Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuel Standard

Appeals Court Rules on RFS

Published May 15, 2024

The federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. has rejected an attempt by the oil industry to overturn the Renewable Fuel Standards for 2020, 2021 and 2022. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said the decision is “a win…
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EPA ‘Lacks Imagination’ on RFS

Published June 21, 2023

Growth Energy General Council Joe Kakesh says EPA's biofuel blend requirements vastly undercut the numbers expected. "I think the EPA failed to imagine the value that the industry provides." The timing was also a concern. "The RFS established these volumes…
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Ag Groups Weigh In Over the RFS

Published February 13, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency wrapped up its public comment on the Renewable Fuel Standard this past Friday. Ethanol and corn grower groups touted ethanol as a way for the Biden Administration to reach its carbon reduction goals. These pro-ethanol groups…
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Corn Matters

Published January 12, 2023

The EPA released their proposed volumes for the Renewable Fuel's Standard. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.
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Additional Actions from the EPA

Published June 6, 2022

In addition to releasing the final 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations, the Environmental Protection Agency is taking additional actions support the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA is denying nearly 70 small refinery exemption waivers. The agency is also on track to finalize…
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RFS Lawsuit Settled

Published April 26, 2022

The Environmental Protection Agency and Growth Energy have settled a lawsuit that deals with the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA frequently misses the RFS deadlines, but with this deal, the government must announce the 2021 and 2022 annual biofuel volumes by…
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Thune Frustrated with EPA’s RFS Enforcement

Published March 5, 2022

South Dakota Senator John Thune is frustrated with how the Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing the Renewable Fuel Standard. "I just get an overall sense the administration is very lukewarm toward biofuels. I can't explain that. I've tried twice to…
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Food vs. Fuel Shows Up Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Published March 5, 2022

According to Reuters, the Biden administration is considering whether waiving the U.S. biofuel blending mandates could stabilize rising prices for food ingredients. Corn and soybean oil prices continue to increase since Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters says there are concerns at…
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