As many of us are finishing up the turkey leftovers this week, some biodiesel producers are reaping a harvest of used cooking oil from the holiday. National Biodiesel Board (NBB) members — such as Newport Biodiesel in Rhode Island, New Leaf Biofuel in San Diego and American GreenFuels in Connecticut — harvest and recycle used cooking oil into biodiesel and …
Biofuels Groups Frustrated by EPA RFS Delays
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday additional extensions for oil refiners to comply with already delayed Renewable Fuel Standard obligations from 2019 and 2020, which were previously extended in April, further frustrating biofuels organizations still waiting for the agency to issue 2021 and 2022 RFS rules or the 2023 volumes or announced decisions on pending small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels …
National Biodiesel Board elects new Governing Board
The National Biodiesel Board returned to in-person meetings this week in Washington, D.C. and elected a new Governing Board. Following a vote by NBB members, the following individuals will serve two-year terms: • Chad Stone, Renewable Energy Group, Inc. • Chris Hill, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council • Dave Walton, Iowa Soybean Association • Harry Simpson, Crimson Renewable Energy …
NBB Testifies to Value of Biodiesel in Rural Economies
The National Biodiesel Board this week submitted written testimony to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit for the hearing, “A Look at the Renewable Economy in Rural America.” The testimony outlines the contribution of the clean fuels industry in terms of jobs and value-added markets for agricultural as well as improved environmental health and reduced associated …
Biodiesel and Soybean Groups Dispute Soy Oil Concerns
Soybean and biodiesel organizations say there is plenty of soy oil to serve all needs, despite some claims to the contrary. With the food supply chain being impacted by a variety of issues, some food industry groups are claiming foodservice cannot get enough edible oil for cooking because oil is being diverted to biodiesel and a burgeoning renewable diesel market. …
DC Gets Grant for B100 Biodiesel Project
The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is getting some help toward lower greenhouse gas emissions in the District thanks to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant. The Project will retire 14 diesel powered vehicles, replacing them with 12 B100 (100 percent biodiesel) vehicles. This effort is projected to reduce greenhouse gases …
Biodiesel Conference Scholarships Available
University science students with a passion for biodiesel and renewable diesel are invited to apply to the National Biodiesel Board for a scholarship to the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo to be held Jan. 17 – 20 in Las Vegas. Students can also apply to present a poster on their biodiesel-related research or outreach projects. A few poster presenters …
NBB Hits the Airways with NPR Sponsorship
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has commenced a three-week sponsorship of National Public Radio (NPR) as part of a comprehensive educational campaign aimed at decision-makers and the public. The 15-second radio spot will air on some of NPR’s most listened to programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered and 1A. “We’re excited to share the biodiesel industry’s ‘Better. Cleaner. Now!’ …
Court Decision Maintains Duties on Argentine Biodiesel
The U.S. Court of International Trade made the decision this week to uphold the U.S. Department of Commerce’s final determination in its changed circumstances review (CCR) of duties on imports of Argentine biodiesel. The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) welcomed the decision. “NBB’s Fair Trade Coalition and members are grateful that the Department of Commerce stood by U.S. biodiesel producers and …
NBB Renews Request to Meet with EPA Administrator
The National Biodiesel Board sent a second request to EPA Administrator Michael Regan last week asking for a meeting to discuss the findings of a new study on the potential health benefits of using biodiesel as a transportation fuel. NBB previously requested a meeting with Regan in May. The study from Trinity Consultants quantifies at a community level the public …