Through Genscape’s Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), there are now 1,058,000 QAP-B Renewable Identification Numbers (RINa) available for identification to obligated parties using Genscape’s RIN Integrity Network, a visual platform where obligated parties identify producers offering QAP RINs. Genscape’s validation process utilizes the its monitoring technology to offer a cost-effective and truly independent solution to ensure producers are meeting the EPA’s …
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner: Stop E15
Following the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology’s mark up and ultimate approval of H. 875, legislation designed to untimely repeal approval of E15 that was introduced by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner. “The House Science Committee is ignoring hard data and facts that show E15 is reliable and the most tested fuel to date,” said Tom Buis, CEO of Growth …
USDA Increases Corn for Ethanol Use
The latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate released this week increased 2012-13 year-ending corn stocks and corn use for ethanol. Domestic corn use for 2012/13 is projected 100 million bushels lower as a 50-million-bushel increase in corn used to produce ethanol partly offsets the lower projection for feed and residual disappearance. Larger-than-expected March 1 corn supplies, lower corn prices, …
Biodiesel Board Announces Bioheat Campaign Winners
Bioheat is doing more than warming bodies; it’s warming hearts. The National Biodiesel Board announced the winners of its NYC Proud 2B2 Renewable Warmup campaign, a four-week program recognizing charities in the New York area that dedicate their time and energy to provide much needed warmth to the city’s residents. A total of $30,000 in grants have gone out to …
Social Network Chaos
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How do you combat social media overload?” We live in a new media world where we can communicate instantly with one person or the whole world. Does it ever bother you? Do you have to take a break from it all? Our poll results: Twenty-five percent said Focus On 1 or 2 Social Networks, …
Biodiesel Choice of Fleets Replacing Petroleum
The latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Agency shows alternative fuel use is up. And when it comes to what the groups using fuel at the highest rates, the larger, medium duty vans, are picking to replace non-renewable oil, that choice is biodiesel. Many fleets meet petroleum reduction requirements by using biodiesel rather than alternative fuels. Changes in biofuel …
RFS Reform Bill Introduced
This afternoon, Reps. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Steve Womack (R-AR), and Peter Welch (D-VT) released the RFS Reform Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. During a press conference to “unveil:” the bill Goodlatte said, “The RFS debate is no longer just a debate about fuel or food. It is also a debate about jobs, small business, and …
Growth Energy Heads to the Hill
Growth Energy and its members are heading to Capitol Hill today to meet with legislators regarding the benefits of the ethanol industry. In particular, participants will discuss the value of E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the issues surrounding Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). This morning, the Growth Energy leadership team, CEO Tom Buis, and Co-Chairmen of the Board General …
Extreme Biodiesel to Acquire Promethean Biofuels
Combine small with community, and you might get a big deal! Biodiesel Magazine reports that small-scale refiner Extreme Biodiesel announced it wants to acquire fellow California renewable energy maker, Promethean Biofuels, a community-scale biodiesel producer and cooperative corporation that also provides waste oil and used motor oil collection services: “This relationship between Extreme Biodiesel and Promethean has flourished over the …
Stock Rising for Biodiesel Giant REG
Things are looking up for Renewable Energy Group. According to this article on DailyPolitical.com, Piper Jaffray has increased the Iowa-based biodiesel maker’s stock price target from $9.00 to $13.00 in a research note released on Friday morning: “We are lifting our estimates and raising our price target due to strengthening industry fundamentals where biodiesel RINs continue to improve and feedstock …