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Renewable diesel boom leveling out
The director of economics for Clean Fuels Alliance America says the renewable diesel boom is projected to level out this year. Jonathan Martin tells Brownfield production and use of renewable diesel has skyrocketed since 2020. “There’s a lot of reasons for that, but mostly...
USDA Rural Development Invests in 54 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas
By the U.S. Department of Agriculture TOPEKA, Kan. — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Director for Kansas Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that Rural Development is funding 54 projects to generate clean energy and improve energy efficiency in...
Biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption reach record levels
Demand for biodiesel and renewable diesel surged higher in 2024. Jeff Earl with Clean Fuels Alliance America says states continue to prioritize renewable fuel policies to help grow clean fuel use. “We saw Nebraska become the fourth state to pass a low-carbon fuel standard,...
Is the renewable diesel boom over?
An ag economist says U.S biodiesel expansion projects will likely remain on hold unless new policies incentivize more demand. Scott Irwin with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield new processing capacity has increased biodiesel production to more than four billion gallons over the past...
Renewable Fuels Association applauds California for directing expedited approval of E15
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the fast track of E15 in the country’s largest gasoline market will directly benefit farmers and consumers. Geoff Cooper says this will increase corn demand. “California is the only state in the country that...
AFBF asks White House to prioritize U.S. crops for renewable fuel tax credits
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the Biden administration needs to establish a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs, says the organization recently met with the administration about the Clean Fuel Production Credit and the Sustainable...
Iowa announces Renewable Fuel Infrastructure grants
Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so (the retailers) have to put in some money as...
Harvey County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Commercial Renewable Energy Construction to Dec. 5
HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners have extended their moratorium on commercial renewable energy construction to December 5th. A six month moratorium was put in place by the Commission February 21st.During...
