
February 19, 2026
BY Erin Krueger
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The U.S. EPA on July 16 released data showing nearly 2.16 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in June, up 7% when compared to the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first half of 2026 reached 11.94 billion.
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded $5.6 million to support 11 projects that focus on converting, treating, processing, refining or manufacturing products to utilize plant, animal and woody biomass.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office on July 14 announced its intent to open a $58 million funding opportunity to support the production of chemicals from alternative and waste feedstocks.
A research team at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a method to produce jet-grade fuel from food waste, contributing to a circular bioeconomy.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels and Feedstocks Office will hold its 2027 Peer Review Meeting the week of April 19, 2027, to evaluate office-funded projects for their contributions to DOE's goals.