The U.S. Department of Agriculture received lots of input from biofuels groups this week on how to prove the impact of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of domestic agricultural commodities used as biofuel feedstocks, in response to a Federal Register request last month. The Request for Information is expected to …
NREL Releases BQ-9000 Biodiesel Assessment for 2023
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released the seventh in a series of reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from North American producers participating in the BQ-9000 program based on monthly data collected throughout the calendar year 2023. The 2023 report, authored by Robert L. McCormick, features significant advancements highlighting new parameters that offer a more comprehensive analysis on …
Clean Fuels Intends to Sue EPA Over RFS Rule Delay
Clean Fuels Alliance America this week delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes 14 months before the start of the compliance year; for 2026, that deadline would come at the end of October this year. On June …
Members of Congress Oppose Heavy Duty EV Mandate
More than 150 members of both houses of Congress joined Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan demanding that the Biden administration end its de facto EV mandate on trucks, tractors, buses, and semis. “The Biden administration’s mandate that impacts all trucks, tractors, buses, and semis would strain …
USDA Seeks Climate Smart Biofuel Feedstocks Data
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking information on procedures for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstock crops with the goal to qualify for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the request during the Clean Fuels Alliance America June …
ASTM International Honors Steve Howell
Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce that long-time industry technical expert Steve Howell, MARC-IV (M4) Consulting, was honored with the prestigious Eagle Award at the semi-annual ASTM International D02 Committee meetings in Austin, Texas this week. The Eagle Award honors sustained multiple and significant contributions to the standardization process in ASTM D02 Committee and subcommittees. Howell has spearheaded …
Clean Fuels Sues EPA Over Heavy-Duty Truck Rule
Clean Fuels Alliance America is the latest group to file a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over emissions standards. Clean Fuels asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles-Phase 3. In the final rule, EPA evaluated a range of potential alternative fuel and …
Renewable Diesel Growth Impacts Feedstock Trade
USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) reports that tremendous growth in demand for renewable diesel over the past few years is resulting in significant impacts to global feedstock trade. Renewable diesel, like biodiesel, is produced from the same renewable feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil (UCO). The difference is that renewable diesel is produced using a …
ISO Updated Marine Fuel Specs Include Biodiesel
The International Standards Organization (ISO) recently updated its specifications for fuel use in marine applications, including biodiesel blends up to B100, ensuring their suitability and safety for use in nearly every distillate and residual fuel grade. According to Clean Fuels Alliance America, this marks a significant step forward in promoting sustainable fuel options within the maritime industry. By adopting the …
45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Guidance Issued
The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued guidance Friday for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. The guidance divides transportation fuel into two broad categories – sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and non-SAF transportation fuel and notes that a taxpayer must have a signed registration letter from the IRS “dated on or before …