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Hydrogen Lobbyist Quits, Slams Oil Companies’ “False Claims” about Blue Hydrogen

by Tim De Chant (Ars Technica) Recent studies have questioned blue hydrogen’s low-carbon bona fides. — The head of a hydrogen lobbying group has stepped down amid concerns that blue hydrogen

August 26, 2021 Read Full Article

Iowa Biofuels Tour Makes New Stop at Verbio RNG Plant

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Today (August 17, 2021) nearly 30 Congressional staffers visited the Verbio renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Nevada as part of the 12th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science

August 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Ethanol Advocates Discuss CFS, post-2022 RFS at FEW

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … When it comes to a federal clean fuels standard (CFS), Bliley (Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs at Growth Energy) stressed

August 9, 2021 Read Full Article

National Biodiesel Board Launches RFS Ad Campaign

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) 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

August 3, 2021 Read Full Article

U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Urge Biden to Roll back Biofuel Requirements

by Jarrett Renshaw, Chris Prentice and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions,

August 3, 2021 Read Full Article

Cummins Tests Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine

(HDT Trucking Info) Following the proof-of-concept testing, the company plans to evaluate the hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine in a variety of on- and off-highway applications. — Cummins began testing a

July 22, 2021 Read Full Article

New Campaigns Promote Ethanol in DC

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Two new campaigns are taking aim at lawmakers in Washington D.C. with information about the environmental benefits of corn ethanol to reduce carbon emissions. The National Corn

July 22, 2021 Read Full Article

Feinstein, Toomey, Menendez, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Ethanol Mandate

(Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)) Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced the Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act, a bill to end

July 21, 2021 Read Full Article

How a Powerful US Lobby Group Helps Big Oil to Block Climate Action

by Chris McGreal (The Guardian) The American Petroleum Institute receives millions from oil companies – and works behinds the scenes to stall or weaken legislation — … Shell issued a separate report revealing that

July 19, 2021 Read Full Article

Congressional Climate Camp #1: Budget, Appropriations, and Stimulus Briefing Series: Congressional Climate Camps

(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is holding a Climate Camp online briefing series. We are going over the basics of the legislative process, highlighting key areas

July 2, 2021 Read Full Article

NBB Members Highlight Policy Priorities in Letter to Congressional Leaders

(National Biodiesel Board) Industry members deliver letter ahead of annual advocacy day fly-in — Today, the National Biodiesel Board delivered to Congressional leaders a letter signed by more than 50 companies outlining the

June 24, 2021 Read Full Article

GOP Tiptoes into Climate

by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) THE GOP’s CCC: As Democrats move closer toward writing a climate bill they can move on their own, Rep. John Curtis (R-Utah) is unveiling a

June 23, 2021 Read Full Article

Wells Fargo Crashes and Burns with New RINs Analysis

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier this week, equity analysts at Wells Fargo released a note to investors on the subject of the Renewable Fuel Standard and its compliance credit

June 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Climate Policy Is Moving Again and a Voice for Algae Is More Important than Ever

(Algae Biomass Organization) The Biden Administration is weaving climate policy into almost every facet of the government, and at ABO we are working closely with the White House, Congress and federal agencies to

June 4, 2021 Read Full Article

Exclusive: Delta Air Makes $350 Million Gamble as It Lobbies Biden on Fuel Credits

by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters/Yahoo!) Delta Air Lines Inc has stopped buying the credits its oil refining arm needs to comply with U.S. biofuel laws, leaving it with a $346 million

May 27, 2021 Read Full Article

How to Talk Biomass to Politicians

by Jeremy Kalin (Avisen Legal/Biomass Magazine) Relationships are the currency of politics. Elected officials operate on relationships. Some politicians deserve the cynic view that relationships are only used transactionally, whether

May 19, 2021 Read Full Article

The Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Platform, toward Transport Fuels’ Transformation

(Fuels Europe) The major organisations[1] operating in the liquid fuels value chain have joined forces to form the Renewable & Low-Carbon Liquid Fuel Platform. These partners are working together to contribute to the decarbonisation of the

May 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Carbon-50: Leaders Push for 50-State Solution to Climate Change

(Carbon -50) A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate

May 5, 2021 Read Full Article

EDF, RMI and Major Companies Launch Alliance to Drive Aviation Decarbonization

(Environmental Defense Fund) Today, RMI and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) launched the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) supported by founding companies Boeing, BCG, Deloitte, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Netflix, and Salesforce.

