The Renewable Fuels Association was born in 1981 and RFA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year by spotlighting some of the pioneers in the ethanol industry who were there at the beginning, like Bob Dinneen. One of the leading authorities on the history of the U.S. ethanol industry didn’t get his start working for the energy or agriculture sectors. …
ACE Calls on President to Set Maximum RFS Volumes
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is urging President Joe Biden to set the maximum statutory volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 2021 and 2022 Renewable Volume Obligation rulemaking and pursue all options to ensure uninterrupted market access for E15. In a letter to President Biden, ACE CEO Brian Jennings said, “We recognize your goal is to electrify …
RFA Urges Biden to Support Biofuels Over Foreign Oil
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) sent a letter to President Biden last week supporting the Administration’s call for an investigation into the true causes of recent higher gas prices. The letter also underscored that the solution to higher pump prices is not more oil from OPEC+, but rather increased production and use of home-grown fuels such as ethanol. “Rather than …
ACE Welcomes Rep. Angie Craig to Annual Conference
U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN) will give a special address during the 34th annual American Coalition for Ethanol conference next week in Minneapolis. Rep. Craig will be featured during the morning general sessions on Thursday, August 19, welcoming attendees and providing an update on biofuel issues from her perspective on Capitol Hill. “Increasing the use of ethanol expands markets for …
SD Governor at Sturgis Rally
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem saddled up to ride into the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on horseback, then traded her real horse for a steel horse to lead the Legends Ride, an annual charitable event that is co-sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association. The governor appreciates RFA’s ethanol promotion efforts at the rally each year. “Ethanol is critical to our economy…it’s …
Groups Urge Fair Analysis for Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
A group of agricultural and biofuels organizations is urging Congress to make sure an accountable life cycle analysis is used in developing a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit. The Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers Association, and National Farmers Union sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance …
Ethanol Rides Into Sturgis Again
The Renewable Fuels Association is back at the Buffalo Chip Campground this week to host the 81st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally festivities. RFA will once again host “Free Fuel Happy Hours” to help educate motorcycle enthusiasts about the benefits of using ethanol-blended fuels, and will also sponsor the annual Legends Ride on Monday, Aug. 9, which will feature South Dakota …
Ethanol Groups React to Biden Clean Cars Plan
As President Biden joined auto makers at the White House Thursday to announce a plan that includes a goal for electric vehicles to comprise 50% of new vehicle sales by 2030, ethanol groups were quick to remind him that low-carbon liquid fuels like ethanol will still be needed to reduce GHG emissions from internal combustion engines. Renewable Fuels Association President …
Renewed Summer E15 Ban Would Cost Industry Billions
The recent D.C. Circuit Court decision overturning EPA’s approval of year-round E15 sales could have a strongly negative impact on the rural economy and environment, according to a new analysis released by the Renewable Fuels Association. According to the white paper, if the court decision is allowed to stand and no other action is taken to facilitate continued year-round sales …
CHS Expands E15 Availability With 19 More Fuel Terminals
CHS Inc. cooperative is expanding access to higher ethanol blend fuels by offering E15 through 19 additional fuel terminals starting this month. CHS is registered with the EPA as an E15 manufacturer and sells E15 as an approved grade of fuel through its Cenex® brand retail locations. CHS plans to offer E15 at the following Magellan terminals: Alexandria, Minnesota; Cheyenne, …