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National Biodiesel Board becomes Clean Fuels Alliance America

National Biodiesel Board becomes Clean Fuels Alliance America

January 19, 2022 |

In Nevada, the National Biodiesel Board unveiled its new name and new brand, Clean Fuels Alliance America, during the opening session of the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. The transformation to Clean Fuels helps further the organization’s position as a proven, innovative part of America’s clean energy mix and helps the industry represent all […]

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New reports shows $15B in economic benefits of US biodiesel

New reports shows $15B in economic benefits of US biodiesel

December 21, 2021 |

In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) welcomed the release of a new report, “The Economic Benefits of the Biodiesel Blenders’ Credit,” from Capital Policy Analytics. The report calculates annual economic benefits of $15 billion and environmental benefits of $4.3 billion from U.S. biodiesel production. In 2020, the U.S. market for biodiesel and renewable diesel […]

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Biofuel and ag groups welcome Build Back Better as it goes to the Senate

Biofuel and ag groups welcome Build Back Better as it goes to the Senate

November 23, 2021 |

In Washington, Growth Energy, the National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union, and the Renewable Fuels Association thanked Congress for efforts to “build new markets for farmers and biofuel producers and help lower the carbon intensity of agriculture.” In a joint letter to the chairs of the House and Senate agriculture committees, […]

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NBB sponsors NPR for three weeks

NBB sponsors NPR for three weeks

October 7, 2021 |

In Missouri, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) announced a three-week sponsorship of National Public Radio (NPR) as part of a comprehensive educational campaign aimed at decision-makers and the public. The 15-second spot will air on some of NPR’s most listened to programs including Morning Edition, All Things Considered and 1A. NBB is sponsoring a total […]

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NBB welcomes proposed biodiesel and RD tax extenders through 2031

NBB welcomes proposed biodiesel and RD tax extenders through 2031

September 14, 2021 |

In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board welcomed the proposed extension through 2031 of the biodiesel and renewable diesel blenders tax credit in the House Ways & Means portion of the Build Back Better Act.  NBB thanked House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) […]

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NBB launches ad campaign calling on Biden to support RFS

NBB launches ad campaign calling on Biden to support RFS

August 3, 2021 |

In Washington, the National Biodiesel Board launched an ad campaign calling on President Biden to maintain his commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The ads will air on more than 200 radio stations in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin on the Brownfield Ag News Network. “As a candidate last August, Joe Biden called the […]

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Farm & biofuel coalition rejects EPA’s excuses for failing to comply with 2017 court order

Farm & biofuel coalition rejects EPA’s excuses for failing to comply with 2017 court order

January 10, 2021 |

In Washington, D.C., a coalition of the nation’s largest biofuels and agricultural trade groups including Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, National Biodiesel Board, and others, filed its reply in support of its motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia, and reasserts that EPA’s delays in remedying the improper waiver are […]

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EPA awards up to $5.5M for clean diesel projects including to NBB

EPA awards up to $5.5M for clean diesel projects including to NBB

October 21, 2020 |

In Pennsylvania, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded up to $5.5 million in clean diesel funding to the Mid-Atlantic Region organizations to support their clean diesel programs and projects to reduce emissions. The organizations include the Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc. (MARAMA), for a $1.7 million award, the Virginia Port Authority for a […]

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Biodiesel and ethanol industries respond to USDA higher blends infrastructure grants

Biodiesel and ethanol industries respond to USDA higher blends infrastructure grants

October 11, 2020 |

In Washington, D.C., the National Biodiesel Board, Iowa Biodiesel Board, and Iowa Soybean Association, the Renewable Fuels Association, and others welcomed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s announcement of cost-sharing grants to support infrastructure that will increase consumer access to higher blends of renewable fuels. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a series of grants as […]

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NBB launches newest ad campaign to promote advanced biodiesel fuels

NBB launches newest ad campaign to promote advanced biodiesel fuels

September 15, 2020 |

In Missouri, the National Biodiesel Board’s latest national advertising campaign hit airwaves in September with biodiesel and renewable diesel education aimed at key decision makers on the benefits of these advanced fuels. “The ad campaign strives to increase consumer acceptance and industry growth through education and promotion,” says NBB Director of Communications Kaleb Little. “Biodiesel […]

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