New Poll Shows Strong Support for Renewable Fuels Agenda
February 06, 2013
A national poll presented at the NEC today proved Americans, by an overwhelming majority, support the RFS.
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2013 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide to Ethanol Now Available
February 06, 2013
The 2013 editions of the Ethanol Industry Outlook and the Pocket Guide to Ethanol were released this week at the NEC.
Despite Major Challenges, Ethanol Industry Created More than 380,000 Jobs and $43 Billion in GDP
February 06, 2013
In a challenging year for America’s farm economy, domestic ethanol production reached an estimated 13.3 billion gallons — the second highest annual production level in history.
RFA Chief Says American Ethanol Is “Under Siege — and Fighting Back”
February 06, 2013
RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen will address a crowd of 1,200 at this year’s NEC in Las Vegas and sum up the state of the ethanol industry.
New DOE Research: RFS a Proven Economic Success with Minimal Impact on Food Prices or Land Use
February 04, 2013
A new research article published last month in the academic journal Biofuels concluded that the RFS is producing significant positive economic effects in America.
2013 RFS Targets For Cellulosic Biofuels On Target, Cellulosic Biofuels Coming Online
January 31, 2013
The AEC commented on today’s release of the RFS volume standards for 2013.
RFA on 2013 RFS Proposal: Program Working, But Imports a Concern
January 31, 2013
The EPA today released its long-awaited proposed rule for 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumetric requirements.
RFA to U.N. Committee: Biofuels Benefit Developing World Economies and Global Food Security
January 30, 2013
This afternoon, the RFA submitted comments condemning a U.N. Committee on World Food Security (CFS) draft study on biofuels and food security.
API “Cooking the Books” with Aggressive Fuel
January 29, 2013
Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the RFA, responded to a press conference by API in which yet more misleading, flawed, and heavily funded Big Oil “research” was presented.
AEC Response to The Wall Street Journal
January 29, 2013
The Wall Street Journal either does not understand why Congress decided to require oil companies to use cellulosic biofuels five years ago or it is not willing to tell the truth about it.
Joint Statement: Biofuels Producers React To Mixed D.C. Circuit Decision
January 25, 2013
The D.C. Circuit issued a narrow, but mixed decision today, vacating the 2012 cellulosic biofuel standard and affirming the 2012 advanced biofuel standard.
RFA and Growth Energy Joint Statement on EU Proposed Duties
January 23, 2013
In reaction to the European Commission’s recent proposal to impose duties on ethanol imported from the United States, RFA and Growth Energy released a joint statement.
Nebraska Student Awarded National Ethanol Conference Scholarship
January 18, 2013
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) are excited to announce the recipient of a scholarship to attend the 18th Annual National Ethanol Conference.
RFA Urges CARB to Revise Land Use Change, Direct Carbon Intensity Values for LCFS
January 18, 2013
Bob Dinneen, RFA President and CEO, wrote to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to encourage it to revise indirect land use change penalties assessed against biofuels as part of the LCFS.
Biofuels Key to Strong Economy and Clean Energy Future: GRFA
January 17, 2013
Today the GRFA called on policy development, business and technology sector leaders attending the World Future Energy Summit to commit to increasing biofuels’ share of the future global energy mix.
Kicking Off Second Term, Ag Sec. Vilsack to Keynote National Ethanol Conference
January 17, 2013
Sec. Vilsack will be the keynote speaker at the 18th Annual NEC in Las Vegas, Nev. Vilsack will address the crowd of over 1,000 attendees at 8 a.m. Pacific on February 7th.
Biofuels Support Agricultural Investment and Rural Development: GRFA
January 17, 2013
At the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, the GRFA is demanding that the world’s Ag. ministers include biofuels in their plans to attract investment in the world’s most impoverished areas.
RFA Refutes API — RFS Is Proven Success
January 15, 2013
During a media call today, API called the RFS “unworkable” and stated that they would like to see its complete repeal. Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the RFA, refuted those statements.
RFA Comment on Extension of Cellulosic and Other Tax Credits
January 02, 2013
With the passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, which included extension of three key ethanol related tax credits, Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the RFA, released a statement.
RFA Statement on EPA Administrator Jackson’s Resignation
December 27, 2012
Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), released a statement on the announced resignation of EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.
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