(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In response to fuel marketers asking how they can help support their flex fuel
Fuel Retailers
Back TO HOMEIntegrated, Hedged, Fast-Growing: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Plains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 2004, Green Plains Inc. is North America’s third largest producer of ethanol. Headquartered in
September 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Nebraska Corn Board Rolls Out Flex Fuel Pump Grant Program
(WNAX) The Nebraska Corn Board is offering qualifying retailers up to $50,000 to install flex fuel pumps. Corn Board’s Director
September 26, 2017 Read Full Article
ACE Congratulates Jetz on Addition of E15, E85 at Second Location
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol congratulates Jetz Convenience Centers for the addition of new
September 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Vacation Powered by E85
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) ... We decided on visiting some national parks and monuments in Colorado and Utah. Naturally,
September 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Local Retailer Kicks-Off Husker Fuel
by Chabella Guzman (KTIC Radio) The University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Renewable Fuel Nebraska are getting behind ethanol and have
September 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Nebraska Corn Board Rolls Out Flex Fuel Pump Grant Program
(WNAX) The Nebraska Corn Board is offering qualifying retailers up to $50,000 to install flex fuel pumps. Corn Board’s Director
September 22, 2017 Read Full Article
CSNews' 2017 Fuels Leader of the Year Is...
by Angela Hanson (Convenience Store News) Through the efforts of the Minnesota Service Station & Convenience Store Association (MSSA) and
September 22, 2017 Read Full Article
Special Report: Refiner Valero's Secret Campaign against U.S. Biofuels Mandates
by Chris Prentice (Reuters) ... As part of an extensive behind-the-scenes lobbying campaign, Valero played a key role in bringing these
August 21, 2017 Read Full Article
NACS Member Targray Launches New Biodiesel Program for C-Stores and Fuel Retailers
(WV Always) Company's regional biodiesel solutions to be presented at 2017 NACS Show. -- Biofuels Marketer Targray has announced the nation-wide launch
August 17, 2017 Read Full Article
What’s Fueling the Growth of E15?
by Debby Garbato (Stagnito Business Information/Convenience Store News) ... As E15 has become more widely distributed, most myths have been dispelled.
August 08, 2017 Read Full Article
E15 at the Pump with Kum & Go
by Jamie Johansen (Energy.AgWired.com) Kum & Go stores launched E15 about two years ago because of the growing demand for higher
June 29, 2017 Read Full Article
California LCFS Guides Advanced Biofuels Industry
by Heather Zhang (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon credit prices recover and multiple new pathways are certified as the state’s program
June 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Oil Price Information Service Publishes "The New Economics of Octane"
(Oil Price Information Service) The unexpected run-up in octane's market value is puzzling to the marketplace. What factors are driving
June 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Proactive Biodiesel Blending Practices Help Improve Performance
by Paul Nazzaro (Advanced Fuel Solutions Inc./Biodiesel Magazine) As biodiesel continues to emerge as a sought-after blending component for generic distillates
June 14, 2017 Read Full Article
Guest column: Ethanol Saves You Money
by Dave VanderGriend (ICM Inc./Wichita Business Journal) I was driving home last week and was surprised to see the price differences
June 12, 2017 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Announces Ad Launch for E15 Fix
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy today announced a seven-figure campaign aimed at promoting legislation that will allow U.S. retailers to offer
June 09, 2017 Read Full Article
IRFA: 3 Eastern Iowa Stations Add E15
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Renewable fuels are more accessible than ever in Eastern Iowa. Three stations in Davenport
June 08, 2017 Read Full Article
RFS Has Been ‘Tremendous Success’ Since Adoption, According to RFA Analysis
by Emily Druckman (Renewable Fuels Association) More than a decade after the original renewable fuel standard (RFS) was signed into
June 07, 2017 Read Full Article
Forced Summer Hiatus Begins for E15
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) It’s June 1st, which means the kids are out of school, the pools are open, and
June 01, 2017 Read Full Article
IRFA: Kwik Star Aggressively Rolls out E15 Locations in Iowa
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Kwik Star has recently added E15 to 17 of its Iowa locations, securing its
