Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuels Association
Biofuel Supporters Tell Biden to Get Renewable Fuel Standard on Track
Published March 5, 2022
As fuel prices increase due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, renewable fuel supporters want President Biden to expand access to biofuels. In a joint statement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, Renewable Fuels Association and others said now is…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…‘Very Troubled’
Published February 4, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association wants EPA to make changes to their proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2021 and 2022. In public comments to the proposed rule, RFA commended the EPA for their proposed volumes for 2022. However, the pro-ethanol group…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.…Ag Groups Glad Snyder Named EPA Ag Advisor
Published October 8, 2021
Agriculture and biofuel groups have a mostly positive response to the EPA’s recently named agriculture advisor. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall is confident Rod Snyder will be a strong advocate for agriculture engagement and collaboration. National Farmers Union…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…From RFA to Nutrein
Published May 26, 2021
The new government and industry affairs manager for Nutrien is Connor Hamburg. Hamburg has been in a similar role for the Renewable Fuels Association.