(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Bill HB2368 Permits Isobutanol to be Used as a Fuel Additive for On-Road Vehicles -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEVO),
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Back TO HOMEGovernor 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
It’s Time for States to Save the Planet: State-Level Carbon Taxes Offer a Path to the Ultimate Climate Solution.
by Charles Komanoff (Huffington Post) The Carbon Tax Center is out with a new report timed to the surging climate
May 08, 2017 Read Full Article
As Trump Reverses Climate Actions, California Considers a Bold New Step
by Chelsea Harvey (The Washington Post) ... Now, a new proposal, announced Monday, would replace California’s current cap
May 04, 2017 Read Full Article
California Gov. Approves Fuel Tax, Vehicle Fee Transportation Package
(NGT News) California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. has signed into law the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017,
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
Iowa Legislature Approves Funding for State Blender Pump Program
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Today (April 20, 2017) the Iowa Legislature voted to secure another year of funding for the
April 24, 2017 Read Full Article
Sundstop Fuel Retail Station in Clarence, IA Offers City's First E15 Site
(Biofuels Journal) When E10 first hit the market, Clarence, Iowa was one of five towns to introduce the new fuel
April 19, 2017 Read Full Article
Oregon Senate Backs Woody Biomass as 'Green Energy'
(KTVZ.com) Bill sponsored by Sens. Tim Knopp, Ted Ferrioli -- Oregon Senate Republicans say adding woody biomass as a recognized
April 19, 2017 Read Full Article
Use of Renewable Fuel by All Ground Transit Sought by 2045
by Kathryn Mykleseth (Honolulu Star Advertiser) A key Senate committee passed a bill Monday that sets a goal of having all
April 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Florida Considers Accelerating Hemp Research as Orange Alternative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, state legislators are looking to ease restrictions on industrial hemp research. According to
April 10, 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
Biofuels Infrastructure Bill A Big Boost For Minnesota
by Timothy J. Rudnicki (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The current biofuels infrastructure bill in the Minnesota legislature (House File 1257 and
March 31, 2017 Read Full Article
Rare Moment as Louisiana Environmentalists, Businesses Agree on Tax Issue
by Steve Hardy (The Advocate) Environmentalists and industrialists find themselves standing shoulder to shoulder as they try to maintain a
March 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Multiple State, Federal Bills Introduced to Stop the Spread of E15
by Daniel Strohl (Hemmings Daily) ... The most extreme of those bills, H.R. 1314, which Virginia Representative Robert Goodlatte
March 24, 2017 Read Full Article
California Lawmakers Release Environmental Bills in Attempt to Thwart Trump
by Rory Carroll (Reuters) Democratic state senators in California on Thursday unveiled a series of bills designed to freeze in
February 24, 2017 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Aim to Boost Central Illinois Agricultural Economy
by Chris Lusvardi (Herald & Review) Legislation introduced in Springfield could boost efforts to attract bio-based businesses to Decatur and
February 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Biodiesel’s Backers: Build on 2016 Momentum for 2017 and Beyond
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Led by Don O’Connor, a Vancouver-based international expert on greenhouse-gas emissions, the assembled panel detailed
January 23, 2017 Read Full Article
New Laws That Take Effect January 2017: Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit
(New York State Senate) Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit: The 2016-17 budget extended the Clean Heating Fuel Tax Credit from
January 03, 2017 Read Full Article
Can Biofuels Take Flight? Alternative Fuels for Jetliners Face Political and Economic Headwinds
by John Stang (Geek Wire) Two major steps in Washington’s infant jet biofuel industry are expected to take place in
November 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Carbon Pricing in North America – Leading a New Era of Climate Policy
by Tamaki Stiles * (Advanced Biofuels USA) Reducing greenhouse emissions is a shared goal in North America. In fact, presidents
October 19, 2016 Read Full Article
It Could Be the Nation’s First Carbon Tax. And Environmentalists Are Fighting over It
by Chelsea Harvey (The Washington Post) A new initiative slated for the ballot in Washington state next month would create the first-ever
October 19, 2016 Read Full Article
Seattle Adopts UCS’s Oil-Saving Plan, Aims to Cut Oil Use in Half
(Union of Concerned Scientists) The Seattle City Council is expected to pass legislation today (September 19, 2016) that requires staff