May 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Self-Imposed Industry Barriers
by Timothy J. Rudnicki (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association is working to facilitate the rapid adoption of E15
May 26, 2017 Read Full Article
IRFA: Decorah Home to Iowa’s 104th E15 Station
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) When Decorah residents fuel up at the local Decorah Mart, they now have the
May 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Isobutanol Cleared for Use in On-Road Vehicles in Arizona
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Bill HB2368 Permits Isobutanol to be Used as a Fuel Additive for On-Road Vehicles -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO),
May 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Livin’ La Vida Octane: The Quest for Torque and Affordable, Sustainable Vroom
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In recent days. we’ve been updating some very useful industry charts relating to costs, carbon,
May 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Updated Fuel Regulations Would Modernize Options at Gas Pumps
by Mike Lorenz (The Hill/Sheetz) Since the founding of Sheetz in 1952, “choice” for our customers and innovation have been central
May 19, 2017 Read Full Article
My Eco Energy to Set up a Network of Franchise Fuel Bunks for Biofuel Indizel
by V Rishi Kumar (The Hindu Business Line) My Eco Energy plans to set up a network of franchisee operated
May 19, 2017 Read Full Article
Governor Branstad Signs Iowa Biofuel Funding, Closing out Challenging Session for Biodiesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, Governor Terry Branstad has signed the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund bill (HF 643), which
May 15, 2017 Read Full Article
More Iowa Stations Offering Higher Ethanol Blends
by Ron Swoboda (Wallaces Farmer) E15 provides motorists better value in addition to higher performance and reduced emissions. -- In
May 12, 2017 Read Full Article
Gov. Ricketts Proclaims May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska
(KTIC) Today, Governor Pete Ricketts designated the month of May as Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska during a proclamation ceremony
May 12, 2017 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Grows, Sets Records
by Lynn Grooms (Agri-View) Supply and demand of renewable fuels like ethanol and biodiesel are expected to continue their rise
May 03, 2017 Read Full Article
California Drivers Fuel Up for a Dollar as Propel Fuels Launches 105 Octane Tour
(Propel/Military Technologies) Propel Fuels is launching the „105 Octane Tour” this week in California, offering Flex Fuel E85 for $1.05 per
May 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Bill Would Take Iowa Backwards on Biofuels
by Dawn Carlson (Des Moines Register/Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa) ...Unfortunately, our state Legislature is considering legislation that
April 24, 2017 Read Full Article
Two PA Companies Partner to Fuel Economy
(Gant News) Pennsylvania Grain Processing Corn Merchandiser, Brian Kelly, was a little doubtful four years ago when he first approached
April 07, 2017 Read Full Article
E15 Infrastructure Bill Would Add $35.9M to Minnesota GDP
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) An infrastructure bill in the Minnesota House and Senate that calls for expanding access to
April 07, 2017 Read Full Article
More Iowa Fuel Retailers Carrying Higher Blends of Biodiesel
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) A new state government report shows more than half of Iowa’s fuel retailers carried biodiesel in
April 05, 2017 Read Full Article
ACE Takes RVP Message to Hill
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Coalition for Ethanol 9th annual DC fly-in last week brought the “Power by People” message
April 04, 2017 Read Full Article
Preliminary Assessment of Spatial Competition in the Market for E85
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Preliminary Assessment of Spatial Competition in the Market for E85 presentation and supplementary report from
March 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Maryland Grain Producers Promote E15 across Mid-Atlantic
(Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board has launched a four-month ethanol advertising campaign
March 23, 2017 Read Full Article
Louisiana Becomes 29th State to Adopt E15 Ethanol
(Growth Energy) Louisiana is now the 29th state to offer consumers a better choice at the pump – gasoline blended
March 20, 2017 Read Full Article
Clean Cities: Black Bear Biodiesel
(Motor Week) ... Black bear biodiesel takes waste cooking oil from area restaurants and resorts, and recycles it into biodiesel. In
March 07, 2017 Read Full Article
Senate Bill Introduced to Give E15 Year-Round Market Presence
