Articles tagged under: RFS
Denver Court to Hear RFS Court Case
Published July 31, 2018
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals will hear a lawsuit that challenges EPA’s small refinery waivers. The Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, American Coalition for Ethanol and National Farmers Union filed the lawsuit. These groups argue EPA abused…EPA Takes Input on RFS
Published July 19, 2018
At a public hearing in Michigan, the Environmental Protection Agency got an earful about the Renewable Fuel Standard and small-refinery waivers. With the departure of former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty said…A Plan to Reallocate Waived Biofuels
Published July 15, 2018
The ethanol industry will continue to pursue a fix for the damages brought on from EPA’s issuing of small refinery waivers. Ahead of a public hearing Wednesday, Renewable Fuels Association Executive Vice-President Geoff Cooper says there is a plan to…Ethanol Demand Loss Frustrates SD Farmers
Published June 13, 2018
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt met with farmers in Reliance, South Dakota Wednesday. National Corn Growers Association board director Keith Alverson, who farms at Chester, South Dakota, says Pruitt remains vague. "The margins are pinched at ethanol plants. We're…Ethanol Industry Continues Concern With EPA
Published June 1, 2018
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is concerned with the status of E15. "We're very concerned the administration is not going to fulfill the promise of the President to allow E15 use year-round. You would sure expect if the…EPA Sued for Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 30, 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency is being challenged for granting three small refinery waivers to large processors. A coalition of farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and the Renewable Fuels Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying…Growth Energy Responds to RFS Meeting
Published May 9, 2018
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump sat down with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says the ethanol and oil…Ethanol Industry Seeks Year-Round E-15 Sales, Clarity
Published May 7, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard is on the calendar. On Tuesday, lawmakers will meet again with President Trump. National Farmers Union Biofuels Advisor Anne Steckel says this is the fourth and likely final meeting. “The way…Another RFS Meeting at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Published May 3, 2018
Another White House meeting on the Renewable Fuel Standard and RINs is on the schedule. President Donald Trump will meet with Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomy and Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst on Tuesday. This…