AAA projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over this Thanksgiving holiday, which is an additional 1.6 million travelers compared to last Thanksgiving, setting a new overall record. If you are among the 90 percent heading over the river and through the woods by road, the good news is gasoline prices heading into Thanksgiving are …
RFA Recommends California Implement FFV Standard
The Renewable Fuels Association recommends that the California Air Resources Board require flex fuel vehicle capability in all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold in California, at the earliest practical model year. That recommendation was made in comments to CARB in response to a Drive Forward Light-Duty Vehicle Program Workshop on October 21. “CARB’s number one guiding principle for …
Ethanol Exports to Canada and EU Hit Records
U.S. ethanol exports increased to 188.8 million gallons (mg) in August, 15% above July and 24% ahead of year-ago levels, thanks to record-setting shipments to Canada and the European Union, accounting for nearly two-thirds of total volumes, according to the latest trade update from the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). Canada climbed 11% to 74.4 mg, remaining the top outlet and …
Preliminary Agenda Unleashed for 2026 NEC
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2026 National Ethanol Conference presented by the Renewable Fuels Association with the theme “Ethanol Unleashed,” taking place February 24–26 in Orlando. The theme was chosen to reflect on the robust growth potential that awaits, and the important work that still needs to be done to fully unleash ethanol’s potential. Conference sessions include: …
Ethanol Groups Urge CARB to Implement E15
Ethanol stakeholders submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) this week calling for immediate implementation guidance for E15 so retailers can begin selling the lower cost fuel. CARB opened up a public docket for written comments following an Oct. 14 Scoping Workshop on E15 Use in California. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Chief Marketing Officer Ron Lamberty underscored …
Ethanol Report on E15 Status
At this time last year, the ethanol industry was optimistic Congress would be passing a Continuing Resolution that included approval for nationwide, year-round E15, but no one thought California would ever allow sales of E15, despite being a huge seller of E85. This year, the industry is grateful to have legislative approval for E15 sales in California, while Congressional approval …
Ethanol Production Hits Record High
U.S. ethanol production hit a record high for the last week of October, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. For the week ending October 31, ethanol production ramped up 2.9% to a record high of 1.12 million b/d, equivalent to 47.17 million gallons daily. Output was 1.6% higher than the same week last year and 5.3% …
Ethanol Education Program for High Schools Updated
High school students can now learn more about ethanol in a newly updated ethanol education program presented by the Renewable Fuels Foundation. In the course of four stops on a GPS-style map, students learn what ethanol is, its environmental benefits, how it creates jobs, and how it can be used. An activity sheet provided by Kansas Corn STEM helps students …
EPA Approves More Small Refinery Exemptions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved more Small Refinery Exemptions Friday, prompting backlash from the renewable fuels industry. Acting on 16 individual SRE petitions from eight refineries seeking an exemption from their Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for compliance years 2021–2024, EPA is granting full exemptions to two petitions, granting partial exemptions to 12 petitions, and denying two petitions. Renewable …
New Report Finds California ILUC Score Obsolete
A new report from Life Cycle Associates on “Advances in Estimation of Land Use Change Emissions Associated with Ethanol” shows that the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) method of calculating hypothetical indirect land use change (ILUC) associated with ethanol is obsolete and should be revised. According to Life Cycle Associates, “The cumulative effect of methodological improvements has been a steady …