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) A bipartisan trio of Senators introduced a bill today that would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP)
March 06, 2017 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases New Analysis on Reasons Why Not to Change the Renewable Fuel Standard PO
(Biofuels International) Growth Energy has released economic analysis that it says “identifies numerous problems” associated with changing the Renewable Fuel
March 03, 2017 Read Full Article
RVO Clarity by June Top Priority for Biofuels Industry Leaders
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Amid an animated discussion of policy issues, one item gained the support of all
March 02, 2017 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board to Request Funding to Support Biodiesel Infrastructure Program at Annual Biodiesel Day on The Hill
(Biofuels Journal) Biodiesel production is expanding in Iowa, and proactive state policies have played a pivotal role in keeping the
February 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Propel Fuels Serves Largest US E85 Market in California
(Propel Fuels/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Propel Fuels, the nation’s leading retailer of E85 Flex Fuel, welcomed the 2017 National Ethanol Conference
February 24, 2017 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers, Marketers and End Users Urge EPA to Maintain Current RFS Compliance Requirements
(NATSO/PR Newswire) Truck Drivers, Railroads, Highway Users, Renewable Fuel Groups and Fuel Retailers Unified in Opposition to Fuel Program Changes
February 22, 2017 Read Full Article
Ethanol Expansion: Mo. Department of Agriculture to Offer Grants to State Fuel Retailers to Install Biofuel Infrastructure
(Hannibal Courier-Post) The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2017 Extended Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) grant program
February 21, 2017 Read Full Article
Iowa to Pruitt: Don't Change RFS Point of Obligation
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... “We have a slogan in the renewable fuels family that says ‘Don’t mess with
February 17, 2017 Read Full Article
Putting the Ethanol into EMV
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Associatio/SIGMA's Independent Gasoline Marketing) Many retailers face infrastructure costs that are simply out of reach.
February 09, 2017 Read Full Article
Tough Path to Reach US Ethanol Max in 2017
(Argus Media) US ethanol producers may never hit the 15bn USG target federal regulators included in biofuel blending mandates next
December 20, 2016 Read Full Article
Ethanol, Biodiesel Retailer Award Nominations Sought DEADLINE: December 31, 2016
(Dickenson County News) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday, Dec. 9, encouraged Iowa fuel retailers and gas stations
December 14, 2016 Read Full Article
Petrol Retailers Slam New Ethanol Rule
by Sean Nichols (Sydney Morning Herald) Angry fuel retailers are accusing the NSW government of doing the bidding of a political donor
November 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Big Oil Companies Reap Windfall From Ethanol Rules
by Bradley Olson (Wall Street Journal) Some refiners stand to rake in $1 billion by selling fuel credits, while others
November 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Murphy USA: A Misunderstood Model – Weitz Investment Management
(Value Walk) Murphy USA is the largest stand-alone fuel retailer in the United States. The majority of its stores are
November 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Can You Make Money on Renewable Fuels?
by Don Longo (Convenience Store News/Progressive Grocer) Experts urge retailers to take advantage of grants, credits and tax breaks. --
October 21, 2016 Read Full Article
OMCs Are Buying Biodiesel to Blend with Regular Diesel
by Kalpana Pathak (Live Mint) Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum plan to buy a total of 20 million
October 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Recharge Wrap-up: VW Beetle EV? EPA Could Allow Higher Ethanol Blends
by John Beltz Snyder (AutoBlog) Neste will sell its 100-percent renewable diesel at certain stations in Finland.Produced from renewable ingredients
October 11, 2016 Read Full Article
Propel Fuels Named Finalist for 2016 Platts Global Energy Awards / Low Carbon Fuel Retailer Recognized for Driving Fuel Volumes Six-Times the National Average Through Unparalleled Innovation in Customer Experience
(Propel Fuels/Marketwired) Propel Fuels, the top retailer of low carbon fuels in California, was recently named as a finalist for
October 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Power Mart Flexes Its Brand
by David Bennett (Convenience Store Decisions) A unique retail service provider is expanding its vision for the future. -- ...