April 21, 2021 Read Full Article

Earth Day Series Day 19: Transitioning from Fossil-Economy to Biobased-Economy

by Nathália Fernandes Pimentel* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Fossil fuels have revolutionized our modern society. Before the use of such products, humanity used basic forms of energy, such as biomass and wood.

April 19, 2021 Read Full Article

Council Accepting A-Team Applications DEADLINE April 30, 2021

(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Advisory Team (A-Team) applications are now available for the 2021- 2023 term. The deadline to apply is April 30. Council members who serve on A-Teams provide

March 29, 2021 Read Full Article

NEFI, ABFA Ink Partnership to Drive Adoption of Low-Carbon Heating Oil

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the National Energy & Fuels Institute and the Advanced Biofuels Association signed a partnership to jointly promote government policies and industry initiatives in support

March 17, 2021 Read Full Article

A Large PR Firm Pledged to Fight Climate Change. Then It Took Millions from a Notorious Fossil Fuel Trade Group.

by Zahra Hirji and Kendall Taggart (BuzzFeed News) Edelman, a PR firm that’s pledged to “work with an environmental conscience,” was paid $4 million to promote one of the most

March 15, 2021 Read Full Article

Clean Fuels Ohio’s New Brand Aligns with National Leadership in Clean Transportation

by Sam Spofforth (Advanced Clean Tech News) Clean Fuels Ohio is ramping up new initiatives and launching a new brand that will build on success and drive clean transportation further into our

February 18, 2021 Read Full Article

Hydrogen Forward Coalition Launched to Advance US Hydrogen Development

by Joanna Sampson (H2 View) A combination of 11 proven heavyweights and progressive innovators in energy have joined forces to form a new coalition focused on advancing hydrogen development in the

February 3, 2021 Read Full Article

Exclusive: U.S. Oil Industry Seeks Unusual Alliance with Farm Belt to Fight Biden Electric Vehicle Agenda

by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/Yahoo! Finance) The U.S. oil industry is seeking to forge an alliance with the nation’s corn growers and biofuel producers to lobby against the Biden

January 28, 2021 Read Full Article

New RFA Staffer in DC, 10 Years of Ethanol Safety, and Crappie Masters 2021

(Ethanol Report 1-28-21/Energy.AgWired.com) In this edition of the Ethanol Report , we hear from three Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) staff members about the organization’s efforts in advocacy, safety, and education. Troy

January 28, 2021 Read Full Article

Total Quits Top U.S. Oil Lobby in Climate Split

by Ron Bousso (Yahoo!/Reuters) France’s Total on Friday became the first major global energy company to quit the main U.S. oil and gas lobby due to disagreements over its climate policies

January 15, 2021 Read Full Article

3 Top Secret Words That Will Change Your Life: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to The Science of Yes

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As Part 3 of our “Science of Yes” this week, The Digest shared this short but sweet slide guide making it a quick read for

December 31, 2020 Read Full Article

Building Back Better with Biofuels

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Expecting heightened attention on renewable energy in the years ahead, Growth Energy will be working with America’s elected leaders to unleash ethanol as

December 30, 2020 Read Full Article

The Science of Yes – Part 2: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Grey Heron

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Yesterday we shared with you Part 1 of a recent DigestConnect webinar on “The Science of Yes” where we talked about how we persuade customers,

December 30, 2020 Read Full Article

The Science of Yes – Part 1: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We recently held a DigestConnect webinar on “The Science of Yes” and talked about how we persuade customers, partners, investors, reviewers, employers to join us

December 29, 2020 Read Full Article

LETTER: Support Increase in Oil, Gas Royalties on Federal Land

by Earl Draayer (Sioux City Journal) … Grassley (Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA)) proposes an increase of 50% of oil and gas royalties on federal land leased to oil and gas

December 14, 2020 Read Full Article

How One Firm Drove Influence Campaigns Nationwide for Big Oil

by Hiroko Tabuchi (New York Times) FTI, a global consulting firm, helped design, staff and run organizations and websites funded by energy companies that can appear to represent grass-roots support

November 12, 2020 Read Full Article

What Ag Needs: Accelerating Technology to Secure The Future

by Jim Collins (Corteva Agriscience) … “How can we increase investment in technology and innovation for high-impact, evidence-based solutions?” It made me think about the farmers we serve and how they –

