The U.S. EPA on May 5 published a notice announcing it will disclose confidential business information (CBI) to the U.S. Government Accountability Office that is associated with small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed under the RFS.
The Renewable Fuels Association has annoucned that Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Kelly Davis has been re-appointed to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.
A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate change, and has outlined principes for its a 50-state carbon plan.
Today as part of his trip to Iowa, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan toured Lincolnway Energy, an ethanol plant near Nevada, and led a roundtable discussion of Iowa farmers and biofuel producers.
The U.S. EIA on April 30 released data showing that approximately 20.64 billion gallons of operatable U.S. biofuels production capacity was in place in February 2021, down from 20.67 billion gallons of capacity in January.
A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate change, and has outlined principes for its a 50-state carbon plan.
U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan paid a visit to Iowa on May 4, visiting with representatives of the Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board, among others. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also attended the meetings.
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."
The U.S. EIA on April 30 released data showing that approximately 20.64 billion gallons of operatable U.S. biofuels production capacity was in place in February 2021, down from 20.67 billion gallons of capacity in January.
The U.S. EPA on April 30 filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking the court to vacate and remand three SREs approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, the day before President Biden's inauguration.
The U.S. EPA on April 30 filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking the court to vacate and remand three SREs approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, the day before President Biden's inauguration.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor submitted comments to the USDA regarding agriculture's role in addressing the climate crisis both at home and abroad. She aruges that ethanol is a readily available and can reduce carbon emissions today.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 27 published a final rule for the Rural Energy for America Program that makes changes related to the OneRD guaranteed loan regulation and 2018 Farm Bill.
NBB asks USDA to support biodiesel in pilot programs
By National Biodiesel Board
April 30, 2021
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.
The U.K. on April 20 announced its sixth Carbon Budget sets a new goal to reduce emissions by 78 percent by 2035 when compared to 1990 levels, and for the first time will incorporate the U.K.'s share of international aviation and shipping emissions.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 27 published a final rule for the Rural Energy for America Program that makes changes related to the OneRD guaranteed loan regulation and 2018 Farm Bill.
In separate comment letters submitted to the USDA, the Renewable Fuels Association explained how expanded ethanol production and use can support the administration's “climate-smart� agriculture goals.
The American Coalition for Ethanol is encouraging the USDA to help establish a protocol for biofuel producers and farmers to easily document the carbon intensity benefits of changes in agricultural practices.
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.
Growth Energy, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Iowa Ethanol Producers Association, and Poet are urging Iowa lawmakers to approve H.F. 859, legislation to ensure all Iowans can benefit from access to E15 at the pump by 2028.
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, questioned U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on his agency's views towards biofuels and the RFS during an April 28 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
On April 23, the Illinois Soybean Growers testified at a state senate hearing on the Governor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Changes. They reasserted their opposition to the elimination of biodiesel policy.
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, questioned U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on his agency's views towards biofuels and the RFS during an April 28 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) on April 27 celebrated 10 years of representing Minnesota's ethanol industry. The group advocates for the ethanol industry at the local, state and federal levels.
Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration's climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22.
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 27 heard oral arguments pertaining its pending review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal's January 2020 ruling on SREs. The arguments largely focused on how to interpret the statute's use of the word "extension."
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on April 26 vetoed a bill that would have implemented additional labeling requirements for fuel pumps that sell E15. In his veto message, Holcomb called the requirement “unnecessary and confusing.�
The New York State Energy Coalition and National Biodiesel Board broadened consumer awareness of Bioheat fuel and New York State legislation to lower carbon emissions with full color, half-page ads in the Wall Street Journal and Newsday.
Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration's climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22.
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 27 heard oral arguments pertaining its pending review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal's January 2020 ruling on SREs. The arguments largely focused on how to interpret the statute's use of the word "extension."
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