October 06, 2016 Read Full Article
Car Care: Biodiesel a Viable, Green Choice
(AA Motoring/Driven) Biodiesel offers motorists a choice -- Like the cars we drive, fuels have evolved — to the point
October 04, 2016 Read Full Article
IA Retailers Are “Pink at the Pump”
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Beginning October 1, 2016, nearly 30 fuel retailers in Iowa are kicking off the “Pink at
October 03, 2016 Read Full Article
Americans Deserve Fuel Choices at the Pump
by Liz Mathis (Marion Times) Here in Iowa, we encourage gas stations to install flex fuel pumps and other equipment
October 03, 2016 Read Full Article
Sensenbrenner Extends RFS Debate to Number of Hoses at Gas Stations
by Jack Fitzpatrick (Morning Consult) Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) is concerned that drivers who want to avoid a 15 percent
September 30, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE’s New E15, Flex Fuel Retailer Roadmap
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With high-profile convenience store chains announcing the addition of E15 and
September 29, 2016 Read Full Article
New Ethanol Blend Now Available In Sioux Falls
by Heidi Kronaizl (KDLT News) E-15 now sold at four Kum & Go locations -- A cheaper, cleaner blend of fuel
September 29, 2016 Read Full Article
Capitol Digest: Ethanol Incentives Announced
by Tom Thoma (Globe Gazette) Ethanol Incentives: Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said Wednesday about $350,000 in uncommitted funds
September 29, 2016 Read Full Article
New Hy-Vee Gas Station Will Use Ethanol from Big River Resources
by William Smith (The Hawk Eye) The new station will use ethanol from Big River Resources blended on site. READ
September 26, 2016 Read Full Article
California's E85 Sales Top 14M Gallons in 2015
(Convenience Store News) Research shows consumers are loyal to low-carbon fuels. -- California led the nation with 14.77 million gallons
September 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Consumers Ability to Choose #E15 Back at the Pumps
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Consumers will have the choice to purchase E15 at the pump again tomorrow, September 15, 2016.
September 14, 2016 Read Full Article
7 Governors Ask EPA to Remove RVP Limit on E15
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) On Sept. 13, the governors of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and
September 14, 2016 Read Full Article
Bobby Likis Spotlights @ProtecFuel
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Protec Fuel CEO Todd Garner was a guest on the nationally syndicated car-talk program “Bobby Likis
September 13, 2016 Read Full Article
Select Stations in Finland to Sell 100 Percent Renewable Diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) Neste announced plans to begin selling 100 percent renewable diesel at select stations in Finland
September 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Growth’s Manning Talks #E15 Market Access
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) ... Today there are over 300 retail stations offering E15 in 25 states and by the end
September 09, 2016 Read Full Article
#FlexFuel Roadmap for Retailers Now Online
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A new tool developed by the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) for gasoline and ethanol retailers
September 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Rule Change Proposed to Allow E15 in New York State
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In New York state, the Department of Markets and Agriculture has proposed a rule change
September 08, 2016 Read Full Article
How to Sell E15 by Any Other Name
by Samantha Oller (CSP Daily News) Have I got a fuel for you! It is higher octane than E10, giving
September 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Strategic Intent: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to Eni in the Advanced Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This season, The Digest is hosting the Strategic Intent webinar series, looking at the plans,
September 05, 2016 Read Full Article
Glacial Lakes In Midst of Premium E30 Challenge
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) The ethanol industry knows that one area for the growth of the renewable fuel is through
August 31, 2016 Read Full Article
Wayne Standardizes Offering for All North American Retail
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association/Wayne Fueling Systems) Wayne Fueling Systems (“Wayne”), a global provider of fuel dispensing, payment, automation, and control technologies
August 31, 2016 Read Full Article
Does Minnesota Have What It Takes to Seize Biofuel Opportunities?
