U.S. ethanol exports grew by nine percent in June and exports of dried distillers grains (DDGS) gained two percent, both driven by stronger shipments to several leading markets, according to the latest Trade Monitor report from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada remained the leading destination for denatured fuel ethanol, with total exports edging up 2% to 78.0 mg. Exports …
Ethanol Blend Rate Surges to Record High
The ethanol blend rate in U.S. gasoline now stands at its highest in history, driven in part by the conflict in Iran improving the cost advantage for the renewable fuel, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration analyzed by Renewable Fuels Association Chief Economist Scott Richman. The average ethanol content of gasoline sold in the U.S. surged …
RFA Disappointed with EPA SRE Approvals
The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced its decisions on six individual small refinery exemption petitions from four refineries seeking an exemption from their Renewable Fuel Standard obligations for the 2023 and 2024 compliance years, granting full (100 percent) exemptions to one petition, partial (50 percent) exemptions to two petitions, and determining three petitions to be ineligible. According to the …
CARB Schedules Hearing on E15
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has scheduled a public hearing for September 24 to consider approving the technical standards necessary to finally get E15 (15% ethanol fuel) at the pump, nearly a year after the state legislature unanimously passed legislation allowing its sale. On October 2 last year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation which “was effective upon enactment …
Fueling Agriculture Report Gains Momentum
As the biofuels industry continues to press the U.S. Senate for action on E15 legislation, a recent report from U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst”, is getting attention on Capitol Hill and around the country. Members of Congress are highlighting the report’s findings and its implications for American agriculture. Representatives Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), …
RFA Welcomes Regulatory Affairs Director
The Renewable Fuels Association welcomes Maddie Jenks as Director of Regulatory Affairs, a role focused on developing and implementing regulatory strategies that support the association’s mission to expand markets for American-made ethanol. In this role, Jenks will monitor and analyze regulatory proposals and guidance, lead efforts to engage with federal and state agencies to advance industry priorities, and assist member …
New Poll Shows Record Voter Support for E15
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association will be on Capitol Hill this week touting new poll numbers showing a record percentage of registered voters support expanding the availability of E15 fuel and allowing its sale year-round. The latest survey conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association finds nearly 75 percent of those polled support expanding the availability of …
Ethanol Exports Up in May
U.S. ethanol exports increased 11% in May from April’s sharp downturn as shipments strengthened across most major markets, according to the latest export update from the Renewable Fuels Association. Ethanol exports totaled 189.7 million gallons (mg) in May, with Canada remaining the top destination as exports to that country were up 18% to a six-month high of 76.3 mg. Exports …
Ethanol Report on Energy Independence
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 expanded the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to increase domestic renewable fuel production and enhance energy security. As we celebrate 250 years of our nation’s independence, more Americans than ever before are recognizing the important role the RFS plays in helping us be more energy independent. In this Independence Day edition of the …
Poll Shows Record Support for RFS
A new nationwide poll just released by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) shows a record 74 percent of registered voters support the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) today, with just 12 percent opposed to the policy first enacted in 2005 and expanded in 2007. This is the highest level of support for the RFS in 10 years of quarterly polling by …