September 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Landmark Report from BIO Charts $770B Renewable Chemicals and Materials Market by 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization released a landmark report “Advancing the Biobased Economy: Renewable Chemical
September 09, 2016 Read Full Article
California Scores Tremendous Victories on Climate Policy and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) The Low Carbon Fuels Coalition (LCFC) is pleased to announce that the California State Senate and
August 26, 2016 Read Full Article
California Assembly Approves Climate Change Law
by Anshu Siripurapu (Sacramento Bee) After an intense floor debate, a bill extending California’s greenhouse gas emission targets squeaked by in
August 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Penn State to Help Develop Guidelines for Growing Industrial Hemp
by Sara LaJeunesse (Penn State News) On July 20, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a law allowing the Pennsylvania Department of
August 17, 2016 Read Full Article
California Urgently Needs Action on Climate Change; Legislature and Governor Should Pass SB 32 This Year
(Union of Concerned Scientists) In recent days, legislative leadership and Gov. Jerry Brown have been sending mixed signals on whether
August 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Commission to Study Maine’s Biomass Industry to Meet in August
by Katie Fletcher (Biomass Magazine) ... This past April, Maine enacted a resolve establishing the 13-member commission. Members include two from the
August 02, 2016 Read Full Article
Washington State’s Proposed Clean Air Rule Ignores Biofuels’ Climate Benefits
(Renewable Fuels Association) Washington state’s proposed Clean Air Rule (CAR) fails to recognize the climate benefits associated with biofuels and
July 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Hawaii Gov. Ige Signs Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
(Pacific Biodiesel Technologies/Biodiesel Magazine) Pacific Biodiesel President Robert King attended in early July the formal signing of the Renewable Fuels
July 15, 2016 Read Full Article
A Grand Bargain? Gov. Jerry Brown in Talks with Oil Companies about Climate Change Programs
by Chris Megerian and Melanie Mason (Los Angeles Times) Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has been talking directly with oil companies in
July 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Maine Retiree Fueling Governor’s Questions about Ethanol
by Scott Thistle (Portland Press Herald) Ralph Stevens, a retired mechanic who says ethanol emissions may have caused the state's
July 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Benefiting Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) On June 24, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon signed S.B. 657. The new law will
June 30, 2016 Read Full Article
EPA Pushing Outdated, Costly Ethanol Fuel
by Ryan Rowden (Missouri Petroleum Council/Kansas City Star) ... It’s good to be the world’s leading oil and natural gas producer.
June 22, 2016 Read Full Article
North Carolina House Committee Approves Industrial Hemp Research Study
(WXII) North Carolina lawmakers are pushing a proposal to authorize the cultivation of industrial hemp with the goal of allowing
June 21, 2016 Read Full Article
California's Landmark Cap and Trade Program Faces Uncertain Future
by Rory Carroll (Reuters) California's greenhouse gas reduction program is in a battle for its life, and uncertainty about its
June 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Iowa Biodiesel Board Commends Signing of Bill to Expand IA Biodiesel Incentives
(Biofuels Journal) It just makes sense! That’s the sentiment from the Iowa Biodiesel Board and other supporters as Iowa Governor
May 26, 2016 Read Full Article
Mass. Top Court Says State GHG Rules Not Good Enough
by Keith Goldberg (Law 360) Massachusetts' top court on Tuesday reversed a lower court's decision backing the state's approach to greenhouse
May 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Branstad Signature Ensures Iowans Have Greater Access to Homegrown Fuel
(KMALand/Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law H.F. 2464, a multifaceted bill that secures funding for
May 17, 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
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
Iowa Offers Tax Incentives In Bid To Become An Epicenter For Innovation In Bio-based Materials
by Steven Savage (Forbes) Last week the governor of Iowa, Terry Branstad, signed a bill which came to him with
April 19, 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
Industry Group Drops Low-Carbon Fuel Fight
by Hillary Borrud (Portland Tribune) An oil industry group announced Thursday it will abandon a bid to get voters to
April 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Electric Car Bill Will Do Little to Reduce Emissions
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Today’s Star Tribune reported of a proposal in the Minnesota legislature that calls for a financial incentive
March 31, 2016 Read Full Article
Kum & Go Becomes First in Missouri to Offer E15
