RFA: CBO Report Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
July 14, 2010
RFA responds to new Congressional Budget Office report that takes the issue of ethanol tax incentives out of context & provides no comparison to other technologies.
News
Ethanol Exports Update: Exports Down 58% in May
July 13, 2010
Total ethanol exports (denatured and undenatured, non-beverage) fell back to earth in May, plunging 58% from April’s totals.
GAO Report Urges Changes to DOE Loan Guarantee Programs
July 12, 2010
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued a report urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to make changes to its current loan guarantee program to make it more effective.
Midtex Oil Opens First E85 Station in New Braunfels, Texas
July 12, 2010
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Protec Fuel are proud to announce the opening of the first E85 station in New Braunfels, Texas.
RFA Comment on USDA July WASDE Report
July 09, 2010
RFA comments on the USDA July WASDE report released July 9, 2010.
RFA Response to San Francisco Chronicle “Dead Zone” Article
July 07, 2010
The following is a response from the RFA regarding the article, “Dead Zone in Gulf Linked to Ethanol Production” printed in the San Francisco Chronicle.
RFA Partners With A Legend To Promote Ethanol
July 02, 2010
The Legendary Buffalo Chip will be “Fueled With Pride” once again as the Renewable Fuels Association continues their support as an honored sponsor during the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
USDA Report Punches Another Hole in Land Use Change Theory
June 30, 2010
The amount of land dedicated to crops in the United States has dropped for the second straight year in 2010, according to a report released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
April 2010 Daily Ethanol Production/Demand
June 29, 2010
U.S. ethanol production fell slightly in April. According to information from the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
UL Approves Safety Certification for Two E85 Fueling Dispensers
June 24, 2010
Today Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certified both the Gilbarco Veeder-Root Encore® E85 and the Dresser Wayne Ovation® Eco E85 fueling dispensers.
RFA Welcomes Cooperation with USDA to Achieve RFS Goals
June 23, 2010
The USDA today released its “Biofuels Strategic Production Report.” The report details challenges to ensuring the full 36 billion gallons of renewable fuel mandated by the RFS are produced and used
USDA Report Shows Positive Energy Benefits of Ethanol
June 21, 2010
A new report released today by the USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses clearly demonstrates the overwhelmingly positive energy benefits of ethanol.
RFA President & CEO Addresses House Ag Committee’s Bioenergy Forum
June 21, 2010
RFA President & CEO Bob Dinneen will speak at the House Ag Committee’s Bioenergy Forum. As part of a panel, he will present an update of the U.S. ethanol industry with significant statistics and facts
RFA: EPA “Dropping the Ball” on E15
June 18, 2010
News that the EPA is further delaying a decision on approving the use of up to 15 percent ethanol blends is as much disappointing as it is a dereliction of duty said the Renewable Fuels Association.
New Study: EPA, CARB ILUC Similarities “Happenstance” Not Science
June 17, 2010
A new analysis of the inputs and modeling done on lifecycle carbon emissions for ethanol by the EPA and CARB concludes the similarity in magnitude of the LUC emissions outcomes is “coincidence”
Answering the President’s Call: An Open Letter to Obama
June 16, 2010
In response to President Obama’s remarks to the nations about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and our dependence on foreign fuels, the Renewable Fuels Association responds.
Oil Spill Reality Check: 60,000 Reasons to Grow Beyond Oil
June 16, 2010
U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement that the BP oil well has been leaking up to 60,000 barrels per day is a wake up call to grow beyond oil says the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance
RFA Supports Incentives for Next Gen Biofuels, Wary of Performance-Based Tax Policy
June 15, 2010
The RFA today expressed support for the position of the Union of Concerned Scientists that more federal assistance is needed to commercialize next generation biofuels like cellulosic ethanol.
Ethanol Industry Counters Environmental Stall Tactics
June 15, 2010
ACE, Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association and the RFA today countered the tired claims of the Environmental Working Group that American ethanol is not a sound investment.
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