The Renewable Fuels Association 2023 National Ethanol Conference coincided with the release of EPA’s proposed rule to allow year round sales of E15 ethanol, making it a very timely event with attendance back to pre-pandemic levels. This edition of the Ethanol Report podcast includes highlights from the NEC, including remarks from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper; Ben Hengst, EPA …
RFA Chairman Excited for Ethanol Industry Future
Renewable Fuels Association chair Erik Huschitt CEO of Badger State Ethanol, is excited about the renewed enthusiasm he saw for the industry at the National Ethanol Conference last week in Orlando. “I couldn’t be more proud to be part of this organization and industry,” said Huschitt at the conclusion of the conference. “This is the heart and soul of the …
Iowa Governor Receives RFA Industry Award
A well-deserved award was presented during the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando by the Renewable Fuels Association this week to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for her untiring efforts on behalf of the entire ethanol industry. The award was presented the day after a major victory for the governor in the proposed rule from EPA that will allow her state and …
#RFANEC Explores Implementing Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by Congress has been called the most important piece of legislation for the future of the ethanol industry since the Renewable Fuel Standard, but as the Renewable Fuels Association notes, the devil is in the details so getting implementation right is critical for the industry. The National Ethanol Conference this week featured a panel of …
Ethanol Groups React to EPA Proposal
EPA’s proposed rule released today in response to the request of several Midwest governors that would allow for year-round E15 in their states is a good news, bad news story, according to Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Geoff Cooper. “While we’re glad to see EPA is finally taking action to approve the Governors’ petition, we’re frustrated and disappointed that …
EPA Releases Proposal for States’ Request on E15
Just as the Environmental Protection Agency’s Deputy Director for Office of Transportation and Air Quality was addressing the Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference in Orlando, EPA finally released its proposed rule in response to the request from eight Midwest states for removal of the national gasoline volatility waiver to allow year-round sales of E-15 ethanol. The proposal states, “After …
RFA’s Cooper Gives State of Ethanol Industry Address
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper delivered his annual “State of the Industry” address at the National Ethanol Conference today in Orlando. “When faced with challenges, roadblocks, and failure, we don’t give up,” Cooper said. “We continue to innovate. We think outside of the box. We find workarounds. We eliminate the ways that won’t work…and find the way …
#RFANEC Attendance Above Pre-COVID Levels
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Geoff Cooper is pleased with attendance at this year’s National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. “We are looking at the highest attendance we’ve had in four or five years, we’re actually above where we were in 2019,” said Cooper. In this interview, Cooper talks about how the ethanol industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy …
RFA Celebrates Record High Blend Rate in 2022
As the Renewable Fuels Association gathers in Orlando today for the National Ethanol Conference there are many reasons to celebrate, and one is a record high blend rate in 2022. “It is a big deal,” said Robert White, RFA Vice President, Industry Relations. “What happened was you saw unrest in the Ukraine, tight supplies on petroleum, on gasoline, you saw …
Ethanol Conference Teeing Off to Great Forecast
The weather in Orlando this week is in the 80s and the forecast for a great Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference is even better. “We have over 750 registered and a full golf outing today, so it’s going to be a good time and also a very informative time,” said Troy Bredenkamp, RFA Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs. …