(Convenience Store News) Kum & Go LC became the first retailer to offer E15 in Missouri. The blend of 15-percent
March 14, 2016 Read Full Article
White Mountain Biodiesel Announces Plans to Expand Plant Capacity and Begin Direct Sales of Biodiesel to Retail Customers
(White Mountain Biodiesel) NBB member White Mountain Biodiesel, LLC announced today that it has begun the expansion of its plant
February 29, 2016 Read Full Article
Washington Lawmakers Consider Putting A Price On Carbon
by Ken Christensen (KCTS9/EarthFix) State lawmakers this week began discussing a measure that could make Washington the first state to
February 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Indiana Bill Would Extend Misfueling Immunity to Mid-Level Blends
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In mid-January, a congressman in the Indiana General Assembly introduced a bill that aims
February 08, 2016 Read Full Article
Stations Continue to Sell Ethanol-Blended Gas, Despite State Law Repeal
(KHON2) One month after gas stations were allowed to start selling fuel without ethanol, Hawaii drivers are still stuck with mostly
February 03, 2016 Read Full Article
California Launches New Fuel Policies in 2016
by Graham Noyes (Biodiesel Magazine/ Keyes, Fox & Wiedman LLP) California will be the biodiesel market to watch in 2016
January 27, 2016 Read Full Article
DEQ Proposes Last Minute Clean Fuels Tweaks
by Taylor W. Anderson (The Bulletin) Environmental panel votes today on break for oil companies through 2018, new ethanol models --
December 09, 2015 Read Full Article
Electric Cars Can’t Take the Cold
by Jeff Plungis (Bloomberg) Batteries generate power less efficiently as temperatures drop. --- ... The trouble is, except for Oregon, none of
December 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Carbon Tax Measure Will Make The Washington Ballot, Backers Say
by Ashley Ahearn (KUOW) A voter initiative that would put a tax on carbon emissions has gathered enough signatures to
December 04, 2015 Read Full Article
Governor's Signature on Tax Bill to Boost California Biodiesel
(The California Biodiesel Alliance/Biodiesel Magazine) On Oct. 4 California Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1032 into law, correcting a tax
October 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Orlando Museum, Tea Party and Biofuels: Letters -- Biofuels Good for Florida
by Mark Emalfarb (Dyadic International) ... Mike Murtha's My Word column, "Feds must follow Fla. on ethanol repeal," on Monday
October 02, 2015 Read Full Article
California’s Legislature Drops Petroleum Reduction to Pass SB 350; Approves Escalating State Procurement of Very Low Carbon Fuels; and Leaves Nearly $1B of Cap and Trade Revenue on the Table
by Graham Noyes (Biofuels Digest/Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) The first year of California’s legislative session ended dramatically with a mix
September 22, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon's Clean Fuels Law Ignites More Political Wrangling
by Ian K. Kullgren (The Oregonian/Oregon Live) ... One of the law's biggest advocates threatened to join forces with opponents this
September 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Illinois Corn Working to Support #Ethanol, E15
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) ... One such initiative is working with key players in Chicago to get 150 E15 stations up
September 15, 2015 Read Full Article
Jerry Brown: “Oil Lobby Gutted California’s Climate Bill”
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, Gov. Jerry Brown called the derailment of efforts to cut gasoline cosumption “a
September 14, 2015 Read Full Article
Jerry Brown, Kevin de Leon Abandon Legislative Push to Require 50 Percent Cut in Gasoline Use
by David Siders and Jeremy B. White (Sacramento Bee) Major setback for California governor’s climate agenda; Decision comes amid resistance from
September 10, 2015 Read Full Article
Scorching Summer Drives California Innovation and Biofuels
by Graham Noyes (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/Biofuels Digest) California’s politicians and people are responding to the state’s increasingly dire symptoms
September 01, 2015 Read Full Article
California's New Energy and Climate Goals Will Create Jobs and Boost the Economy
(Advanced Energy Economy/PR Newswire) Advanced energy business leaders went to the California Capitol building today to express support for Gov. Brown's
August 19, 2015 Read Full Article
Inslee: I’ll Use My Authority to Impose Cap on Emissions
by Jim Brunner and Hal Bernton (Seattle Times) After being stymied on climate policy in the Legislature, Gov. Jay Inslee announced
August 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Gov. Dayton Signs E15 Dispenser Bill: Law Goes into Effect July 1
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The E15 Dispenser bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton, goes into effect July
July 15, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon Declares Biomass Carbon Neutral
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) After a House vote of 44-9, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill that
