The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce a new partnership with the Kansas City Diamonds, a founding team in the new Professional Softball League (PSL). With a 40-game season and national television coverage this partnership brings E15 to the forefront of a fast-growing sport and passionate fan base. As part of this collaboration, E15 is recognized as the “Official …
Iowa RFA Urges Action on Summit Carbon Permits
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is urging the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to establish a hearing schedule for the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon capture, use, and sequestration (CCUS) pipeline project permit request that was submitted six months ago. “For twenty-five years, Iowa has benefited greatly from being the most profitable place in the world to convert corn into ethanol,” …
RFA Ethanol Safety Program Continues Winning Streak
The Renewable Fuels Association has received its 14th consecutive National Achievement Award from TRANSCAER, a national hazardous materials safety coalition, for its ethanol safety program. Missy Ruff, RFA’s Director of Safety and Technical Programs, also received an Individual Recognition Award for her 2025 efforts, along with hazmat trainers Joel Hendelman and Glen Rudner. Last year, RFA trained nearly 900 personnel …
RFA and E15 Helping to Fuel the KC Diamonds
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is partnering with the Kansas City Diamonds to showcase E15 as the “Official Fuel” of the organization for the inaugural Professional Softball League season. The partnership will promote E15 through one of the fastest-growing areas in sports, while also supporting the continued growth of women’s professional athletics. With the Diamonds set to compete in a …
Nebraska Governor Proclaims May Renewable Fuels Month
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has officially proclaimed May as Renewable Fuels Month, joining with the Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) in celebrating the state’s 24 ethanol plants that produce over 2 billion gallons of homegrown renewable fuel annually, with a total economic impact of over $6 billion per year. “This industry fuels our vehicles and saves consumers money, and it also …
Ethanol Report on E15 Win in the House
The ethanol industry is re-energized this week after a bipartisan majority in the House passed long overdue legislation giving E15 a place at the pump year-round. But the job is still only half done and the focus now shifts to the Senate. Renewable Fuels Association Senior VP, Government & Public Affairs, Troy Bredenkamp, discusses how ethanol supporters overcame challenges to …
E15 Legislation Passes House
In a beautifully bipartisan vote of 218 to 203, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, often referred to as the E15 bill because it fixes an outdated rule to allow uninterrupted, nationwide sales of the lower cost ethanol blend. Ethanol producers, corn growers, and even the oil industry applauded …
Ethanol Supporters Set Record Straight on E15
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), co-chair of the biofuels caucus and original sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues at a press conference Tuesday urging Congress to lower prices at the pump for consumers and increase much-needed market access for ag producers by passing the bill that will allow year-round access …
Ethanol Advocates Storm the Hill
Members of the Renewable Fuels Association and other ethanol advocacy groups gathered in Washington D.C. this week to push for passage of long-awaited legislation to eliminate restrictions on year-round sales of E15, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which is on the House calendar for consideration Wednesday. RFA also sent a letter to all members of the House …
Countdown to E15 Vote
This is the week that ethanol supporters have been promised a House vote on legislation to allow uninterrupted sales of E15 and there is some optimism it just might pass this time. Under the rule adopted during the Farm Bill discussion two weeks ago, the Farm Bill passed by the House can only be sent to the Senate with the …