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The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022.
The Renewable Fuels Association CEO said a national Clean Fuel Program will need to be carefully designed in a way that avoids picking technology winners and losers and drives the greatest GHG emissions reductions at the lowest cost.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding its proposed rulemaking and volume obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
With its D.C. fly-in happening at the end of March, the American Coalition for Ethanol's CEO is optimistic about the industry's ability to make progress on higher ethanol blends, both E15 and E85, and laser focused on making it happen.
Urging the EPA to meet its mid-June deadline for a final rule, and voicing some concerns, trade groups mostly praised the EPA's proposal, which has an implied conventional biofuel requirement over 15 billion gallons, a multi-year Set rule and more.
A bipartisan group of 31 federal lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to “swiftly and diligently� take action on a petition filed by a coalition of Midwest governors in April 2022 seeking a permanent solution to year-round E15 sales.
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper has been invited to testify at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The hearing will address considerations for a potential national clean fuels program.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
Summit Carbon Solutions' proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project continues to advance through the regulatory process as the North Dakota Public Service Commission on Feb. 1 issued an order establishing hearing dates.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy, issued a statement in advance of President Biden's 2023 State of the Union address urging the White House to renew its focus on ongoing efforts to accelerate progress under the RFS and expand E15 availability.
During his state of the industry address at the 2023 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw said that the Iowa biofuels industry is “energized, but a little bit angry.�
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Feb. 3 signed the Invest in Illinois Act. The legislative package, in part, creates a $1.50 per gallon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase tax credit to support the supply and use of SAF within the state.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Feb. 3 signed the Invest in Illinois Act. The legislative package, in part, creates a $1.50 per gallon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase tax credit to support the supply and use of SAF within the state.
The government of the Philippines is currently studying the possibility of allowing the use of gasoline blends containing up to 20 percent ethanol, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network.
Sustainable crop-based biofuels remain the main source of renewable energy consumption in EU transport, but are still needlessly restricted in how much they can help meet climate goals, according to ePURE.
The government of Brazil on Feb. 1 announced it has reinstated its tariff on fuel ethanol imports. The import tax will be set at 16 percent through the end of 2023, increasing to 18 percent next year.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed to increase funding for the state's Minnesota's Bioincentive Program, which aims to spur private investment in the production of advanced fuels, renewable chemicals and biomass thermal energy.
The USDA's Commodity Credit Corp. announced on Jan. 27 that it does not expect to purchase and sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2022, which runs from Oct. 1, 2022 through Sept. 30, 2023.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has included a proposed $1.5 million in annual in biofuel infrastructure funding in his proposed budget, which was delivered to the state legislature on Jan. 24. MN Bio-Fuels is applauding the proposed funding.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Jan. 27 suspended Renewable Fuel Standard compliance obligations for two refineries that were denied small refinery exemptions (SREs) by the U.S. EPA last year.
The attorney generals of seven Midwest states are urging the Biden administration to take action on petition filed by a bipartisan coalition of governors in April 2022 seeking a permanent solution to year-round E15 sales within their states.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Jan. 27 suspended Renewable Fuel Standard compliance obligations for two refineries that were denied small refinery exemptions (SREs) by the U.S. EPA last year.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 26 awarded $118 million to 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America's transportation and manufacturing needs. The projects were selected under a FOA issued in mid-2022.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 26 awarded $118 million to 17 projects to accelerate the production of sustainable biofuels for America's transportation and manufacturing needs. The projects were selected under a FOA issued in mid-2022.
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