July 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Standards Face Political Attacks in Washington, Oregon
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Clean fuel standards under development in Oregon and Washington have been under attack by
July 06, 2015 Read Full Article
Washington State Nixes Low Carbon Fuel Standard via Transport Bill “Poison Pill”
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington state, state lawmakers passed a $15B transportation package by a 27-22 vote that
July 06, 2015 Read Full Article
Hawaii Gov. David Ige Plans to Veto Ethanol Tax Credit Bill
by Duane Shimogawa (Pacific Business News) Hawaii Gov. David Ige said that he intends to veto a bill passed by
June 30, 2015 Read Full Article
Schepisi Bill Allowing Biofuel Production in New Jersey Approved by the Assembly
(RealEstateRama) Legislation sponsored by Assembly Republican Holly Schepisi paving the way for new jobs for New Jersey workers in the expanding
June 30, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon Declares Biomass Carbon Neutral
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) After a House vote of 44-9, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed a bill that
June 30, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Legislature OKs E15 Infrastructure Investments for Iowa Renewable Fuels Grants
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, the state legislature passed legislation that allows E15 infrastructure investments to become eligible for
June 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Nebraska Gov. Signs Alt-Fuel Vehicle Rebate Bill
(TruckingInfo.com) Nebraska's Gov. Pete Ricketts has approved legislation that will establish a new program offering rebates for alternative-fuel vehicle conversions,
June 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Hawaii’s Clean-Energy Future Requires a Commitment to Develop Biofuels
by Paul Zorner and Martin Sabarsky (Star Advertiser) A decade ago, Hawaii made a commitment to producing and using more
May 30, 2015 Read Full Article
With Clean Fuels as Law, Oregon Biofuel Maker Prepares for Major Expansion
by Wendy Culverwell (Portland Business Journal) A Eugene biofuel company that converts used cooking oil into fuel is in expansion
May 13, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Leaders Call for Biochemical Tax Credits for Ethanol, Biodiesel
by Dave Dreeszen (Sioux City Journal) Durham (Debi Durham, the state's economic development director), a former Siouxland Chamber of Commerce president, is
May 11, 2015 Read Full Article
Schwarzenegger: Three Things Weightlifting and California Can Teach Us About How To Save the World
by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Time Magazine) ... When I praise Governor Brown, some people look at me like I’ve lost my mind. I’m
May 05, 2015 Read Full Article
Bill Would Lift Biodiesel Requirements in Winter
by Abby Spegman (The Bulletin) Bend-La Pine say bus troubles have force school cancellations ... School districts east of the Cascades
May 05, 2015 Read Full Article
Truckers Sue to End Biodiesel Mandate
by David Shaffer (Star Tribune) Minnesota truckers and other interests sued Minnesota on Friday seeking to end the state’s requirement
April 21, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Lawmakers Ride-and-Drive on Biodiesel
by John Davis (DomesticFuel.com) Lawmakers in Iowa got the chance to experience the power of biodiesel for themselves. The Iowa
April 13, 2015 Read Full Article
Minnesota, the Green Giant: Going All out on Agrastructure and the Advanced Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, we look at how Minnesota, too, has been experiencing success via its bioeconomy, and
April 10, 2015 Read Full Article
Risk and Reward for Boardman Biomass Proposal
by George Plaven (Capital Press) One possible biomass fuel for the coal plant is giant cane, known as Arundo donax,
April 09, 2015 Read Full Article
Transportation Budget Cuts Alternative Fuel Mandate
by Karen Kasler (WOSU) The transportation budget signed last week includes a change for the state’s vehicle fleet: The budget cuts
April 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Billionaire Environmentalist Comes to Sacramento, Clashes with Businesses over Climate Change Bill
by Allen Young (Sacramento Business Journal) Billionaire environmentalist Tom Steyer came to Sacramento on Tuesday to promote a wholesale expansion of
April 08, 2015 Read Full Article
Fees, Taxes Increase with Highway Funding Package
(Rapid City Journal) South Dakota drivers will be paying more for that privilege in the very near future. The 2015
April 07, 2015 Read Full Article
New Bill Could Add Value To Iowa Biofuel
(WHOTV.com) ... At the Iowa Biotech Association’s Partnering for Growth event on April 1st, Director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority Debi
April 03, 2015 Read Full Article
The Unrecognized Value of Bio-Energy
by Chad Smith (Midwest Producer) "We threw a whole bunch of stuff up on the wall to see if anything sticks."
