The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released guidance on the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The Treasury Department’s guidance provides important clarity around eligibility for the SAF Credit. The credit incentivizes the production of SAF that achieves a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction of at least 50% …
Dates for 2024 ACE DC Fly-in Set for March
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has announced its 13th annual DC Fly-in and Government Affairs Summit will take place March 14-15, 2024, assuming Congress will be in session on those dates. Building off this past spring’s successful return to Capitol Hill, ACE is eager to continue hosting one of the industry’s longest-running and successful fly-ins for biofuels advocates. “We …
Ethanol Industry Reacts to Waiver Ruling
Farmers and ethanol producers are disappointed in last week’s ruling against EPA’s rejection of refinery waiver requests. A coalition of groups including the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, American Coalition for Ethanol and National Farmers Union reacted to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals remanding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency its rejection of six small refinery …
ACE Talks GREET and HEFF at NAFB
Representatives from the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) talked with farm broadcasters at the recent NAFB Trade Talk about a number of topics, including GREET and HEFF. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says they support requiring EPA to update its outdated lifecycle modeling for ethanol and biodiesel, by adopting the latest Argonne National Lab’s Greenhouse Gas and Regulated Emissions and Energy …
Red Trail Energy to Generate Carbon Removal Credits
Red Trail Energy (RTE) of North Dakota is partnering with Puro.earth to generate voluntary carbon removal credits and market them through Renewable Products Marketing Group (RPMG). The ethanol plant located in Richardton, ND will be the first and largest production facility to bring third-party verified carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits from bioethanol CO2 capture and storage to the voluntary carbon …
House Biofuels Caucus Introduces GREET Act
House Biofuels Caucus Co-chairs Dusty Johnson (R-SD) Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) this week introduced the Adopt Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to update its greenhouse gas modeling for renewable fuels. The Adopt GREET Act would require the EPA to adopt the …
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 …
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 …
Latin American Group Tours SD Ethanol Supply Chain
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) and the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council, hosted stakeholders from Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama this week to see how U.S. ethanol is made, distributed and sold as they consider blending programs in 2024-2025. The trade mission group visited a farm, two ethanol plants, fuel stations, a …