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State of the Union: Recognizing the Impact of America’s Original Green Industry

State of the Union: Recognizing the Impact of America’s Original Green Industry

January 26, 2010

As President Obama’s State of the Industry Address focuses mainly on job creation, RFA comments that as a long time supporter of biofuels, the President knows what a great investment it is. 

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RFA Raises Concerns About California Cap And Trade

RFA Raises Concerns About California Cap And Trade

January 12, 2010

It’s déjà vu all over again. The state of California is once again attempting to move forward with carbon regulations that would unfairly penalize biofuels.

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USDA Report: Farmers Shatter Corn Production Records on Fewer Acres

USDA Report: Farmers Shatter Corn Production Records on Fewer Acres

January 12, 2010

The final report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on the 2009 corn harvest is one for the record books.

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RFA Disappointed in Failure to Uphold California Law in LCFS Decision

January 12, 2010

Ignoring numerous examples of violations of California law by the Air Resources Board (ARB), the state’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has approved the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) for implem

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RFA Announces 15th National Ethanol Conference Keynote Speaker

RFA Announces 15th National Ethanol Conference Keynote Speaker

January 07, 2010

Expanding the market for ethanol is one of the top priorities for America’s biofuel industry.

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RFA Critical of Latest Anti-Ethanol Report

RFA Critical of Latest Anti-Ethanol Report

January 06, 2010

A recent “policy paper” from Houston-based Rice University and sponsored by Chevron seeks to continue the orchestrated campaign to limit, and ultimately eliminate, the use of biofuels.

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October 2009 Daily Ethanol Production/Demand

October 2009 Daily Ethanol Production/Demand

January 04, 2010

U.S. ethanol production reached an all time high in October 2009 at 740,000 barrels per day (b/d), according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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At Decade’s End, Ethanol Has Arrived

At Decade’s End, Ethanol Has Arrived

December 31, 2009

As we prepare to begin a new decade, the Renewable Fuels Association is taking just a moment to look back at the decade that saw ethanol emerge as the leading renewable fuel alternative.

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Ethanol Groups Respond to Questions Over LCFS Lawsuit

December 29, 2009

RFA and Growth Energy issued the following joint statement today in response to questions from the press concerning an effort by the ethanol groups to block flawed regulation.

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Ethanol Groups Challenge Constitutionality of California LCFS

December 24, 2009

Relating to the complaint they filed in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, concerning the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy issue

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Increased Ethanol Blending Still Required for 2010

December 22, 2009

Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted its final rule for the expanded Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2).

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South Bend Native Recognized for Excellence in Ethanol Industry

South Bend Native Recognized for Excellence in Ethanol Industry

December 22, 2009

America’s ethanol industry today congratulates long time industry expert Robert E. Reynolds of Downstream Alternatives upon receiving the Award of Excellence from ASTM International.

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Cute Kid Photos Could Win You Free Fuel

Cute Kid Photos Could Win You Free Fuel

December 22, 2009

Have a cute kid? Want a year’s worth of free ethanol fuel? Then the E85 Flex-Fuel Challenge Cutest Kid Photo Contest is for you.

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RFA Applauds House Restoration of Biofuel Loan Guarantee Funds

RFA Applauds House Restoration of Biofuel Loan Guarantee Funds

December 22, 2009

On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted to restore $2 billion to an alternative loan guarantee program that was borrowed to fund the “cash for clunkers” program.

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RFA Letter to CARB on LCFS Compliance Issues

RFA Letter to CARB on LCFS Compliance Issues

December 20, 2009

RFA Letter to CARB on LCFS Compliance Issues

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Issue Brief: GAO Report: “Energy-Water Nexus” Leaves Out Important Water Statistics

Issue Brief: GAO Report: “Energy-Water Nexus” Leaves Out Important Water Statistics

December 20, 2009

A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) offers little new insight into the issue of water and biofuels. Rather, it recycles many of the claims that have already been refuted.

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