Erin Voegele

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January 15, 2013

First cellulosic diesel RINs generated in November

EPA published compliance data on the RFS for November 2012. According to the agency, no D3 renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated during the month for cellulosic biofuels; however, I,741 D7 RINs were generated for cellulosic diesel. READ MORE

January 02, 2013

Fiscal cliff bill extends biofuel tax incentives through 2013

President Obama is expected to sign the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 into law today. The legislation, also known as the "fiscal cliff bill," includes language to extend several biofuel-related tax incentives, including the biodiesel credit. READ MORE

December 06, 2012

EIA releases Annual Energy Outlook 2013 reference case

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has published Annual Energy Outlook 2013 Early Release Overview. The document, which provides up an update of the AEO reference case, predicts a lower rate of growth for biofuels than last year's outlook. READ MORE

September 06, 2012

Airbus announces Chinese partnership, opens student competition

Airbus recently announced a partnership with Tsinghua University to complete a sustainability analysis of potential biojet feedstocks in China and support a biomass value chain. The company also opened its annual Fly Your Ideas student competition. READ MORE

July 18, 2012

A Collaborative Approach

Companies in Portland, Ore., cooperate to vertically integrate feedstock, production and distribution infrastructure READ MORE

July 18, 2012

Building Opportunity

New tax credits in Florida aim to incent economic development and job creation through biofuel infrastructure investments READ MORE

July 17, 2012

Renewable in Rhode Island

Newport Biodiesel expands capacity, state considers Bioheat mandate READ MORE

June 13, 2012

NH bill restricts ability for state to join LCFS programs

The New Hampshire legislature aims to prohibit the state from participating in any LCFS programs that require quotas, caps or mandates on transportation, industrial and home heating fuels without authorization from the state legislature. READ MORE

June 11, 2012

Thailand imposes export surcharge on crude palm oil

A recent Global Agricultural Information Network report filed with the USDA FAS shows reports that Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has imposed an export surcharge of approximately $317 per metric ton on crude palm oil, effective through June 30. READ MORE

June 11, 2012

Ohio algae membrane company wins grant, plans demonstrations

The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has awarded Eco2Capture of Ohio Inc. a $100,000 grant to support the demonstration of its membrane technology to aid in algae growth through its Ohio Third Frontier Technology Validation and Start-up Fund. READ MORE