As President Biden has pledged that half of all new cars will be electric by 2030, some are raising concerns about the impact such a rapid change would have on agriculture and rural America. The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing to examine that issue Wednesday and heard from several stakeholders who stand to be impacted, one being convenience store …
RFA President and CEO Comments on EV Hearing
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper is testifying at a House Agriculture Committee “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America.” today, January 12, at 10 AM ET. Ahead of the hearing, Cooper held a press call with reporters to discuss the vital role that agriculture and rural America can and should play in securing …
RFA Schedules 2022 ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinars
The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars this year for emergency response professionals above the technical level of training who are 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 …
Ethanol Production Ends 2021
Despite a slight drop, U.S. ethanol production kept above the million barrels per day level for the last week of 2021. Production maintained a million barrels per day for 12 weeks in a row the last half of the year, for a total of 24 weeks in 2021. According to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the …
Supreme Court Turns Down E15 Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up an appeal of the D.C. Circuit Court decision that struck down EPA’s rule to allow year-round sales of E15 (15% ethanol) in July 2021. The petition was filed by Growth Energy in October, arguing that the decision “did not give proper deference to EPA, contradicted Congressional intent in promoting renewable fuels, and …
House Ag to Hold Hearing on EV Implications for Agriculture
The House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing January 12 on “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America.” Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper is scheduled to be a witness at the hearing. “I look forward to participating in this timely and important hearing,” Cooper said. “I’m excited to share RFA’s views on the crucial …
Ethanol Exports Grow in November
U.S. ethanol exports in November skyrocketed by 43% to nearly 150 million gallons (mg), due in part to the largest volume of undenatured fuel ethanol exports since March 2020. According to the Renewable Fuels Association, Canada remained the top destination for U.S. ethanol for the eighth consecutive month with imports of 37.4 mg. Although reflective of a slight uptick from …
ACE Testimony Encourages EPA to Revise RFS Proposal
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings testified on behalf of the organization’s members today during a virtual public hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rulemaking for 2020, 2021 and 2022 compliance years. Jennings noted that they are pleased EPA proposed a statutory 15 billion gallons for 2022 and put forth a plan …
Ethanol Industry Testifies on EPA RFS Proposals
The Environmental Protection Agency is holding a virtual hearing today with fuel industry stakeholders on proposed renewable volume obligations for 2020 through 2022. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper kicked off the hearing for the ethanol industry with his comments that EPA’s proposal marks “an important and long-awaited step toward restoring order, integrity and stability to the Renewable …
RFA Grows Stronger in 40th Year
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) welcomed more than 20 new members during its 40th year anniversary celebration this year. “For four decades strong, RFA’s member companies have worked together to move the renewable fuels industry forward,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “Whether innovating new technologies, shaping policies and regulations, or opening new markets, RFA’s members remain at the …