The U.S. Energy Information Administration boosted its forecasts for 2023 and 2024 fuel ethanol production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 11. The forecasts for ethanol blending were maintained.
Blue Biofuels Inc. announced on July 11 it has been awarded a U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 grant. The $206,500 grant will support efforts to scale and optimize the company's cellulose-to-sugar process.
In a letter submitted July 7, Growth Energy urged the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to include the U.S. ethanol industry in its effort to reach the Biden administration’s goals for the expanded use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Ethanol groups submitted comments to the U.S. EPA on July 5 criticizing the agency’s proposed emission standards for MY 2027 and later light- and medium-duty vehicles for neglecting the potential of biofuels and serving as a de facto mandate for EVs.
With AAA projecting that a record number of Americans will hit the road for a long holiday weekend, the RFA is reminding drivers that lower-cost, lower-carbon ethanol fuel blends are better for the environment and the family budget.
Congress can ensure more consumer choice in fuels and vehicles by taking greater advantage of low-cost, low-emissions biofuels like ethanol, a leader of the National Corn Growers Association told members of Congress on June 22.
The USDA on June 26 announced plans to invest up to $500 million in biofuel infrastructure projects via funding from the Inflation Reduction Act, including a new $450 million funding opportunity through HBIIP that is scheduled to open in July.
While in Japan for the USDA's Agricultural Trade Missionn early June, the U.S. Grains Council delegation witnessed the opening of the first E7 fueling station in Japan. The pioneering projects showcases the country's commitment to sustainable fuels.
As part of a newly established collaborative, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit will co-lead an effort to establish bioindustrial manufacturing capability in California.
The U.S. EPA on June 21 released its final RFS “set” rule, which includes a modest increase in biomass-based diesel RVOs for 2024 and 2025. The agency, however, elected not to finalize provisions of the proposed rule related to eRINs.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., on June 13 introduced the Advancing Aviation Emissions Reduction Opportunities (AAERO) Act, which aims to alter some provisions of a SAF grant program included in the IRA and boost the program’s funding.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a in-person meeting on June 27 in Washington, D.C.
Iowa Renewable Fuels Association is calling upon the U.S. EPA to finalize its proposed rule to approve the Midwest Governors’ Year-Round E15 fix. The public comment period on the proposed rule closed April 20, two months ago.
The ethanol industry has a role to play in the emerging SAF indsutry through both ethanol-to-jet technologies and the supply of distillers corn oil feedstock.
The American Coalition for Ethanol mobilized 60 grassroots leaders, including ethanol producers, corn growers and retailers, for its fly-in and government affairs summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this year.
Despite federal support for electric vehicles (EVs), lower-carbon biofuels will remain vital to decarbonizing transportation for decades to come.
The Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations come into force this July. The new CFR is similar to existing low carbon fuel standards.
The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 aims to allow year-round sales of E15 nationwide.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on June 15, reporting that one new SRE petition was filed under the RFS in the past month. According to the agency, 28 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 27 that were pending as of mid-May.
More than 2.11 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in May, up from 1.84 billion generated during the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA on June 15.
In May, the USGC's ethanol team traveled to Toronto, Canada, to emphasize the significance of maintaining both the federal level policy, Clean Fuel Regulations, and Ontario’s existing provincial level E15 mandate.
The White House Office of Management and Budget on June 13 published its Spring 2023 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which shows several rulemakings related to carbon capture and storage (CCS) are underway by federal agencies.
The International Trade Administration has announced it will host a roundtable discussion on June 29 focused on challenges and opportunities for strengthening the supply chain and export competitiveness of the U.S. hydrogen industry.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on June 13 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that aims to identify the standards required to meet the definition of SAF at the FAA.
The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on June 13 agreeing to extend the June 14 deadline to issue the final Renewable Fuel Standard “set” rule by one week, to June 21.
Rather than relying on an “electrify everything” approach to decarbonization, U.S. policymakers should embrace American-made ethanol as a central strategy for transitioning the energy sector to net-zero emissions, said RFA's Geoff Cooper at the FEW.
Representatives of the RFA, Growth Energy and ACE on June 13 discussed the future of the U.S. ethanol industry during a general session panel at the 39th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
Growth Energy applauded legislation signed on June 7 by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker that will reduce sales taxes paid on higher blends of ethanol. The tax incentives were authored by state Senator Joyce and included in a revenue package.
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on June 1 signed the Adopt the E15 Access Standard Act, a bill that aims to increase consumer access to E15 by providing tax credits to fuel retailers that sell higher ethanol blends.
On May 31, 21 members of the House, led by Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging her to protect U.S. farmers and biofuel producers and prioritize U.S. ethanol export competitiveness in Brazil.
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