October 20, 2020 Read Full Article

Opinion | 10 mistakes in the War on Climate Change

by Bill Shireman and Trammel S. Crow (Planet Forward at GW) … Constant gloom-and-doom exhausts our supporters, funds our opponents, and makes the war on climate change so profitable to

October 2, 2020 Read Full Article

RFA’s Virtual Heartland Tour Gives Congressional and Agency Staff an Inside Look at Ethanol Industry

(Renewable Fuels Association) Congressional staff and other federal and state decisionmakers got an up-close virtual look at the U.S. ethanol industry last week as part of the Renewable Fuels Association’s Virtual

September 24, 2020 Read Full Article

Growth Energy Rallies Biofuel Champions at D.C. Summit

(Growth Energy) Advocates and experts have virtually converged in Washington, D.C. this week for Growth Energy’s annual Biofuels Summit to advocate for biofuels in our nation’s capital. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked

September 22, 2020 Read Full Article

Virtual Biofuel Summit Connects Growth Energy Members with Lawmakers

by Amie Simpson (Brownfield Ag News) Growth Energy members are talking with lawmakers about issues impacting the biofuel industry this week during the virtual Biofuels Summit. CEO Emily Skor says it’s

September 17, 2020 Read Full Article

Proactively Leveraging Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Value

by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Merely playing defense on the RFS does not constitute a plan to expand ethanol demand. We need to go on offense

September 7, 2020 Read Full Article

Study: Ag Crops Don’t Contribute Increase Atmospheric GHG Levels

(Biogenic CO2 Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Biogenic CO2 Coalition today (August 17, 2020) released a scientific literature review conducted by Seungdo Kim, a leading researcher at Michigan State University, that surveyed peer-reviewed

September 1, 2020 Read Full Article

NBB Launches Ad Campaign Urging President to Reject “Gap” SRE Petitions

(National Biodiesel Board) NBB encourages farmers, biodiesel producers to ask President Trump to keep his promise — The National Biodiesel Board today launched a radio advertising campaign in six Midwestern states,

August 27, 2020 Read Full Article

Cash-Short U.S. Biofuel Industry Cuts Lobbying even as Iowa Looms Large in Election

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A top U.S. biofuel industry trade group said it has cut lobbying spending as the coronavirus pandemic has slammed members eager to press demands with President

August 8, 2020 Read Full Article

Ethanol Leaders Urge Noem, Trump to Open Door to “E30 by 2030”

(South Dakota Farmers Union) Compliance with Existing Law Would Inject $8 Billion Per Year into South Dakota Economy — In a Rapid City Journal ad, a Sioux Falls Argus Leader editorial, and a letter to

August 5, 2020 Read Full Article

In Virtual Hill Visits, RFA Hears from Lawmakers, Administration Officials

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s summer Board of Directors meeting concluded Wednesday with more than a dozen virtual Capitol Hill visits. Board members had the chance to hear from

July 23, 2020 Read Full Article

Takeaways: 10 Big Bioeconomy Trendlines at ABLC for Fuels, Chemicals, Materials, Food and Feed

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the Top 10 Trendlines we saw and heard from the 8000+ delegates and viewers at ABLC 2020. 1. The thundering herd. One informed firm that does

July 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Greenfield: Wheeler Must Step Down Immediately

by Paul Deaton (Blog for Iowa) At a June 22 press conference U.S. Senate candidate Theresa Greenfield said since Joni Ernst hasn’t called for the resignation of U.S. Environmental Protection

June 23, 2020 Read Full Article

Slip-up Reveals Chevron Ties to Architect of Climate Attack

by Corbin Hiar (E&E News) It was an audacious messaging campaign: White environmentalists are hurting black communities by pushing radical climate policies that would strip them of fossil fuel jobs. The

June 19, 2020 Read Full Article

This Is Not the Green Stimulus You’re Looking for

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) House Democrats unveiled a $3 trillion package on Tuesday to respond to the coronavirus crisis that they’re planning to vote on at the end of the

May 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Groups Ask Congress to Provide COVID-19 Relief for Biofuels

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A group of 11 ag and biofuel groups sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on May 11

May 12, 2020 Read Full Article

Don’t Lose Heart or Courage

by Brian Jennings (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol) … I encourage us to consider something Winston Churchill said during World War II that has resonance now. “It would be foolish

