The low-quality, low-carbon byproduct of restaurant fryer grease, once largely reserved for modestly-sized biodiesel production, is now a darling input of the industry's new mega plants. Used cooking oil is in high demand as renewable diesel booms.
As renewable diesel producers source an array of low-quality, low-carbon inputs, they're tapping biodiesel's seasoned pretreatment technology providers for customized feedstock preparation solutions, both on and offsite.
NBB has partnered with Global Partners LP, a major fuel supplier in the Northeast, to launch Project Carbon Freedom. This cross-industry initiative aims to decarbonize five million homes affordably and equitably across the Northeast.
This spring, NBB launched farmer-focused radio segments in partnership with Brownfield Ag News. This partnership includes 13 weeks of 3-minute interviews with farmer leaders across the Midwest. The interviews are playing on 294 radio stations.
Hawaiian Electric announced on June 7 that recent testing shows its biodiesel-fueled Schofield Generating Station will be able to power up a utility-owned microgrid consisting of three U.S. Army installations in the event of a major outage.
The Illinois Soybean Association has partnered with Illinois energy supplier, Premier Cooperative, to promote the use of biodiesel. The farmer-owned cooperative gave its biodiesel salesman's truck a facelift with a new biodiesel-themed truck wrap.
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotional Council in May debuted a super-powered campaign that highlights the wonder of biodiesel. The MSR&PC has also launched a new website touting the muscle behind this homegrown fuel.
Heathrow has successfully incorporated SAF into its operation, ahead of the G7 Summit. Working alongside Vitol Aviation and Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the fuel will be incorporated into the airport's main fuel supply on June 3.
The B20 Club recently welcomed new members Ozinga and Green Grease Environmental. GGE is a specialized recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) in the Chicago area. Ozinga is a provider of concrete, materials, energy and logistics solutions.
Legislation introduced in the both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on May 25 aims to extend the current blenders credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel for three years, through the end of 2025.
The USDA on May 20 published a progress report on climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) that reflects initial conversions with stakeholders on how the agency should develop its CSAF stategy, including the need to support bioenergy.
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on May 20 introduced the Sustainable Skies Act, which aims to create a tax credit to encourage blending of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The credit's value would be based on GHG emission reductions.
Newly released data from the California Air Resources Board, shows that renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels deliver the state's biggest reduction in transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 17 signed legislation that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard that will limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2035.
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.
Renewable Fuels Month spotlights benefits of homegrown fuel
By Renewable Fuels Nebraska
May 11, 2021
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.
Climate 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.
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.
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."
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.
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.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.
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.
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 Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board and the National Biodiesel Board on April 15 announced the investment of funds to help the City of Madison retrofit 20 Fleet Service vehicles to run nearly 100 percent on biodiesel fuel.
RMI and Environmental Defense Fund on April 20 launched the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance supported by founding companies Boeing, BCG, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Netflix, and Salesforce.
2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo agenda released
By BBI International
April 14, 2021
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place July 13-15, 2021 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
The Washington Senate on April 8 voted 27 to 20 in favor of H.B. 1091, a bill that aims to establish a state-wide CFS. The amended legislation will now be considered by the House, which passed an earlier version of the bill on Feb. 27.
Members of the House Biofuels Caucus, led by Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., on April 8 sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to prioritize the Renewable Fuel Standard and the use of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
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