Clean Fuels Alliance America Launches New Podcast

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America is launching a new podcast covering all aspects of the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen says the “Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast” provides a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the clean fuels industry and expertise from Clean Fuels’ program managers. “This project really has been a labor of …

advanced biofuels, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance, renewable diesel, SAF

USDA Announces Grants for Biofuels Infrastructure

Cindy Zimmerman

During an address at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Thursday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the awarding of $19 million in grants to increase the availability of domestic biofuels at gas stations in 22 states. The awards are being made through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) with funding from Inflation Reduction Act. Some of examples of the …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Iowa RFA, USDA

Vilsack to Address Iowa RFA Summit

Cindy Zimmerman

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will address the 2024 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit this month and during the event will receive IRFA’s highest award. “The IRFA Board is very excited that Secretary Vilsack can join the Summit,” said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Marketing Director Lisa Coffelt. “As a state legislator, governor and now USDA secretary, Tom Vilsack has been an …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Ethanol News, Iowa RFA, USDA

Clean Fuels Ready to Fly Under New SAF Guidance

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America is pleased with guidance from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Credit established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The guidance enables companies currently producing SAF under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to access the base value of the tax incentive while it defers allowing …

advanced biofuels, ASA, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance, Soybeans

Renewable Fuel for Ocean Vessels Bill Introduced

Cindy Zimmerman

Legislation introduced recently by U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and John Garamendi (D-CA) would allow companies to preserve RIN credits under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for renewable fuel used for ocean-going vessels. “Ocean-going cargo ships, tankers, and passenger vessels have a need for low-carbon, low-sulfur biodiesel and renewable diesel which provides an additional market for biofuels,” said Miller-Meeks. “This …

ASA, Biodiesel, biofuels, Boats, Clean Fuels Alliance

ASTM International Honors Clean Fuels’ Fenwick

Cindy Zimmerman

Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce that Scott Fenwick, Technical Director, has been awarded the prestigious Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement by ASTM International in recognition of his contributions to the committee responsible for the standards on petroleum products, liquid fuels and lubricants (D02). ASTM, the globally recognized leader responsible for standardizations used around the world, presents …

advanced biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance

Clean Fuels Conference Preview

Cindy Zimmerman

One of the first conferences of 2024 will be the Clean Fuels Conference, February 5-8, in Fort Worth, Texas. The event, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, is where the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries will meet to learn the latest on the next generation of low-carbon fuel policies, feedstock development opportunities and decarbonization efforts from leading …

advanced biofuels, Audio, aviation biofuels, Biodiesel, Carbon, Clean Fuels Alliance

Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications

Cindy Zimmerman

Applications are now being accepted for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant, established in 2018 to honor the National Biodiesel Foundation board member who passed away in 2017. The $2,000 annual award aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research in topics such as biodiesel and renewable diesel research, development related to feedstock production and fuel production, environmental attributes, …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance

Clean Fuels Adds New State Regulatory Director

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Clean Fuels Alliance

Clean Fuels Names New Director of State Governmental Affairs

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

advanced biofuels, Biodiesel, Clean Fuels Alliance