May 7, 2020 Read Full Article

NFU Responds to Government E10 Consultation

(National Farmers Union) The government’s proposal to introduce E10 petrol in 2021 came after years of NFU lobbying to introduce the biofuel to petrol stations across the UK. Last year

May 6, 2020 Read Full Article

EARTHRISE: Earth Day Goes Digital — April 22, 2020 — various locations

(EarthDay.org) … On April 22, join us as we EARTHRISE, a global digital mobilization that drives actions big and small, gives diverse voices a platform and demands bold action for people

April 6, 2020 Read Full Article

USGC Engagement Helps US Ethanol Fill Australian Fuel Needs

(Aberdeen News/U.S. Grains Council) U.S. ethanol is helping meet fuel supply needs in Australia — the result of a domestic supply gap and engagement by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and

April 6, 2020 Read Full Article

Action Needed – 37 “Industry-Critical” Federal Programs Have Been Proposed for Severe Cuts or Elimination in the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 Federal Budget

by C.J. Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/American Diversified Energy/Biofuels Digest) The Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC) has been working on Capitol Hill for the past two months to advocate

March 31, 2020 Read Full Article

From the 3 E’s to the 3 C’s

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Touting ethanol as a source of clean octane, it’s ability to reduce carbon, and allowing consumer choice in the marketplace. — For

March 27, 2020 Read Full Article

Farmers Join Forces for Sustainability and Responsible Climate Policy

(American Farm Bureau Federation) Twenty-one farm and ranch groups representing millions of U.S. farmers and ranchers are launching Farmers for a Sustainable Future (FSF), a coalition committed to environmental and

February 20, 2020 Read Full Article

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy Receives RFA Industry Award

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) presented Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) with the 2020 Industry Award at the 25th annual National Ethanol Conference Wednesday. The award is presented annually to a

February 13, 2020 Read Full Article

How House Republicans Won over Conservatives to Gain Consensus on a Climate Agenda

by Josh Siegel (Washington Examiner) House Republicans have convinced their most conservative members to support a forthcoming plan for the federal government to address climate change. Republicans have long been skeptical of

January 31, 2020 Read Full Article

At the Table, or On the Menu?

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) As discussions about climate change ramp up, ethanol and its impact on emissions and the environment should be top of mind. — We’re only

January 23, 2020 Read Full Article

Exclusive: What’s in Republicans’ New Climate-Change Push

by Amy Harder (Axios) Trees, plastics and favorable tax policy are at the core of House Republicans’ new push on

January 22, 2020 Read Full Article

Carbon Capture Technologies: Biomass Industry’s Unique Opportunity

by Jessie Stolark (Biomass Magazine/Carbon Capture Coalition) Spurred by interest and growing recognition of the role biomass can play in

January 14, 2020 Read Full Article

The RFS: Where Things Stand

by Bob Cleaves (Biomass Magazine/Biomass Power Association) As we begin 2020, I thought an update of the Biomass Power Association’s

January 14, 2020 Read Full Article

A Vision for Biodiesel

by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) … NBB undertook a formal strategic planning process in the second half of

January 13, 2020 Read Full Article

Using CARB’s Framework: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to the Clean Fuels Standard in Washington State

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Diges) The California Air Resources Board’s frameworkis proving to be an example to follow for states like

December 13, 2019 Read Full Article

REG Puts $30 Million Seneca Expansion on Hold Due to Tax Credit Extension Delays

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, local press reports that the Renewable Energy Group has decided to halt its $30

November 21, 2019 Read Full Article

Oil vs. Electric Vehicles

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) Oil-backed groups are countering utilities’ plans to expand electric vehicle infrastructure with regulatory and

September 16, 2019 Read Full Article

MN Biofuels Releases 2019 First Half Report

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) released its 2019 First Half Report to its members at a networking

July 22, 2019 Read Full Article

Biobased Briefing: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to BIO

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … If you want to get a quick overview of what BIO does, some fascinating statistics

July 22, 2019 Read Full Article

11 Fatal No-No’s and 15 Yay-Yay’s: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Lobbying for Your Cause

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s tough to win the public policy debate and the government agency funding battles, so American

July 15, 2019 Read Full Article

Exxon Working to Push Trade Group on Climate Change

by Amy Harder (Axios) … At issue here is the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, whose focus is oil and

July 1, 2019 Read Full Article

Trump Orders Review of Controversial Biofuel Waiver Program: Sources

by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to review the administration’s expanded use of

June 21, 2019 Read Full Article

“P-O-W-E-R We’ve Got the Power, Because We Are with YEA! MN!”

