The RFA and Growth Energy have praised many elements included in the U.S. EPA's Third Triennial Report to Congress on the environmental impacts of the RFS, but are calling on the agency to make several important improvements to the report.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook on March 7, predicting that renewables will account for 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, expanding to 26 percent in 2024.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecasts for both 2023 and 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released March 7. The forecast for ethanol blending was also increased.
The attorneys general of Iowa and Nebraska on March 6 notified U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan of their intent to sue the agency over its illegal delay in issuing regulations to allow year-round sales of E15 within their states.
United Airlines on March 2 named Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch as its first chief trash officer as part of a new consumer education campaign designed to promote the expected benefit of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more broadly.
The Washington State Senate on March 1 voted 46 to 2 in favor of a bill that aims to encourage the manufacture and purchase of SAF though tax incentives. The bill also directs WSU to convene a workgroup to further development of alternative jet fuel.
Parkland Corp., a Canada-based independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products, on March 2 announced it will not move forward with previously announced plans to develop a renewable diesel project in British Columbia.
Gevo Inc. has finalized a hydrogen development services agreement with Zero6 Energy (formerly Juhl Energy) for the development of a 20-MW hydrogen production facility in Lake Preston, South Dakota, using Cummins Inc. electrolyzer technology.
The Washington State Senate on March 1 voted 46 to 2 in favor of a bill that aims to encourage the manufacture and purchase of SAF though tax incentives. The bill also directs WSU to convene a workgroup to further development of alternative jet fuel.
The U.S. EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on March 21 to gather comments on its proposed rule that aims to allow year-round sales of E15 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin starting in 2024.
Gevo Inc. has finalized a hydrogen development services agreement with Zero6 Energy (formerly Juhl Energy) for the development of a 20-MW hydrogen production facility in Lake Preston, South Dakota, using Cummins Inc. electrolyzer technology.
Growth Energy on March 3 hailed a final rule by the Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division to allow the sale of E15 in the greater Phoenix area under the state's Clean Burning Gasoline program.
In 2022, Neste's renewable solutions helped customers reduce their GHG emissions globally by 11.1 million tons altogether. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of the removal of 4 million passenger cars from the roads for a full year.
Neste is considering the establishment of an algae pilot production facility in Spain to further strengthen the growth of its global raw material pool. The project is currently in the planning phase with no final investment decision made yet.
Greener, cleaner jet fuel has become a hot commodity at Heathrow as the airport embarks on the second year of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) incentive scheme, which aims to cover up to 50 percent of the extra cost associated with SAF use.
The U.S Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are launching the next phase of the organic Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments.
Twenty-three Iowa locations in 16 different counties were awarded more than $1.1 million in cost-share grants from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program during the latest quarterly application cycle.
On March 2, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds received the RFA's All-Industry Award and addressed the National Ethanol Conference, where she announced plans to request an emergency waiver allowing E15 sales this summer.
The U.S. EPA on in February approved an efficient producer pathway for Green Plains Inc.'s 60 MMgy ethanol plant located in Superior, Iowa. The approval allows the facility to generate RINs for non-grandfathered volumes of ethanol.
Yield10 Bioscience Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American Airlines Inc. to collaborate in developing the value chain for camelina as a low-carbon feedstock oil for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Genesis Energy, a New Zealand-based electricity and natural gas retailer, on Feb. 21 announced the successful completion of a biomass burn trial at its as part of its effort to find alternative options for a coal-fired power plant.
Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC announced Feb. 24 that it has filed an updated permit application with the Illinois Commerce Commission that reflects an expanded scope of the of its CCUS project, Heartland Greenway.
A new analysis from a renowned carbon accounting firm finds that the greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved under the Renewable Fuel Standard far exceed the GHG savings originally projected by U.S. EPA.
The DOE in mid-February opened a $50 million funding opportunity to support clean energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. Projects utilizing, biomass, biogas, RNG and renewable hydrogen systems are among those eligible to apply.
Enviva Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 1, reporting that the company delivered a record 1.5 million metric tons of wood pellets during the three-month period at higher-than expected sale prices.
The U.S. EPA on March 1 released a proposed rule that aims to allow year-round sales of E15 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin beginning on April 28, 2024.
Divert Inc. has announced a $1 billion infrastructure development agreement with Enbridge Inc. The agreement will support the development of wasted food to renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities across North America.
U.S. fuel ethanol production was down nearly 3 percent the week ending Feb. 24, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 1. Weekly ending stocks of fuel ethanol were also down approximately 3 percent.
Natural Resources Canada is investing $35 million in Whitesand First Nation-owned Sagatay Co-Generation Limited Partnership to deploy a 6.5 MW biomass-fired CHP facility that will provide energy to three communities and a proposed pellet plant.
The Renewable Fuels Association announced on Feb. 28 that Sumitomo Corporation of Americas has joined the RFA as its newest member company. SCOA is a Fortune 500 integrated trading and investment company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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