Biodiesel Use

May 13, 2021

Iowa fleets make ‘100 Best Fleet’ List with biodiesel

BY Iowa Biodiesel Board The National Fleet Management Association recently named the Ames Fleet Services Department and Iowa State University in Iowa to the 2021 “100 Best Fleets in the Americas” list. Both fleets use biodiesel. READ MORE

May 11, 2021

Renewable Fuels Month spotlights benefits of homegrown fuel

BY Renewable Fuels Nebraska May is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel. READ MORE

May 07, 2021

Illinois bill would establish B20 requirement

BY Erin VoegeleClimate legislation recently introduced in the Illinois General Assembly aims to, in part, establish a minimum biodiesel standard of B20 for diesel fuel sold in the state. The Illinois Soybean Association has spoken out in support bill's B20 mandate. READ MORE

May 06, 2021

First domestic route in Denmark to use SAF

BY Alsie Express Alsie Express has announced the launch of a collaboration with Sønderborg Airport in Copenhagen and Danfoss, among others, to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its operations in Denmark. READ MORE

May 04, 2021

NBB requests meeting with EPA Administrator Regan

BY National Biodiesel Board The NBB on May 4 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan, asking for an opportunity to present the findings of a new study, "Assessment of Health Benefits from Using Biodiesel as a Transportation Fuel and Residential Heating Oil." READ MORE

May 03, 2021

Avfuel delivers Neste MY SAF to Textron Aviation, Bell Textron

BY Avfuel Corp. Avfuel Corp. has announced an agreement with Textron Aviation under which Avfuel will supply the company with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Wichita headquarters location on an ongoing basis. READ MORE

April 30, 2021

DOE to hold informational webinar on SAF, airport infrastructure

BY Erin VoegeleThe U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced plans to hold a one-hour informational webinar on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and U.S. airport infrastructure on May 4. READ MORE

April 30, 2021

NBB asks USDA to support biodiesel in pilot programs

BY National Biodiesel Board The National Biodiesel Board has filed comments in response to the USDA's requests for public input on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and a Rural Energy Pilot Program. READ MORE

April 29, 2021

Researchers find biodiesel saves lives, results in cost savings

BY National Biodiesel Board A new study demonstrates that switching to biodiesel results in a multitude of benefits at the neighborhood level, including significant health benefits such as decreased cancer risk, fewer premature deaths and reduced asthma attacks. READ MORE