(Climate Generation) Youth in the climate movement made waves across the globe this school year, and Minnesota youth working with Climate

June 21, 2019 Read Full Article

NCGA Ups Pressure on EPA to Follow President’s Lead on Ethanol

(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association today will begin airing an advertisement calling on the Environmental Protection

June 21, 2019 Read Full Article

Report: RNG Production to Keep up with Rapidly Growing Demand for Renewable Fuels

by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) A new report authored by Washington, D.C.-based Bates White Economic Consulting forecasts that demand for renewable

May 29, 2019 Read Full Article

Chevron Executive Is Secretly Pushing Anti-Electric Car Effort in Arizona

by Ryan Randazzo (Arizona Republic/Arizona Central) A California lobbyist for Chevron Corp. is urging retirees of the oil company in Arizona

May 29, 2019 Read Full Article

Behind Oil Majors’ Lobbying Push

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) Shell and BP, two of the world’s biggest oil companies, are backing Americans for

May 28, 2019 Read Full Article

All For One: The American Coalition for Ethanol’s Annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In

by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) During a meeting with three attendees of the American Coalition for Ethanol’s 2019 Washington, D.C.,

May 24, 2019 Read Full Article

National Biodiesel Foundation Tours NYC’s Sustainable Side

by Paul Winters (Biodiesel Magazine/National Biodiesel Board) The National Biodiesel Foundation hosted a small group of congressional staffers April 26 on

May 15, 2019 Read Full Article

More Energy Companies Lobbying on Climate Issues, Including Green New Deal

by Esther Whieldon and Molly Christian (S&P Global Market Intelligence) The number of power companies lobbying on climate-related issues at the federal

April 30, 2019 Read Full Article

Modifying the Message: With a Democratic-Majority House of Representatives, the Ethanol Lobby Emphasizes Carbon Reduction.

by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The ethanol industry has done a great job making friends throughout the political spectrum, says

April 26, 2019 Read Full Article

Couple Takes Personal Ethanol Story to DC

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Phil Near and his wife Cheryl Werth Near were part of the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)

April 12, 2019 Read Full Article

Front Group Taking Aim at Biofuels

by Kevin Kinney (The Gazette) … I’m concerned that Mighty Earth — a group based in Washington, D.C. — is starting to

March 26, 2019 Read Full Article

NBB Urges Lawmakers to Extend Biodiesel Tax Credit

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) “Temporary Policy in the Internal Revenue Code” was the title of a House Ways and Means Select Revenue

March 13, 2019 Read Full Article

Changing of the Guard: Legendary Association Heads, Technologists Head off to New Adventures

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With the news that Matt Carr is leaving his post as the Executive Director of the

February 21, 2019 Read Full Article

Governor Tim Walz to Chair Governors’ Biofuels Coalition

(MyAlbertLea) The Governors’ Biofuels Coalition will name Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to serve as the 2019 chair of the coalition, a

February 18, 2019 Read Full Article

Farmers Nearing Crisis Push back on Trump Trade Policies

by Ryan McCrimmon (Politico) President Donald Trump’s trade war is magnifying some of the toughest farm conditions since the crisis that

February 7, 2019 Read Full Article

Some of the Biggest Green Groups Have Cold Feet over the “Green New Deal”

by Emily Atkin (The New Republic) More than 600 organizations signed a letter supporting the ambitious proposal, but eight of the

January 16, 2019 Read Full Article

Carper Meets Automakers

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) (Senator Tom) Carper (D-DE) told reporters he met Monday with automotive executives and encouraged

January 16, 2019 Read Full Article

Pelosi Names Castor Chair of Select Committee on Climate Crisis

by Chris Mills Rodrigo (The Hill) House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) officially named Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) as chairwoman of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

December 31, 2018 Read Full Article

Meet the Scholar Crafting the ‘Green New Deal’

by Hannah Northey (E&E News) Think of it as the policy muscle behind the promised “Green New Deal.” A policy group is