by Timothy J. Rudnick (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seldom do the puzzle pieces align so perfectly as they now have to
August 31, 2016 Read Full Article
NATSO Asks DOT to Work with Existing Business on Alternative Fuel Corridors
(The Trucker News Services) NATSO, the national association representing travel plazas and truck stops, has called on the Department of
August 31, 2016 Read Full Article
Diesel Dogs 1st Distributor in Minn to Offer #E15
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) St. Paul based Diesel Dogs Fuel Service is the first distributor to offer pre-blended E15 in
August 30, 2016 Read Full Article
#Ethanol Plant to Gas Station Lowers Pump Prices
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol provides consumers savings at the pump – especially when the retailer passes along the RIN (Renewable
August 30, 2016 Read Full Article
Fill up on Ethanol for 85 Cents a Gallon – But You Better Hurry
by Hannah Madans (Orange County Register) To celebrate its opening, a new E85 gas station in Santa Ana is offering
August 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Ethanol Credit Spike Divides Gas Stations
by James Osborne (FuelFix) Now gas station owners say they, too, are losing out after the price of RINs –
August 24, 2016 Read Full Article
Big Corn Finds Unlikely Allies in US Biofuels Push: Carmakers and Drivers
by Chris Prentice (Reuters) ... Reuters' analysis of vehicle sales and government data shows that almost a fifth of the vehicles on
August 17, 2016 Read Full Article
There Is an E15 Consumer Disconnect
by Susanna Retka-Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Sheetz, Thortons executives give careful thought to strategically offering the new fuel. -- Almost
August 17, 2016 Read Full Article
EPA Should Take Note of New DOE High Octane Fuels Research
by Tracy King (Renewable Fuels Association) For the past several years, the Department of Energy (DOE) has been quietly researching
August 16, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE Honors Sheetz for E15 Efforts
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol named Sheetz Inc. as the 2016 recipient of the
August 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Grant to Result in More Ethanol Refueling Stations
by Bruce Hotchkiss (The Delmarva Farmer) A $5 million grant from the USDA is providing the financial foundation for the
August 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Maryland Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) Funding Opportunity Enrollment Open
(Maryland Energy Administration) The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Program (AFIP) is intended to aid in the development of public access, alternative
August 11, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE Unveils Guide on E15, Flex Fuels for Retailers
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol is releasing a new publication that will help answer
August 11, 2016 Read Full Article
Blend Wall Crumbles in Retailers’ Eyes
by Ron Lamberty (Ethanol Producer Magazine) There is no such thing as a 10 percent blend wall unless petroleum marketers
August 05, 2016 Read Full Article
E85 Comes to N. Virginia Mobil
(PR Newswire/Protec Fuel) Performance Auto Community Celebrates Sunday with Car Show -- Working its way up the seaboard, E85 is now
August 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Small Fuel Retailers Push EPA to Change RFS Obligation
by Alex Guillén (Politico Morning Energy) A newly-formed group of small fuel retailers is adding to the calls for EPA
August 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Taxing Virtue as Sin: US Tax Rate on E85 Renewable Fuel Soars Past 100%
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US passed a dubious and historic milestone this week. The tax rate on E85
July 28, 2016 Read Full Article
Key Considerations for E85 and Other Ethanol Blend Infrastructure
(U.S. Department of Energy) What are the key considerations when installing ethanol equipment at a fueling station? For those new
July 21, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA: HWRT to Offer Pre-Blended E15 at Wholesale Terminals
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to announce that HWRT Oil Co. will become the
July 20, 2016 Read Full Article
Use of E15 Overwhelmingly Favored in Wisconsin
(Wisconsin Corn Growers Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A recent statewide opinion poll shows that Wisconsin citizens favor the use of ethanol
July 19, 2016 Read Full Article
PODCAST: How Does the Renewable Fuel Standard Affect Me?
(National Association of Convenience Stores) The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), has been around for more than a decade. Today, ethanol
July 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Retailer to Expand Availability of Ethanol Blends at 20 Stations
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that the Power Energy Corp. has been
July 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Carlsbad Switches Fleet to Renewable Diesel
by Phil Diehl (San Diego Union Tribune) Low-carbon fuel made from waste products cuts greenhouse gases -- Carlsbad recently became the
July 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Opinion: Retail Partnerships, New Technologies Will Help to Ensure U.S. Energy Independence
by Ponsi Trivisvavet (Syngenta/Agri-Pulse) ccording to the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, ethanol reduces greenhouse gas emissions by an average
July 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Growth Energy and Prime the Pump Welcome RaceTrac to Growing Numbers of E15 Retailers
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy announced that RaceTrac is joining a growing list of retailers as part of the Prime the
July 08, 2016 Read Full Article
#FEW16 Panel Focuses on Unlocking Marketplace Access
by Joanna Schroeder (Energy.AgWired.com) A conversation took place during the FEW Ethanol Workshop this week that focused on how to
June 24, 2016 Read Full Article
Valero Presses EPA for RFS Change
(Argus Media) US Environmental Protection Agency administrators should shift the burden of US biofuel blending mandates closer to retail stations,
June 14, 2016 Read Full Article
You’re Not the Boss of Me
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... To oversimplify, ethanol’s opponents have gained support by defining ethanol as
June 13, 2016 Read Full Article
Indiana Fuel Leaders Recognized for Their Commitment to Ethanol
by Gary Truitt (Hoosier Ag Today) Indiana Corn Marketing Council recently recognized two Hoosier renewable energy leaders for their commitment
June 02, 2016 Read Full Article
The E15 Perspective from Those Marketing the Fuel
by Maura Keller (Fuel Marketer News) ... The argument among those marketers and retailers that have embraced the fuel is that E15
May 12, 2016 Read Full Article
Senate Opens Door for Increased Ethanol Use
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) Legislation that supporters say will enhance consumer choices and increase demand for Illinois corn was unanimously approved
May 11, 2016 Read Full Article
Premium Ethanol-Free Gas No Longer Available in S.C.
