As the Renewable Fuels Association gathers in Orlando today for the National Ethanol Conference there are many reasons to celebrate, and one is a record high blend rate in 2022. “It is a big deal,” said Robert White, RFA Vice President, Industry Relations. “What happened was you saw unrest in the Ukraine, tight supplies on petroleum, on gasoline, you saw …
Ethanol Conference Teeing Off to Great Forecast
The weather in Orlando this week is in the 80s and the forecast for a great Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference is even better. “We have over 750 registered and a full golf outing today, so it’s going to be a good time and also a very informative time,” said Troy Bredenkamp, RFA Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs. …
Biofuels Caucus Re-Launches for the 118th Congress
The Congressional Biofuels Caucus has officially been relaunched for the 118th Congress. Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) serve as co-chairs for the caucus which keeps Members of Congress and their staff informed on developments in the biofuels industry, and works with stakeholders to ensure policy reflects the role biofuels play in …
RFA: 3rd Triennial Biofuels Report “Needs Work”
The Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released Third Triennial Report to Congress on the environmental impacts of the Renewable Fuel Standard “takes some constructive steps but needs work,” according to the Renewable Fuels Association. In comments during a peer review meeting last week, RFA Chief Economist Scott Richman pointed out several issues with the content they hope will be addressed in …
NEC 23 Panel Will Explore Implementation of IRA
It is almost Go time for the Renewable Fuels Association 2023 National Ethanol Conference, starting next Tuesday Feb. 28 but there’s still time to register and plan to attend the event in Orlando, Florida – which probably sounds pretty good about right now to some in the major ethanol producing states getting hit with major snow! Jared Mullendore, RFA’s Policy …
RFA Analysis Says MN E15 Sales Even Higher in 2022
Minnesota sales of E15 last year were actually even higher than reported by the state, according to a new Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce reports 105.47 million gallons of E15 were sold in 2022, 21 percent more than the previous record of 87.11 million gallons …
New Governor to Headline Nebraska Ethanol Forum
Newly-elected Governor of Nebraska Jim Pillen will join the Nebraska Ethanol Board and Renewable Fuels Nebraska for the annual Ethanol: Emerging Issues Forum March 6-7 in La Vista, Nebraska. Gov. Pillen and Dr. Venus Welch-White, senior advisor to the Agricultural Advisor of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will headline the event and discuss how Nebraska ethanol plays a role in …
RFA Offers Emergency Response ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinars
The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars this year for emergency response professionals interested in learning how to train their colleagues and others on proper responses to emergencies involving ethanol. With the support of safety organization TRANSCAER and the Federal Railroad Administration, professional hazmat trainer Joel Hendelman will teach individuals how to train …
RFA Comments on SAF Tax Credit
In comments to the Department of Treasury, the Renewable Fuels Association said the use of science-based, consistent and transparent lifecycle analysis methods will be crucially important in implementing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. “SAF production presents a major new market opportunity for ethanol producers, as the lifecycle carbon footprint of ethanol continues to …
Iowa RFA Sounds Alarm on New CO2 Pipeline Legislation
New legislation was introduced in the Iowa House this week to limit eminent domain for CO2 pipelines could impact the future of ethanol production in the state, according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw says the legislation would create a “de facto ban” on new projects that allow Iowa ethanol producers to install carbon capture …