Nearly 70 industry stakeholders for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – from ethanol producers and agribusinesses to major airlines – are calling on the Biden Administration to move forward in de-carbonizing aviation by recognizing the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne GREET model under Section 40B(e) of the Inflation Reduction Act. In an open letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the authors …
ACE Improves Ethanol Today Magazine
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has launched an enhanced digital presence for its bimonthly industry trade magazine Ethanol Today and will feature a new look in 2024. The digital edition of Ethanol Today is now fully integrated into the revamped Ethanol.org website, offering new digital advertising opportunities. The organization will also roll out a new cover design and look …
Biden Team Hitting the Rural Road
President Joe Biden and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will travel to Northfield, Minnesota today to visit Dutch Creek Farms and highlight the administration’s investments in rural America and efforts to support local farmers and communities. During the visit, President Biden will announce over $5 billion in new investments from his Investing in America agenda – including the Bipartisan Infrastructure …
Clean Fuels Adds New State Regulatory Director
Clean Fuels Alliance America announces the addition of Cory-Ann Wind as Director of State Regulatory Affairs role beginning January 8, 2024, with a primary focus on the West Coast. Wind has spent the past three decades as a leader in renewable energy and most recently led the development of Oregon’s groundbreaking Clean Fuel Program as the Clean Fuels Program Manager …
ACE Enhances Website and Resources
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) recently unveiled a revitalized website, ethanol.org, to serve as a comprehensive resource for all things ethanol. The new online platform aims to enlighten and engage visitors about the benefits of ethanol and its role in being part of the climate solution. The website offers a fresh and modern design, making it easier for visitors …
Latin American South Dakota Ethanol Tour Wraps
A tour this past week allowed stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama to see how ethanol blends have been incorporated in South Dakota as these countries consider implementing ethanol-gasoline blending programs starting in 2024-2025. The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE), U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council hosted the tour for the delegation comprised of …
Clean Fuels Names New Director of State Governmental Affairs
Clean Fuels Alliance America has announced the promotion of Jeff Earl to Director of State Governmental Affairs, following the retirement of Floyd Vergara. Earl has been a member of the Clean Fuels team for the past two years serving as Director of State Regulatory Affairs and playing a pivotal role in shaping clean fuel policies while building strong relationships with …
Scholarships Available for National Ethanol Conference
The Renewable Fuels Association and the Renewable Fuels Foundation are once again partnering to offer scholarships for college students and young professionals interested in attending the annual National Ethanol Conference, Feb. 19-21, 2024, in San Diego. Now in its 15th year, the program is named in honor of Robert “Bob” Sather, an educator who helped found RFA member company Ace …
Carbon Pipeline Project Cancelled
After working for more than two years on a proposed five-state carbon pipeline project, Navigator CO2 today announced it was cancelling the project due to “the unpredictable nature of the regulatory and government processes involved, particularly in South Dakota and Iowa.” Matt Vining, CEO of Navigator CO2 remarked, “As good stewards of capital and responsible managers of people, we have …
Ethanol Summit Continues With Tours
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Global Ethanol Summit (GES) concluded its formal meetings on Tuesday in Washington D.C., but continued on this week with nearly a dozen tours in ethanol producing states. Those tours included: Japan visiting Iowa; Korea visiting Nebraska; Latin America (LTA) visiting South Dakota; LTA visiting Michigan; LTA visiting Minnesota; Mexico visiting Colorado; Europe, Middle East and …