December 7, 2018 Read Full Article

Big Oil’s E15 Hypocrisy: Hello Pot, Meet Kettle

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While President Donald Trump’s October announcement calling for the year-round availability of E15

November 26, 2018 Read Full Article

National Corn Growers Association, Environmental Defense Fund Partner to Improve Environment while Growing Profits

(Wallaces Farmer) Environmental Defense Fund and National Corn Growers Association will engage in continuous improvements for water quality while strengthening yields

November 15, 2018 Read Full Article

American Biofuels Deserve Certainty

by Dan Kleiss (Morning Consult) … By all rights, that anti-biofuel campaign should have wrapped up in December 2016, when regulators dialed

November 14, 2018 Read Full Article

Heard on the Floor: Reflections and the Buzz from ABLC Global 2018

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It was, at times, not unlike the old trading floor of the Chicago Board of Trade

November 12, 2018 Read Full Article

Fueling Growth in the Biodiesel Industry

by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) As we near the end of 2018, the biodiesel industry has seen some significant

November 9, 2018 Read Full Article

Who’s Running Things? With Democrats Preparing to Run the House

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) With Democrats preparing to run the House, here’s how the committee leadership shuffle is expected

November 7, 2018 Read Full Article

Ethanol Lobbying Is Up, and It Seems to Be Paying Off

Elvin Anawaguna (Roll Call/MSN) Biofuel groups upped their spending on lobbying this year as they pressured lawmakers and the Trump administration

November 7, 2018 Read Full Article

RNG Coalition Member Milestone Underscores Industry Growth

by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) With the addition of eight new members in September and October, the Coalition for Renewable Natural

November 6, 2018 Read Full Article

BioFry 2018 Draws Hundreds for French Fries, Biodiesel Facts

(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) The National Biodiesel Board hosted its annual Capitol Hill BioFry Sept. 25 to educate congressional staff about

November 2, 2018 Read Full Article

Interest Groups Compete for Trump’s TV Attention

by Julie Bykowicz and Alex Leary (Wall Street Journal) Lobbyists say they encourage clients to advertise on Fox News programs the

October 9, 2018 Read Full Article

Why Donald Trump Is Feeling the Heat From Midwestern Farmers

by Justin Worland (Time Magazine) On the campaign trail, Donald Trump made two big promises: renegotiating free trade agreements and helping

September 14, 2018 Read Full Article

Iowa RFA Hosts 10th Annual Biofuels Tour

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) recently hosted the 10th Annual Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour, taking nearly 40

August 28, 2018 Read Full Article

NFU, FUE & UAI Announce Alliance to Pursue Expanded Use Of American-Grown, High-Octane Biofuels

(National Farmers Union) In an effort to expand the market for domestic agriculture products, reduce harmful emissions, and provide consumers with

August 22, 2018 Read Full Article

Ad Wars

by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) The Renewable Fuels Association launched a weeklong ad campaign in Iowa on Monday, coinciding

August 14, 2018 Read Full Article

Belgium Urges Malaysia to Open Diplomatic Mission to EU to Lobby for Palm Oil

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, the Borneo Post reports that the Belgian ambassador to Malaysia suggested the country set up

August 2, 2018 Read Full Article

RFA Announces Leadership Succession Plan

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) made an announcement today that marks the beginning of a new era for

July 18, 2018 Read Full Article

How to Win the Public Policy Debate, and the Annual Government Agency Funding Battles for the Bioeconomy

by Craig (CJ) Evans (American Diversified Energy Consulting Services/Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) More than almost any other industry, financing for the bioeconomy

July 16, 2018 Read Full Article

QUOTE OF THE WEEK — Laurene Powell Jobs

Laurene Powell Jobs, quoted in a recent Washington Post article, explained “Change rarely originates at the top. When you want

June 18, 2018 Read Full Article

On The Front Lines: The Old Battle between Ethanol and Oil Takes Center Stage with the RFS.

