U.S. ethanol exports were up 18% in September to 120.5 million gallons (mg), thanks in part to global denatured fuel sales reaching an 18-month high, according to the latest analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association. Canada was our largest destination for the 30th consecutive month with exports of 60.4 mg, accounting for half of total sales despite a 3% decrease …
RFA Urges COP28 to Include Ethanol in Climate Change Fight
As leaders from around the world convene this week in the United Arab Emirates to kick off the 2023 United Nations climate change conference (COP28), the Renewable Fuels Association is calling on U.S. delegates at the event to “prominently highlight the U.S. biofuels industry’s remarkable contributions to the fight against global climate change.” RFA sent a letter to U.S. climate …
Flex Fuel Fairness Act Introduced in House
U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN) this week introduced the Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023, designed to level the playing field for vehicles running on low-carbon liquid fuels, like ethanol. “As we look toward a cleaner energy future with options to lower carbon emissions, it’s imperative to amplify solutions like flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) and ensure …
RFA Partners with Girls Auto Clinic for Ethanol Education
The Renewable Fuels Association has just announced a new partnership with the Girls Auto Clinic (GAC) to bring ethanol education and promotion to a new and growing audience – women who are actively interested in auto purchasing, maintenance, and repair. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Patrice Banks, Girls Auto Clinic builds and provides tools to drive knowledge and engagement to …
Ethanol Industry Reacts to Waiver Ruling
Farmers and ethanol producers are disappointed in last week’s ruling against EPA’s rejection of refinery waiver requests. A coalition of groups including the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, American Coalition for Ethanol and National Farmers Union reacted to the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals remanding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency its rejection of six small refinery …
The RFS Really Did Shatter the “Blend Wall” for Ethanol
By Scott Richman, RFA Chief Economist Not so long ago, renewable fuel critics claimed that due to purported infrastructure and vehicle constraints, the ethanol content in gasoline simply could not exceed 10.0%. They referred to this supposed limitation as the “blend wall,” and for several years that terminology found its way into virtually every debate about ethanol, the Renewable Fuel …
RFA at Farm Broadcasters Meeting
Each year at this time, the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual convention provides an opportunity for the Renewable Fuels Association to connect with audiences around the country by doing interviews with agricultural reporters. At the event this year were RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper, VP of Industry Relations Robert White, and Communications Director Ken Colombini, and once …
Political Expert Charlie Cook Booked for NEC
Charlie Cook, founder of The Cook Political Report and well-known political analyst for National Journal, has been confirmed to headline the luncheon at the 2024 National Ethanol Conference, Feb. 19-21 in San Diego, according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). The luncheon will be Feb. 20 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. “Elections have important consequences and implications for the …
Ethanol Report on Veterans for Renewable Fuels
The ethanol industry has a lot to celebrate for Veterans Day – including 15 percent of its workforce. The Renewable Fuels Association is honoring its veterans this year by launching “Veterans for Renewable Fuels” (VRF), a new program to recognize and celebrate the contributions of military veterans in the industry and provide them with opportunities to network and support one …
RFA Launches Veterans for Renewable Fuels Project
The Renewable Fuels Association today announced the launch of Veterans for Renewable Fuels, a new initiative for military veterans and immediate family members working in the U.S. ethanol industry to recognize and celebrate the contributions of military veterans and provide them with opportunities to network and support one another. According to the Department of Energy, nearly one out of every …