RFA Analysis of USDA Plantings Report
March 31, 2011
The following is a quick analysis of the USDA Prospective Plantings report from Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Research and Analysis Geoff Cooper.
News
Advanced ethanol producers “eager” to meet President Obama’s energy goals
March 30, 2011
On the heels of President Obama’s call for increased ethanol production and use from a wide variety of feedstocks, Brooke Coleman, of the Advanced Ethanol Council, issued the following statement.
Ethanol industry stands with President Obama to achieve energy goals
March 30, 2011
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) released the following statement in advance of the President’s speech, following up on a letter sent to the President yesterday.
Ethanol Industry to Obama: Ethanol Evolution Must Be Part of US Energy Future
March 29, 2011
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), today wrote to the President urging him to reaffirm his commitment to the continued evolution of America’s ethanol industry.
CEOs Call on Congress to Fully Fund DOE Renewable Energy Loan Guarantee Program
March 29, 2011
In a letter sent today to Republican and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate, CEOs of 34 renewable energy companies strongly urged support for the Department of Energy’s loan guarantee program.
Biofuel, Renewable Power Groups Urge Continued Support for Critical Loan Guarantee Programs
March 28, 2011
Leading trade associations for the development of America’s renewable energy industries today wrote to Congressional leaders urging Congress to maintain support and funding for loan guarantee programs
Ethanol to Reduce GHGs by 105 Million Tonnes Worldwide in 2011
March 22, 2011
The Global Renewable Fuels Alliance (GRFA) is highlighting the positive influence ethanol production is having on reducing global Green House Gas emissions.
RFA Reacts to Amendment to Immediately Repeal Tax Incentive
March 16, 2011
Responding to an amendment (#220) filed by Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn (R) to the small business reauthorization bill currently under consideration on the Senate floor, RFA issued this statement.
RFA Comments on Bill Introduced by Senator Klobuchar
March 11, 2011
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO, Bob Dinneen released the following comment on legislation introduced by Senator Klobuchar (D-MN).
RFA Statement on Legislation Introduced by Senator Feinstein
March 10, 2011
RFA President and CEO, Bob Dinneen commented on legislation introduced by Senator Feinstein (D-CA) that would repeal the 45 cent per gallon ethanol tax credit for corn-based ethanol.
RFA to Senators Coburn and Cardin: “Ethanol is part of the solution”
March 09, 2011
Today Bob Dinneen, President &CEO of the RFA, commented on legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) which called for the elimination of the VEETC.
UN FAO Confirms Rising Energy Prices Driving Up Food Costs
March 08, 2011
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (UN FAO) confirmed Friday that crude oil prices are driving up food costs globally.
Report: 53,000 blender pumps, more FFV commitments needed to achieve RFS goals
March 07, 2011
The future requirements of the RFS2 can be met primarily with ethanol if the right commitments are made to ensure a steady evolution of refueling infrastructure and the automotive fleet.
EPA Takes “Murphy’s Law” Approach to Biofuel Environmental Report
March 01, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has misinterpreted and overreached in drafting its “Biofuels and the Environment: First Triennial Report to Congress,” the Renewable Fuels Association stated.
2010 Annual Ethanol Production = 13.23 Billion Gallons
February 28, 2011
2010 was another record year for American ethanol producers. According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, daily ethanol production in 2010 averaged nearly 863,000 barrels per day
As Oil Soars, Debate Over Energy Missing Opportunities
February 24, 2011
As oil prices eclipse the $100 per barrel threshold for the first time in 2 years, some members of Congress seem intent on blocking domestic renewable alternatives to oil.
70,000 Americans Directly Involved in Ethanol Production, Distribution
February 21, 2011
The 2010 Ethanol Economic Impant analysis from John Urbanchuk of Cardno ENTRIX was released this morning at the National Ethanol Conference.
RFA Chief: American Ethanol Industry Facing Challenges, Opportunities
February 21, 2011
RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen delivered the State of the Industry Address this morning at the National Ethanol Conference in Phoenix, AZ.
Ethanol Industry Responds to Anti-Ethanol Amendments
February 19, 2011
RFA responds to late night votes on House Continuing Resolution on amendments from Rep. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) that promoted imported oil over domestic renewable fuel production.
RFA Supports ARB Adoption of New Purdue ILUC Work, But Cautions that More Improvements are Needed
February 17, 2011
In comments submitted Wed., Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) continued to raise concerns regarding the indirect land use change (ILUC) analysis used for the state’s Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS).
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