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine recaps the many recent attempts to hinder the policy, and looks beyond

June 4, 2018 Read Full Article

RNG Stakeholders Talk Renewable Fuels With Lawmakers

by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Stakeholders from across the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry descended on Capitol Hill today

May 17, 2018 Read Full Article

Stay Vigilant: The Importance of Paying Attention and Remaining Active in Ethanol Advocacy.

by Brian Jennings (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol ) … The timing of this year’s fly-in was fortuitous, amid talk

April 30, 2018 Read Full Article

Refinery Workers Return to Capitol Hill to Rally for Renewable Fuel Standard Reform

(United Steelworkers/PR Newswire) The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that on Thursday, April 26, about 100 workers from independent merchant oil

April 25, 2018 Read Full Article

2018 ACE Fly-in

(AgNewsWire) American Coalition for Ethanol celebrates 10 years of taking the message of grassroots ethanol producers, retailers, farmers and consumers to Capitol

April 2, 2018 Read Full Article

ACE Talks Opportunities, Challenges for Ethanol Demand in 2018

by Tim Albrecht (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol hosted a webinar Feb. 20 titled “Opportunities and Challenges to

March 13, 2018 Read Full Article

California Biofuel Event Showcases Dynamics of Evolving Industry

(The California Advanced Biofuels Alliance /Biodiesel Magazine) At the California Advanced Biofuels Conference March 1 in Sacramento, Jennifer Case, chair of California

March 7, 2018 Read Full Article

UPDATE 1-U.S. Refinery Workers Head to Washington to Urge Biofuels Reform

by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A delegation of workers from U.S. oil refining companies that oppose the nation’s biofuels policy will converge

March 7, 2018 Read Full Article

Carbon Capture Coalition Expands & Rebrands

by Amy Harder (Axios) … The effort, called the Carbon Capture Coalition, is a rebranded and broadened version of an earlier

February 27, 2018 Read Full Article

Biodiesel Love in the Air at Iowa’s Capitol

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Members and supporters of the Iowa Biodiesel Board wore “I heart biodiesel” pins as they met with state legislators

February 19, 2018 0 comment Read Full Article

Congress Urged to Pass Biodiesel Tax Credit in Budget Negotiation

by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) … (B)iodiesel companies are pressing Congress to pass the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit,

January 24, 2018 0 comment Read Full Article

The Fundamentals of Fly-Ins

by Keith Loria (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Washington, D.C., events provide opportunities for constituents to meet with lawmakers and help influence

January 24, 2018 Read Full Article

Moran Gets Pratt Energy Ethanol Plant Tour

by Gale Rose (Pratt Tribune) Sen. Jerry Moran got a personal tour of the Pratt Energy Ethanol Plant Dec. 29. He

January 8, 2018 Read Full Article

Ex-Industry Lobbyists Win Top Jobs in Agencies They Once Fought

by Jennifer A Dlouhy and Jesse Hamilton (Bloomberg) … In his first year as president, Trump studded his cabinet with people

December 22, 2017 0 comment Read Full Article

Grassley Staffer Worked on Fuel Standard after Taking Industry Job

by Theodoric Meyer (Politico Influence) A longtime staffer for Sen. Chuck Grassley continued to work in the Iowa Republican’s office on

December 22, 2017 Read Full Article

Renewable Industries Canada Launches ‘Facts Don’t Lie’ Ad Campaign

(Globe Newswire/Renewable Industries Canada) Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada) announced today the launch of a public awareness campaign on the environmental and

December 5, 2017 Read Full Article

NBB Members Head to the Hill to Urge Reinstatement of the Biodiesel Tax Incentive

(National Biodiesel Board) Starting today, nearly 100 members of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) are in Washington, D.C., to participate in

November 28, 2017 Read Full Article

U.S. Subpoenas Icahn Over Biofuel Action While Trump Adviser

by Miles Weiss, Jennifer A Dlouhy, and Mario Parker (Bloomberg) U.S. Attorney for Southern District of N.Y. seeks information; Icahn Enterprises discloses

November 9, 2017 Read Full Article

RNG Coalition Adds Biofuel Policy, Government Affairs Experts

(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas /Biomass Magazine) The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) recently announced the addition of four

November 7, 2017 Read Full Article

Industry in Full Court Press on DC Priorities

by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) … Our big three in D.C. remain the Renewable Fuel Standard, the trade case and

October 18, 2017 Read Full Article

Farmers Push for Support of Renewable Fuels

(Public News Service) Farmers in North Dakota and across the country are pushing policymakers in Washington to support renewable fuels. The

October 18, 2017 Read Full Article

Can The Corn Ethanol Lobby Win In Mexico, Too?

by David Blackmon (Forbes) … The elimination in the U.S. of the use of MTBE as a gasoline oxygenation agent by the

