Tag: RFA

RFS tells EPA to use technology-neutral approach to reducing GHG emissions with honest carbon accounting

May 9, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, in testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the agency to use honest carbon accounting and adopt a technology-neutral approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles. According to RFA, EPA’s proposed actions on vehicular emissions standards for 2027-2032 “would effectively force automakers to produce more battery […]

March ethanol exports soar 27% to 10-month high

May 4, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says March U.S. ethanol exports vaulted 27% to a ten-month high of 132.3 million gallons (mg). Canada was our largest destination for the 24th consecutive month given its 43% share of March exports, including 72% of all denatured shipments. Our neighbor’s imports of 56.6 mg, a 34% bump over February, represent the largest […]

RFA launches new Ethanol Emergency Response website

April 25, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association launched its new and improved Ethanol Emergency Response website, showcasing a cleaner, user-friendly resource where emergency responders can easily access the various types of training resources offered. The new website was created under a grant received from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration through […]

RFA says EPA’s proposed tailpipe emissions standards overlook ethanol blends

April 12, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says that by blatantly tipping the scales in favor of battery electric vehicles, the proposed tailpipe emissions standards for 2027 and beyond released Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overlook an obvious near-term opportunity to achieve significant vehicle efficiency improvements and carbon emissions reductions through increased use of high-octane, low-carbon […]

RFA launches ad campaign pushing for year-round E15 ahead of summer driving season

April 11, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, with the summer driving season less than two months away and fuel prices again on the rise, the Renewable Fuels Association stepped up its campaign calling for quick action by the White House to ensure the lower-cost E15 gasoline blend is available for American drivers this summer. The association last week kicked off […]

RFA submits comments to CARB regarding proposed LCFS changes

March 20, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In California, in comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board on potential changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the Renewable Fuels Association identified several areas in CARB’s proposal and underlying analysis that need improvement. RFA also stressed its support for the LCFS program and desire to see technology-neutral carbon reduction programs adopted in […]

RFA releases 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide

March 1, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association released its 2023 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide this week during the 28th annual National Ethanol Conference in Orlando. The annual publications serve as the go-to source of ethanol industry information, facts, and statistics. In 2022, the U.S. ethanol industry regained the same momentum that fueled its remarkable growth following […]

RFA wary of EPA’s triennial RFS report to Congress

February 27, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Third Triennial Report to Congress on the environmental impacts of the Renewable Fuel Standard is still a work in progress that needs to be vetted carefully and refined, the Renewable Fuels Association noted in comments during a peer review meeting this morning. “Overall, a considerable amount of research is reflected in […]

RFA calls on the Treasury to use GREET model for SAF tax credit implementation

February 22, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington, use of science-based, consistent and transparent lifecycle analysis methods will be crucially important in implementing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Renewable Fuels Association said in comments submitted last Friday to the Department of Treasury. RFA’s comments were in response to a request for comments from the Treasury […]

Iowa’s farm bureau pitted against its renewable fuels association over pipeline laws

February 21, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Iowa, Radio Iowa reports a bill backed by the state’s Farm Bureau but opposed by the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association that has passed a state house subcommittee would require landowners along 90% of the proposed CO2 pipelines to voluntarily grant permission before land surveyors could enter their property. The IFB says that land rights […]