The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation commemorated significant developments for biodiesel during the recent board meeting held in Washington, D.C. last month, including successful implementation of B100 EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and advancements in modeling techniques that have led to lower land use scores for biodiesel feedstocks and other advanced biofuels.

The Foundation has played a pivotal role in elevating national awareness of B100 (100% biodiesel use in vehicles) through its groundbreaking efforts in securing the first B100 EPA DERA grants in 2020, collaborating with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the District of Columbia. As a result, over 130 B100-powered vehicles, ranging from snowplows to trash haulers, now form an integral part of these fleets.

The impactful DERA projects showcase the immense potential of B100 as a carbon reduction strategy garnering attention from major fleets while prompting adoption of the technology in several national locations. Such achievements underscore the Foundation’s commitment to driving sustainable advancements in the biofuel industry and transforming transportation with cleaner alternatives.

According to Veronica Bradley, Director of Environmental Science for Clean Fuels, the Foundation’s research modeling projects have helped lower the indirect land use change carbon intensity of soybean oil for biodiesel from 62 g CO2e/MJ to 9 g. “I believe it has room for even further improvement as the agricultural industry lowers its carbon footprint. These accomplishments are a testament to the Foundation’s commitment to advancing sustainable practices in the biofuel industry.”

The Foundation offers educational tours for Congressional staff and members, with recent tours held in Maryland and Louisiana and another scheduled for September in California.