by Gene Zaleski (The Times & Democrat) ... SCDA (South Carolina Department of Agriculture) spokeswoman Stephanie Sox says consumers will still be
May 10, 2016 Read Full Article
Higher Ethanol Blends Are Coming Soon to a Gas Pump Near You
by Russell Hubbard (Omaha World-Herald) ... Convenience store operator Kum & Go says it is making a massive commitment to
May 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Gas Prices Reach a Six-Month High Just in Time for Summer
by Thomas Richard (Examiner.com) ... One thing that is helping to keep gas prices down is the introduction of ethanol into
May 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Iowa Legislature Approves Funding for State Blender Pump Program
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa Legislature Votes Overwhelmingly to Extend Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Another Year -- The Iowa
May 03, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA Issues New Equipment Guidance for E15 Retailers
(Renewable Fuels Association) EPA gave final approval in 2012 to the use of E15 fuel and the fuel blend is
May 03, 2016 Read Full Article
Indiana Fuel Retailer Family Express Receives $789K for Blender Pumps
(Renewable Fuels Association) Convenience store and fuel retailer Family Express is receiving more than $789,000 through an Indiana blender pump
May 03, 2016 Read Full Article
Indiana’s Family Express Awarded Blender Grant
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Indiana fuel retailer Family Express has been awarded more than $789,000 through an Indiana blender pump
April 27, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA Issues New Equipment Guidance for E15 Retailers
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In a new RFA communication about how to properly offer E15 at retail, we highlight several items
April 26, 2016 Read Full Article
IRFA: Iowa Achieves Record E85, Midlevel Blend Sales in 2015
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) An analysis of a recent Iowa Department of Revenue report shows the average biodiesel blend purchased in
April 18, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE, Ethanol Retailers Counter Ethanol Myths during Briefing
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Drivers want this fuel, and it doesn’t cost an interested retailer an arm and
April 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Senate Hearing on Ethanol Tax Breaks Stirs Small-Engine Debate
by Tim Landis (State Journal-Register) .... At issue is a proposal to eliminate a 20 percent per-gallon sales tax break
April 15, 2016 Read Full Article
B11 Iowa Average Biodiesel Blend
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) More Iowa consumers are choosing biodiesel at the pump according to a new report from the
April 12, 2016 Read Full Article
E15 Today, High-Octane E25 Tomorrow
by Brian Jennings (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol) One of the things that makes the American Coalition for Ethanol
April 11, 2016 Read Full Article
Growth Energy: More than 150 Million Miles Driven on E15
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) An important milestone for higher ethanol fuel blends was reached recently. Major gasoline retailers working with
April 08, 2016 Read Full Article
New South Wales Passes State Biofuels Reform Bill, Limits Exceptions to Boost Blend Rates
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Australia, the NSW Parliament approved legislative changes to the operation of the NSW Biofuels Act.
