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 …
Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications
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, …
Clean Fuels Adds New State Regulatory Director
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 …
Clean Fuels Names New Director of State Governmental Affairs
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 …
Washington Clean Fuel Standard Reports 1st Quarter Results
The Washington Clean Fuel Standard recently released its first-quarter results for the number of credits generated by alternative low-carbon fuels, demonstrating the program’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, supporting local economies, and fostering a unified market for biomass-based diesel on the West Coast. During the first quarter of 2023, the program solidified its role in the race to meet carbon …
NREL Releases 6th Edition of Biodiesel Handling Guide
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, funded by Clean Fuels Alliance America to offer basic information on biodiesel’s proper and safe use to help fleets, blenders, distributors and others understand the handling and use of these fuels while highlighting environmental and performance benefits. Under the direction of Clean …
Clean Fuels Conference 2024 Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2024 Clean Fuels Conference, February 5-8, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual Clean Fuels Alliance America event for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel includes a full slate of educational sessions featuring industry experts and plenty of networking opportunities. Attendees include clean fuels producers and marketers, distributors, feedstock providers, fleet managers, Original …
Oilseeds Stakeholders Urge Use of GREET Model for SAF
Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, the National Oilseed Processors Association, and the U.S. Canola Association this week wrote to a senior energy advisor urging the Biden administration to support the investments made by U.S. companies and farmers who are ramping up production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The trade associations, whose combined memberships represent the entire value …
Clean Fuels Assesses Global UCO Supplies
Growing demand for cleaner fuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is creating a new opportunity to develop additional supplies of low-carbon fats and oils, including used cooking oil and surplus crop oils, according to Clean Fuels Alliance America, which has released a new report assessing potential global supplies of used cooking oil (UCO) to meet that …
Clean Fuels Announces Floyd Vergara’s Retirement
Clean Fuels Alliance America congratulates Floyd Vergara, Director of State Governmental Affairs, on his upcoming retirement at the end of this month. Vergara has an accomplished career in the clean fuels industry with nearly four decades of experience. He currently manages the Clean Fuels West Coast office in Sacramento, California, and leads the team responsible for government affairs in all …