April 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Industry, Water Advocates Come Together on Bioenergy Bills
by Frank Jossi (Midwest Energy News) Environmentalists and bioeconomy advocates reached an agreement last week to modify a bill moving
March 31, 2015 Read Full Article
Gov. Brown Removes Sunset Date from Oregon Clean Fuels Standard
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has signed S.B. 324 into law. The bill removes the Dec.
March 13, 2015 Read Full Article
Good Policy Should Float All Bio-Boats
by Amanda Bilek (Biomass Magazine/Great Plains Institute) Exciting biobased industry developments are occurring across the U.S. Although there are challenges,
March 09, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon House Sends Fuels Bill to Governor
(Associated Press/Union-Bulletin) The Oregon House voted Wednesday to send Gov. Kate Brown a climate-change bill that’s likely to increase gas
March 06, 2015 Read Full Article
Iowa Road Funding Bill Passes with Reduced Tax Rate for B11
(The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Biodiesel Magazine) The Iowa Legislature created a 3-cent per gallon differential tax rate for B11 and
March 04, 2015 Read Full Article
New Wyoming Law Extends Fuels Tax to Alternative Highway Fuels, Including Natural Gas, E85, Biodiesel
(Associated Press) Gov. Matt Mead has signed into law a bill that extends the state fuels tax to include alternative highway
February 27, 2015 Read Full Article
Farmers Look to Legislature for Expansion Paths
by Don Davis (Daily Globe) Minnesota farmers want state leaders to help them expand to new markets. They are ready
February 20, 2015 Read Full Article
4 Things You Should Know about Oregon's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
by Ian K. Kullgren (The Oregonian/OregonLive) ... The law aims to position Oregon as a leader in the effort to reduce
February 18, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon Senate Approves Clean-Fuels Extension Despite Tie to Cylvia Hayes
by Ian K. Kullgren (The Oregonian/OregonLive) The Senate approved a bill Tuesday to extend the state's clean-fuel standard, bucking Republican opponents
February 18, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon Proposes Elimination of Ethanol Requirement in Gasoline
(SEMA Action Network) Legislation (H.B. 2373) to remove the requirement that all gasoline offered for sale in the state contain
February 18, 2015 Read Full Article
US, California Double Down on Climate Change, Energy Security via New Initiatives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Obama unveils Clean Energy Investment Initiative; California lawmakers introduce a trio of bills aimed at
February 12, 2015 Read Full Article
Oregon Helps Spark National Surge in Biodiesel Production
by Wendy Culverwell (Portland Business Journal) Clean fuel policies in Oregon, Washington and California are helping drive the advanced biofuel
January 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Five Myths about Gas Taxes
by Paul Bledsoe (The Washington Post) A dramatic 40 percent drop in oil prices since June has prompted new discussion aboutraising
December 22, 2014 Read Full Article
Battle Resumes over Clean Fuels Program
by Steve Law (Portland Tribune) Another showdown looms in Salem between Big Oil and environmentalists, but this time environmentalists appear
December 19, 2014 Read Full Article
Perea Bill Would Delay California Cap-and-Trade for Gas
by Jeremy B. White (Sacramento Bee) Democratic fissures over California's cap-and-trade mandates deepened on Thursday, with a key moderate Democrat introducing
July 21, 2014 Read Full Article
Proposed Constitutional Amendment in Ohio Would Benefit Biomass
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) ... On July 7, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine certified a petition for the proposed Clean
July 18, 2014 Read Full Article
Oil Industry Kills California Assembly Bill to Support Biofuel Expansion
by Peter Waldman (Bloomberg BusinessWeek) The oil industry did some intellectual gymnastics last week over California’s low-carbon fuel standard, a
June 12, 2014 Read Full Article
ACE Informs Motorists that Many Vehicles Are Eligible to Use E15
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The summer driving season is now hitting the United States, and the Senior Vice
June 02, 2014 Read Full Article
Minnesota Is First to Mandate B10 Biodiesel
by John Davis (DomesticFuel.com) The land of 10,000 lakes becomes the first for another 10… a 10 percent biodiesel mandate.