March 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Big Corn Finds Unlikely Allies in U.S. Biofuel Push: Carmakers and Drivers
by Chris Prentice (Reuters) ... Reuters' analysis of vehicle sales and government data shows that almost a fifth of the vehicles
March 23, 2016 Read Full Article
IRFA: Interest in Offering Renewable Fuels Higher than Ever
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association recently reported interest amongst Iowa retailers in offering renewable fuels is
March 21, 2016 Read Full Article
Thorntons to Begin Selling E15 at Chicago Locations
(Renewable Fuels Association) Fueling retailer Thorntons announced today that it will offer its branded E15 option, Unleaded15, at all 43
March 21, 2016 Read Full Article
Making #Ethanol the Consumers’ Choice
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) An expert on consumer marketing offered some recommendations on how to make ethanol the natural choice
March 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Gasoline Retailers Converting More Pumps for Higher Ethanol Blends
by Dave Franzman (KCRG-TV9) Gasoline retailers in Iowa plan to add a large number of renewable fuel pumps this year
March 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Corn Growers' Ethanol Committee Meets with California Officials
(Crop Protection News) The ethanol committee of the National Corn Growers Association met with California regulators and industry leaders to
February 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Biofuels Retail Advancement in Wisconsin Transportation (BRAWT) Program
(Wisconsin Clean Cities) On October 28, 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Public Service Commission of
February 26, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE Video Illustrates E15 Retail Market Potential
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In a new animated video geared toward retail fuel station owners, the American Coalition for Ethanol
February 23, 2016 Read Full Article
RFA: Report Offers Recommendations on How to Market Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) During the National Ethanol Conference, Matthew Willcox, executive director of the Institute of Decision Making,
February 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Valero Energy Sues U.S. EPA over Biofuels Plan
by Chris Prentice (Reuters) Valero Energy Corp filed lawsuits against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday to push the
February 15, 2016 Read Full Article
FTC Rule Amends Labeling Requirements for Certain Ethanol Blends
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Federal Trade Commission has published a rule in the Federal Register finalizing amendments
January 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Know Your Target Market
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... There’s plenty of consumer research on motorists’ fuel buying habits,
January 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Letter: Building on Ethanol Success Is a Good Way to Reach Renewable Energy Goals
by Robert Moffitt (American Lung Association in Minnesota/Post Bulletin) A Dec. 14 letter to the editor described Rochester's "community responsibility to
January 04, 2016 Read Full Article
ACE: Restored Tax Credit to Increase Availability of E85
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Bipartisan congressional approval of recent legislation restoring tax credits for retail fuel station owners
December 28, 2015 Read Full Article
More Biofuel Pumps at Missouri Gas Stations
by Mindy Ward (Farm Progress) Consumers will have more biofuel,ethanol choices at the gas pump. -- Mark Cadle sees the investment
December 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Got the Need for Speed? E85 Is the High-Octane Fuel for You
by Landon Hall (Fuel Freedom Foundation) E85 ethanol has a benefit for just about everybody: Some people like the fact
December 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Clean Energy RNG Fuel for Ryder Trucks
(Fleets & Fuels) Ryder Trucks in California to Use ‘Redeem’ Brand Biomethane, Clean Energy to Provide Fuel Station Maintenance Services Too
December 16, 2015 Read Full Article
MBA & KS95 Reward Drivers to Switch to E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twin Cities radio station, KS95 FM, and the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MBA), today rewarded customers who fueled
December 16, 2015 Read Full Article
Consumers Are A-OK With E15 Fuel
by Brian Berk (Convenience Store News) Study: The alternative fuel is becoming much more “appealing.” --- Just a few years
December 15, 2015 Read Full Article
SDFU Delegates Vote to Take Pro-E30 Challenge
by Mikkel Pates (Agweek) The South Dakota Farmers Union celebrated its 100th annual meeting by taking another step forward in
December 11, 2015 Read Full Article
RFA to EPA: New Gasoline Volatility Regulations Needed
(Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In a letter submitted Dec. 8 to the U.S. EPA, the Renewable Fuels Association urged
December 09, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Reveals Details on $5 Million Blender Pump Grant Program
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) has been awarded $5
December 07, 2015 Read Full Article
How California Can Boost Biofuel Production to Cut Pollution and Help the Economy
(University of California Los Angeles) UCLA–UC Berkeley report finds that the state hasn’t taken full advantage of agricultural resources --
December 04, 2015 Read Full Article
VW Scandal Proves Boon to Biodiesel Seller
by Eric Blaisdell (Rutland Herald) Black Bear Biodiesel recently ended its first season selling environmentally friendly fuel on a high