The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing Wednesday to discuss the Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, introduced earlier this year by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). The legislation would open new markets for U.S. farmers and biodiesel renewable diesel producers by allowing them to preserve Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs) under the Renewable …
Corn Growers Fuel Ethanol Innovation in Ag Equipment
Support from the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and its state corn grower associations is allowing Clemson University and John Deere to move forward on Department of Energy (DOE) project that could increase the use of ethanol in agricultural equipment. The three-year effort, titled Development and Demonstration of a Low GHG Emissions Hybrid Power Module for Off-Road Vehicles, will develop …
John Deere Announces B30 Biodiesel Compatibility
This week as the 2025 Farm Progress Show kicked off in Decatur, Illinois, John Deere announced the approval of B30 biodiesel use across its entire portfolio of Tier 4 John Deere engines, including tractors, combines, and application equipment. During the show, all John Deere equipment operated in the company’s Ride and Drive area was running on B30 biodiesel. Prior to …
Clean Fuels Says EPA SRE Decision Creates New Uncertainty
Making the announcement Friday on Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency also indicated it would propose a supplemental rule in the coming month to consider reallocating the associated RIN gallons and address the impact on the recently proposed 2026-2027 RFS volumes. Clean Fuels Alliance America hopes to work with EPA to quickly finalize this …
NREL Releases 2024 BQ-9000 Biodiesel Assessment
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released the Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2024, the eighth in a series of annual reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S. and Canadian producers participating in the industry’s voluntary BQ-9000® accreditation program. The report was developed in partnership with Clean Fuels Alliance America and authored by Robert L. McCormick of …
Groups Comment on Proposed RFS Volumes
Biofuels stakeholder groups submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency last week on the agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings expressed support for the proposed record volumes, while noting a few targeted changes to ensure the policy continues to fulfill its mission of increasing the use of American-made …
Congress and Industry Recognize RFS 20th Anniversary
A bi-partisan, bicameral resolution was introduced in Congress to recognize the 20th Anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and its foundational role in strengthening the United States’ energy security, supporting rural communities, and growing the American economy. Congressman Max Miller (R-OH) led the resolution in the House, joined by Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), Rep. Nikki …
Happy 20th Anniversary to the RFS
It took a Texas oil man to finally unleash the power of renewable fuels. In the aftermath of 9/11, energy independence became a driving force for President George W. Bush, and he saw the potential for our nation’s productive farmers to help attain that goal. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 was signed on August 8 of that year at …
RFIP Grants Boost Biofuel Access in Iowa
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board recently approved an additional 24 applications from Iowa fuel retailers to support expanded access to lower biofuels like biodiesel and E15 (Unleaded 88). The more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants was awarded by the RFIP Board during its quarterly meeting on July 17. The 24 approved project sites are in 17 …
EPA Holds Hearing on Proposed RFS for 2026 and 2027
The Environmental Protection Agency today held a virtual public hearing on the proposed rule released last month to establish required Renewable Fuel Standard volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027, as well as to partially waive the 2025 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. In his testimony, …