Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuels Association
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…Ethanol Industry Competes for Corn
Published April 17, 2021
Due to tight supplies, ethanol plants are competing more than usual for corn. Renewable Fuels Association Chief Economist Scott Richman is hopeful for adequate corn planting conditions and decent weather to replenish supply. Richman also said ethanol prices had been…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…Biofuels Coalition Prepares for Supreme Court Case
Published March 24, 2021
A biofuels coalition is getting ready to make their case in opposition of small refinery exemptions in front of the Supreme Court next month. The coalition, made up of four groups including the American Coalition for Ethanol and the Renewable…The Senate Confirms Regan as EPA Administrator
Published March 10, 2021
The Senate confirmed EPA Administrator Michael Regan on a 66 to 34 vote. The confirmation is getting mostly positive feedback from the biofuels industry. In a statement, the American Coalition for Ethanol congratulated Regan and said they look forward to…Ag Groups Thank EPA for Supporting Court Decision on Small Refinery Exemptions
Published February 22, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency will support the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s 2020 decision that small refinery waivers are only temporary. In response, the four petitioning groups including the National Corn Growers Association and American Coalition for Ethanol said they…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…Collin Peterson Receives Industry Award from RFA
Published February 17, 2021
The Renewable Fuels Association awarded former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson with the RFA Industry Award. The RFA said Peterson has been the ethanol industry’s most effective and passionate advocate in the House of Representatives for decades. While in…Biofuels Industry Looks for Fresh Start in New Administration
Published January 25, 2021
During the final days of the Trump administration, the EPA granted three additional small refinery exemptions. National Farmers Union Senior Advisor Anne Steckel says NFU is looking forward to a fresh start. "There's a different administration now with a different…