RFA Response to E15 Lawsuit
December 20, 2010
Responding to a lawsuit filed by engine manufacturers against the U.S. EPA to block E15 from being sold as a legal fuel in the United States, RFA issued the following statement.
News
House Passes VEETC Extension, Sends Bill to the President
December 17, 2010
The House of Representatives passed a compromise tax legislation that included extensions of key tax credit for the production and use of domestic ethanol. The bill will now be sent to President Obama
Senate Passes Bill Extending Key Ethanol Tax Incentives
December 15, 2010
Following Senate passage of the compromise tax package that included a one-year extension of important tax incentives for ethanol production and use, RFA President Bob Dinneen issued this statement
This Week in Ethanol: Extension of Ethanol Tax Credits, Strong Exports, and Industry Concentration
December 10, 2010
The following is a recap of what was a very busy week for American ethanol including VEETC being a part of the Senate bill, ethanol and DDG exports, and reports on ethanol from the FTC.
FTC’s 2010 Report Conclude U.S. Ethanol Market Still Unconcentrated
December 10, 2010
The Federal Trade Commission has released its analysis on the level of concentration in the US ethanol industry. As the FTC notes, “Ethanol production has remained unconcentrated over the last year.”
Senate Tax Bill Would Extend Ethanol Tax Credit
December 10, 2010
American farmers and ethanol producers today welcomed the news that a compromise reached on expiring Bush-era tax cuts will also include an extension of the tax credit for ethanol use, known as VEETC.
RFA: Sen. Baucus Approach to VEETC a “Good One”
December 03, 2010
The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded the approach of Senate Finance Committee Chair Max Baucus in his efforts to extend critical tax incentives for domestic ethanol.
Senators Urge Action on Expiring Ethanol Tax Incentives
December 01, 2010
A bipartisan group of 15 senators today urged Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to extend critical tax incentives for ethanol use before they expire.
RFA Challenges Ethanol Assertions in Senate Anti-VEETC Letter
November 30, 2010
Responding to a letter circulated by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Jon Kyl urging the expiration of the tax incentive for ethanol use, the RFA issued the following statement.
RFA Reaction to EPA RFS2 Levels for 2011
November 29, 2010
The EPA today announced its Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) requirements for 2011.
RFA to EPA: Reevaluate Modeling of Lifecycle GHG Emissions Under RFS2
November 29, 2010
Today, the Renewable Fuels Association wrote in a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson urging to reevaluate its modeling of lifecycle GHG emissions under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2).
Press Reports: EPA to Delay E15 Decision on MY 2001-2006 Cars and Pickups
November 19, 2010
According to press reports, the EPA is announcing today that it will delay a decision on the use of E15 in cars and pickup trucks built from 2001 to 2006 by up to a month.
CARB Responds to Industry Urging, Will Cut LCFS Penalty for Ethanol in Half
November 19, 2010
The California Air Resources Board on Thursday adopted a resolution that will integrate the latest research on indirect land use change into the Low Carbon Fuels Standard regulation.
Ethanol, Ag Leaders Urge Extension of Key Tax Policies
November 16, 2010
Writing today to Congressional leaders ahead of their scheduled White House visit Thursday ethanol and ag leaders encouraged them to extend and/or address three key ethanol-related tax policies.
Oil Subsidies Reached $312 Billion in 2009, IEA
November 09, 2010
The International Energy Agency World Energy Outlook today revealed that global fossil-fuel subsidies amounted to US $312 billion in 2009.
RFA to White House: Continue Investment in Advanced Biofuels
November 08, 2010
In a letter hand delivered to the White House, RFA’s Bob Dinneen urged the Obama Administration to maintain its commitment to the commercialization of cellulosic ethanol and other advanced biofuels.
GRFA: NGO “Bumper Sticker” Campaigns No Solution to Climate Change, Hunger Concerns
November 08, 2010
GRFA today challenged the findings and motivations of a report by a European Aid lobby group and several other NGOs that questioned the role of biofuels in the European energy market.
2010 Election Impacts on Ethanol, Biofuels Policy
November 03, 2010
The following are RFA President and CEO Bob Dinneen’s opening remarks for the press call today discussing the 2010 election impacts on ethanol policy.
EIA Cellulosic Ethanol Forecast Highlights Need for Continued Investment in Advanced Biofuels
November 02, 2010
According to EIA projections, cellulosic ethanol production will be 3.94 million gallons next year, below the 5.3 million gallons theEPA readjusted as the target under the Renewable Fuels Standard.
Ethanol Industry Takes Next Steps In California LCFS Lawsuit
November 02, 2010
Late yesterday, The RFA and Growth Energy filed papers in U.S. District Court in California asking the federal court to declare that California’s LCFS violates the U.S Constitution.
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