Not in President Biden’s Plan to Lower Fuel Prices

Technology-Neutral, Performance-Based Approach Sought

A Climate-Friendly Fuel?

Biofuels Industry Disappointed with EPA Decision

RFA Reminds Lawmakers Biofuels Can Help Reach Climate Goals

Still Waiting Renewable Volume Obligations from EPA

Waiting on the White House for the 2021 RVOs

EPA Vacates 3 Small Refinery Waivers

Ethanol Can Be Part of the Solution for Infrastructure and Climate Change

What is the Future for Renewable Fuels in the Biden Administration?

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