The governor of Nebraska testified at the Environmental Protection Agency hearing in Kansas City today on the importance of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) being implemented as intended by Congress. The governor also took part in a Fuels America press conference during the hearing this morning. “The Renewable Fuel Standard is one of the most successful energy policies adopted by …
RFA on First Panel at EPA Hearing
Over 100 biofuels supporters are in Kansas City this morning for another public hearing on the EPA’s proposed volume obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Up on the first panel was Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen who woke everyone up with a strongly worded message to EPA. “We encourage EPA to truly put the RFS …
EPA #RFS Hearing Call-In Information
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding a public hearing tomorrow, June 9, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. The hearing begins at 9:00 am CT at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108. EPA representatives will be listening to comments related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposed rules, ‘‘Renewable Fuel …
#Biofuel Supporters Rally For Higher #RFS Blending
The EPA comment period for the 2017 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are open and biofuel supporters are rallying for support in calling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to increase the amount of biofuels, especially first generation biofuels that include corn-based ethanol. Thursday, June 9, 2016, the EPA is hosting a hearing in …
#RFS Comment Period Opens
The comment period for the latest proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for years 2017 & 2018 has opened. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed 2017 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) proposal would reduce corn ethanol volumes by approximately 200 million gallons while other categories were slightly raised, but not yet at statue levels. The comment period goes through July 11, 2016, …
#RFS Hearing Scheduled by EPA
Concerned about the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) proposed 2017 rules? The industry has a chance to voice them on June 9, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri at a public hearing on the “Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2017 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2018.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says those wishing to testify during the hearing must …
#Biodiesel Industry Calls 2018 RVO Shortsighted
The biodiesel industry is calling the required volumes of the advanced biofuels category under the Renewable Fuel Standard shortsighted in reaction to the EPA’s release of the 2018 RVO proposal. The amount of increase in biodiesel from 2017 to 2018 was a mere 100 million gallons. The Iowa Biodiesel Board is calling on the EPA to set volumes that more …
Advanced #Biofuels Inch Upward in 2017 RVOs
The advanced biofuels categories were increased with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed 2017 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) that were released yesterday. The RVOs are part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). While not on track as mandated by law in 2007, advanced fuels are gaining ground with an increase in volumes from 2016. Some in the industry see …
More 2017 RVO Reacts from #Ethanol Industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft proposed renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2017 as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) yesterday and the biofuels industry is reacting to numbers that remain under statute levels. For first generation biofuels, that includes corn-based ethanol, the numbers were increased from 2016 but still remain 200 million gallons below what …
.@EthanolRFA Reacts to @EPA 2017 #RFS Proposal
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its draft Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for 2017 on Wednesday proposing a total renewable fuel volume of 18.8 billion gallons, including four billion in advanced biofuels and 312 million gallons is cellulosic biofuel. In this interview, Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen says the proposal falls 200 …