Biofuel stakeholders provided testimony to the U.S. Department of Treasury this week on ways to improve and finalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit rules. During a public hearing, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper urged Treasury to immediately release an updated 45ZCF-GREET model that integrates changes to the 45Z program mandated by last year’s One Big Beautiful …
RFA on Display at 2026 FEW in STL
The 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo (FEW) kicks off June 2-4 in St. Louis, home of the Renewable Fuels Association, offering many opportunities to learn and connect, both onstage and off. “With this year’s FEW being in RFA’s backyard, we’re excited to show attendees first-hand the great work our association has been doing for the industry for more …
Ethanol Report on KC Diamonds Sponsorship
The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kansas City Diamonds, a founding team in the new Professional Softball League (PSL). With a 40-game season and national television coverage this partnership brings E15 to the forefront of a fast-growing sport and passionate fan base. As part of this collaboration, E15 is recognized as the “Official …
RFA Ethanol Safety Program Continues Winning Streak
The Renewable Fuels Association has received its 14th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition, for its ethanol safety program. Missy Ruff, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs, also received an Individual Recognition Award for her 2025 efforts, along with hazmat trainers Joel Hendelman and Glen Rudner. Last year, RFA trained nearly 900 personnel …
RFA and E15 Helping to Fuel the KC Diamonds
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds to showcase E15 as the “Official Fuel” of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season. The partnership will promote E15 through one of the fastest-growing areas in sports, while also supporting the continued growth of women’s professional athletics. With the Diamonds set to compete in a …
Ethanol Report on E15 Win in the House
The ethanol industry is re-energized this week after a bipartisan majority in the House passed long overdue legislation giving E15 a place at the pump year-round. But the job is still only half done and the focus now shifts to the Senate. Renewable Fuels Association Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp, discusses how ethanol supporters overcame challenges to …
Ethanol Advocates Storm the Hill
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association and other ethanol advocacy groups gathered in Washington D.C. this week to push for passage of long-awaited legislation to eliminate restrictions on year-round sales of E15, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which is on the House calendar for consideration Wednesday. RFA also sent a letter to all members of the House …
Countdown to E15 Vote
This is the week that ethanol supporters have been promised a House vote on legislation to allow uninterrupted sales of E15 and there is some optimism it just might pass this time. Under the rule adopted during the Farm Bill discussion two weeks ago, the Farm Bill passed by the House can only be sent to the Senate with the …
Ethanol and DDGS Exports Grow in March
U.S. exports of ethanol increased four percent in March, while dried distillers grains (DDGS) exports grew by 12 percent the same month, according to the latest trade monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association. March ethanol exports totaled 217.8 million gallons (mg) with Canada and the European Union accounting for about 60 percent of gallons shipped and the remainder distributed …
Ethanol Report on Delayed E15 House Vote
It was another roller coaster of a week for the ethanol industry, which expected to finally see E15 legislation make it to the floor of the House for a vote, but instead saw it unexpectedly removed and delayed until a promised vote on May 13. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff …