Articles tagged under: Renewable Fuel Standard
EPA ‘Lacks Imagination’ on RFS
Published June 21, 2023
Growth Energy General Council Joe Kakesh says EPA's biofuel blend requirements vastly undercut the numbers expected. "I think the EPA failed to imagine the value that the industry provides." The timing was also a concern. "The RFS established these volumes…Ag Groups Weigh In Over the RFS
Published February 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency wrapped up its public comment on the Renewable Fuel Standard this past Friday. Ethanol and corn grower groups touted ethanol as a way for the Biden Administration to reach its carbon reduction goals. These pro-ethanol groups…Corn Matters
Published January 12, 2023
The EPA released their proposed volumes for the Renewable Fuel's Standard. Hear more from MCGA President Richard Syverson in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.Additional Actions from the EPA
Published June 6, 2022
In addition to releasing the final 2022 Renewable Volume Obligations, the Environmental Protection Agency is taking additional actions support the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA is denying nearly 70 small refinery exemption waivers. The agency is also on track to finalize…RFS Lawsuit Settled
Published April 26, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency and Growth Energy have settled a lawsuit that deals with the Renewable Fuel Standard. EPA frequently misses the RFS deadlines, but with this deal, the government must announce the 2021 and 2022 annual biofuel volumes by…Thune Frustrated with EPA’s RFS Enforcement
Published March 5, 2022
South Dakota Senator John Thune is frustrated with how the Environmental Protection Agency is enforcing the Renewable Fuel Standard. "I just get an overall sense the administration is very lukewarm toward biofuels. I can't explain that. I've tried twice to…Food vs. Fuel Shows Up Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Published March 5, 2022
According to Reuters, the Biden administration is considering whether waiving the U.S. biofuel blending mandates could stabilize rising prices for food ingredients. Corn and soybean oil prices continue to increase since Russia invaded Ukraine. Reuters says there are concerns at…Biofuel Supporters Tell Biden to Get Renewable Fuel Standard on Track
Published March 5, 2022
As fuel prices increase due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, renewable fuel supporters want President Biden to expand access to biofuels. In a joint statement, the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union, Renewable Fuels Association and others said now is…‘Very Troubled’
Published February 4, 2022
The Renewable Fuels Association wants EPA to make changes to their proposed Renewable Volume Obligations for 2021 and 2022. In public comments to the proposed rule, RFA commended the EPA for their proposed volumes for 2022. However, the pro-ethanol group…