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OPINION: Helping retailers helps corn growers, ethanol producers

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By Cassie Mullen, director of market development, Renewable Fuels Association

September 02, 2020

Business Markets 

This summer, the RFA helped many retailers make the most of the UDSA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. With support from the NCGA, RFA worked with Christianson PLLP and others to help three dozen companies in the grant process.

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U.S. ethanol production fell by 1 percent the week ending Aug. 28 while weekly ethanol ending stocks increased by more than 2 percent, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 2.

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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has been contracted by New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), a fuel derived from organic waste, to power the MTA's 800 natural gas transit buses.

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How Biomass Works, Even During a Pandemic

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By Carrie Annand

September 02, 2020

Despite the global coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. biomass power fleet continues to operate.

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Drivers are choosing E15, known to consumers as Unleaded88, at the pump now more than ever. Over the past several years, E15 has grown exponentially nationwide. In June, consumers surpassed 15 billion miles on the fuel.

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OPINION: ACE to focus on E15 compatibility of existing stations

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By Ron Lamberty, senior vice president, American Coalition for Ethanol

September 02, 2020

The UDSA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program closed its application window Aug. 13. ACE Is now setting its "sites" on helping retailers understand they don't necessarily need government grants to add E15.

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The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota has released the results of a new analysis that shows Minnesota's Bioincentive Program is working to generate significant economic and job benefits for the state's biobased industrial product companies.

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The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota has released the results of a new analysis that shows Minnesota's Bioincentive Program is working to generate significant economic and job benefits for the state's biobased industrial product companies.

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Keeping boilers and burners tuned should be an integral part of any industrial, institutional and commercial maintenance program.

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Alabama grant supports infrastructure improvement for Enviva

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By Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs

September 01, 2020

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $750,000 grant to help create 85 new jobs and increase commerce in Sumter County and the state's Black Belt region. The funds will be used improve infrastructure necessary for Enviva's wood pellet plant in Epes.

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Fortistar and Paloma Dairy on Aug. 31 announced the beginning of construction on a dairy digester RNG facility in Gila Bend, Arizona. The Sunoma Renewable Biofuel Project will produce 1.6 million gasoline gallon equivalents of vehicle fuel annually.

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Aemetis Inc., a producer of biofuel and high-grade alcohol, announced on Sept. 1 that the Food & Drug Administration has issued a National Drug Code to to the company for the production and marketing of over the counter sanitizer products.

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The Carbon Capture Coalition on Aug. 31 sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives asking lawmakers to look for opportunities to include Section 503 of the House Energy and Commerce's CLEAN Future discussion draft in any upcoming legislation.

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The U.S. EPA on Sept. 1 released a proposed rule that would allow PIPs created through biotechnology to be exempt from existing regulations if they meet certain criteria. The EPA said the change would increase agricultural productivity.

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The Carbon Capture Coalition on Aug. 31 sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives asking lawmakers to look for opportunities to include Section 503 of the House Energy and Commerce's CLEAN Future discussion draft in any upcoming legislation.

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A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network provides insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted ethanol and biodiesel producers in Canada.

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SUNY ESF receives USDA grant to develop biomass systems, products

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By SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

September 01, 2020

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has received $630,000 over five years from the USDA to develop biomass systems and products with the potential to put abandoned lands and people back to work.

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Baltimore County on Aug. 31 announced it has entered a new agreement with Energy Power Partners, a clean power-focused firm to participate in a landfill gas-to-energy system at the County's Eastern Sanitary Landfill in White Marsh.

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Poet has announced its partnership with Farmers Business Network to boost profits for farmers while promoting sustainable agricultural practices through the new GRO Network, which helps buyers access low-carbon corn.

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U.S. Gain recently completed installation of gas production equipment at Dallmann East River Dairy. After just eight months, the Wisconsin farm is now producing clean RNG for the transportation industry.

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The USDA on Aug. 31 announced the implementation of the agency's OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative and released new information on rates and terms that will help lenders apply for loan guarantees under the four affected loan guarantee programs.

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GM powers Canadian facility with landfill gas

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By General Motors Canada

August 31, 2020

General Motors Canada and partners announced the completion of a $28 million cogeneration investment at the GM St. Catharines Propulsion plant. The 6.4 MW project uses renewable landfill gas to generate electricity and thermal energy.

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The USDA on Aug. 31 announced the implementation of the agency's OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative and released new information on rates and terms that will help lenders apply for loan guarantees under the four affected loan guarantee programs.

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies wins $1.1 million DOE grant

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By ClearFlame Engine Technologies

August 31, 2020

ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a start-up company dedicated to the development of clean engine technology, has been awarded a two-year, $1.1 million Phase II grant from the Department of Energy's Small Business Innovation Research program.

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Southeast Asia represents one-third of all U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) exports, and that market share continues to grow, according to data from the USDA and the U.S. Grains Council.

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Evolving waste-to-energy and biomass plant technologies are enabling facilities to become more sophisticated, efficient, competitive and safe.

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Forisk Consulting LLC discusses the impact of COVID-19 on second quarter fiber prices in eastern Canada.

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The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for August, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production was at 379 million bushels in June, up from the previous month, but down from June 2019.

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ABO appoints new executive director

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By Algae Biomass Organization

August 28, 2020

The Algae Biomass Organization's board of directors on Aug. 20 announced the selection of Rebecca White as the ABO's new executive director, effective Oct. 1. White is a recognized leader in the algae industry.

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New Jersey Natural Gas joins RNG Coalition

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By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas

August 28, 2020

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas has welcomed New Jersey Natural Gas Co. to its membership. NJNG joins 230 companies and organizations across North America dedicated to the sustainable development, deployment and utilization of RNG.

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