Author Anne Korin to Speak at Iowa Summit

Joanna Schroeder

Author and energy expert Anne Korin will be speaking at the 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show being held in The Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa on January 30, 2013.  Korin is co-director of the Institute for the Analysis of Global Security and has written several popular books such as “Energy Security Challenges for the 21st …

Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Gov. Branstad Chairs Governors’ Biofuels Coalition

Joanna Schroeder

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has been selected to become Chair of the Governor’s Biofuels Coalition (GBC) for 2013. Rick Schwarck, president of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, wrote a letter to Branstad, who will be speaking at their upcoming Summit, congratulating him. “Your leadership and willingness to serve as a great representative of Iowa has been instrumental in helping our …

biofuels, Iowa RFA, Renewable Energy

Future Trends for Ag, Fuel

Joanna Schroeder

One of the key topics for discussion during the free, 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show being held in Altoona, Iowa on January 30, 2013 is future trends for U.S. agriculture and fuels. The “Market Outlook for 2013 and Beyond” panel will include Robert Gough, Director of Renewable Fuels for the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS), who …

biofuels, E15, Education, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad to Speak at IRFA Summit

Joanna Schroeder

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will address the 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show on January 30, 2013 being held at The Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa. “Governor Branstad’s continued leadership has helped Iowa remain the nation’s leader in renewable fuels production,” said IRFA President Rick Schwarck. “Under Branstad, the state is at the forefront of proactive …

biofuels, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Second E15 Station Opens in Iowa

Joanna Schroeder

The Fredericksburg Coop in Fredericksburg, Iowa is now offering E15. The station is the second in Iowa to offer consumers E15. Fredericksburg Coop is located in Northeast Iowa on Highway 18 West. “I believe retailers see great value in offering a less expensive, cleaner, more American-made fuel option like E15 to their consumers,” said Fredericksburg Coop Petroleum Manager Steve Neuendorf. …

biofuels, E15, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

E15 Could Save Iowa Drivers $69M

Joanna Schroeder

Based on gasoline sales data released today by the Iowa Department of Revenue, the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) said that Iowa motorists could have saved $69 million in 2012 if E15 would have been widely available in Iowa. E15, a blend of 15 percent ethanol and 85 percent gasoline, is approved for use for vehicles manufactured after 2001 or …

E15, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Iowa Ethanol Production Holds Steady

Joanna Schroeder

Ethanol production in Iowa held steady during 2012 according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA). During the year, 41 ethanol plants produced 3.7 billion gallons during 2012, matching 2011 production. This is around 28 percent of total ethanol production in the U.S. for the year. This is the first time since 2002 where production did not increase year to …

biofuels, Ethanol, Iowa RFA, Renewable Energy

Last Call for Student Biofuels Campaign Ad

Joanna Schroeder

Lights. Camera. Action. Cut. That’s a take. This could be you at your video premier of your biofuels campaign ad debuted during the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association’s 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show being held on January 30, 2013. High school students can enter to win $2,000 in cash prizes for the best ad promoting the use of E15 …

Alternative energy, Biodiesel, biofuels, Ethanol, Iowa RFA

Tom Buis to Give Keynote at IRFA Summit

Joanna Schroeder

Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis has been selected to give the keynote address during the 7th Annual Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit and Trade Show taking place on January 30, 2013. The summit is hosted by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) and will be held at Meadows Conference Center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. According to IRFA, under Buis, …

Alternative energy, biofuels, Growth Energy, Iowa RFA, Renewable Energy

IRFA Elects 2013 Offers & Executive Committee

Joanna Schroeder

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) announced its new Board of Directors Officers and Executive Committee for 2013, elected during its annual meeting held on December 11, 2012. Each producer member has a seat on the Board and votes on officers. New officers will serve a one year term during the 2013 calendar year. 2013 IRFA Board of Directors Officers: …

advanced biofuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Iowa RFA, Renewable Energy