September 26, 2017 Read Full Article

Johnson: Biofuels Powering a Renewable Future

by Roger Johnson (National Farmers Union/AgriNews) … The U.S. must implement federal-level policies that encourage expanded markets for these energy sources and

September 18, 2017 Read Full Article

Over 150 Biofuels Champions in D.C. Today to Kick Off Industry’s Largest Advocacy Summit

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy is holding its annual advocacy conference in Washington, D.C., this week, bringing together over 150 leaders

September 13, 2017 Read Full Article

Message and Messenger

by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … That’s what ACE’s Power by People campaign is about: Putting a

August 29, 2017 Read Full Article

Farmers Union to Power the Transition to a Homegrown, Renewable Energy Future for the U.S.

(National Farmers Union) The transition to a homegrown, renewable energy future for America is underway. Biofuels, higher blends of ethanol

August 23, 2017 Read Full Article

Don’t Change Horses in the Middle of the River

by Brent Erickson (Biotechnology Innovation Organization/Biofuels Digest) We were disappointed, but not surprised, to see Mike McAdams and his members

August 22, 2017 Read Full Article

Listen to Farmers, Not Oil Industry Lobbyists

by Kris Tom (The Brazil Times) This paper recently published a letter from oil lobbyist Maureen Ferguson attacking Indiana farmers and

August 22, 2017 Read Full Article

Special Report: Refiner Valero’s Secret Campaign against U.S. Biofuels Mandates

by Chris Prentice (Reuters) … As part of an extensive behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign, Valero played a key role in bringing these

August 21, 2017 Read Full Article

Steelworkers No Fans of E15

by Anthony Adragna (Politico’s Morning Energy) The United Steelworkers fear Sen. Deb Fischer’s bill to allow year-round sale of 15 percent

July 7, 2017 Read Full Article

Gasoline Lobbyists Go to Battle to Slow Ethanol’s Rise

by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) … With the oil industry lobbying vigorously in opposition, the future of the bill, introduced by a

June 26, 2017 Read Full Article

Ex-Pence Chief of Staff Signs up for Biofuels Group

by Kevin Bogardus (E&E News) Biofuels advocacy group Fuels America has bolstered its K Street team in bringing on a former senior

May 23, 2017 Read Full Article

RFA Fires Back at Boat Makers over E15 Claims

by Jason Huffman (Politico’s Morning Agriculture) The Renewable Fuels Association has kicked off an advertising campaign intended to combat lobbying

May 9, 2017 Read Full Article

Energy Interests Contributed $7 Million+ to Trump’s Inauguration

by Yessenia Funes (ColorLines) Since taking office, the president has repealed many regulations impacting the fossil fuel industry. — …

April 25, 2017 0 comment Read Full Article

ACE Takes RVP Message to Hill

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Coalition for Ethanol 9th annual DC fly-in last week brought the “Power by People” message

April 4, 2017 Read Full Article

Introducing Biochar: Climate Change Solution or Greenwash Nightmare?

by Steve Horn (DeSmog) After years of investigating biochar, which promoters have touted as a potential climate change fix, DeSmog is releasing its

March 27, 2017 Read Full Article

DC’s Climate Change: Renewables Adapting to Shifting Political Weather

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Over at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, new lab director Martin Keller told the

March 23, 2017 Read Full Article

Icahn Bets against Renewables Market He Wants Trump to Overhaul

by Zachary Mider and Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Special adviser to president urges change in EPA rule; ‘It’s bothersome that one

March 20, 2017 Read Full Article

Pruitt Allies Lobby on EPA’s Ethanol Mandate

by Timothy Cama (The Hill) … Glenn Coffee and Crystal Coon, through their firm, Coffee Group, filed paperwork this week with Congress

March 13, 2017 Read Full Article

Public Citizen Files Complaint Alleging Trump Adviser’s Activities May Have Violated Federal Lobbying Laws

(Public Citizen) Carl Icahn and His Businesses Haven’t Registered As Lobbyists Yet Continue to Influence Government Policy — Icahn Enterprises,

March 13, 2017 Read Full Article

‘Purest Definition of a Conflict’: Icahn’s $126 Million Gain on Biofuel Deal Draws Criticism

by Jennifer A Dlouhy, Ari Natter, and Bill Allison (Bloomberg) Investor Carl Icahn is also unpaid adviser to White House; Value

March 8, 2017 Read Full Article