May 23, 2014 Read Full Article
E15 Arrives in Missouri, though Consumers May Have to Look Hard to Find It
by Jacob Barker (St. LouisPost-Dispatch) It’s hard to find a gas station these days that doesn’t sell a 10 percent
May 23, 2014 Read Full Article
Utah Law Encourages Biodiesel Use
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) While H.R. 5 signed by Gov. Herbert encourages biodiesel use in Utah, exactly how the
May 14, 2014 Read Full Article
Industry Representatives Defend Corn Ethanol at State Hearing
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Pending legislation in New Hampshire aims to limit corn ethanol in gasoline to 10
May 12, 2014 Read Full Article
DC Mayor Prohibits Fuel Efficient Consumer Choices
(Diesel Technology Forum) If District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray had his druthers there would be no diesel powered cars
April 30, 2014 Read Full Article
Hawaii Lawmakers Give Unanimous Approval To Studying Hemp
by Johnny Green (The Weed Blog/The Joint Blog) Hawaii’s House Committee on Agriculture, and the state’s House Judiciary Committee, have both voted unanimously
April 03, 2014 Read Full Article
Minnesota Bills to Incentivize Biofuel, Biochemicals, Biomass Thermal
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation pending in the Minnesota Legislature aims to create incentives for renewable chemicals, advanced
March 17, 2014 Read Full Article
Ethanol Rule Set to Take Effect
(Associated Press/Columbia Daily Tribune) Expansion driven by ruling change. Missouri motorists could be able to buy a higher blend of ethanol
March 05, 2014 Read Full Article
Legislative Committee Supports Biodiesel as Clean Air Tool
by Amy Joi O'Donoghue (Deseret News) A company in the northern reaches of Box Elder County is churning out 10 million gallons
March 04, 2014 Read Full Article
State May Issue $50M in Bonds for Biofuel Effort
by Tom Callis (Stephens Media Hawaii/West Hawaii Today) Hawaii could issue up to $50 million in special purpose revenue bonds
March 04, 2014 Read Full Article
Solving the Midwest Ethanol Problem: The E85 Angle
by Robert Rapier (Biofuels Digest/Energy Trends Insider) ... Today, nine years after I began writing about energy, we have an ethanol
February 20, 2014 Read Full Article
Jolt! Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota aims to boost Chems and Advanced Biofuels Industries with New Policy Initiatives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Minnesota, the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota, who announced their 2014 Minnesota legislative agenda today
January 20, 2014 Read Full Article
IL Sen. Todd Sieben “Retired To” Working for Ethanol
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) (Todd) Sieben (Chairman Central Bank and retired state senator) is currently working with the Illinois General Assembly
December 20, 2013 Read Full Article
Lewinsky’s Dress Syndrome and the EPA Biofuels Debacle
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) So, the EPA hands down cruel cutbacks in renewable fuel targets as the Administration reels
November 25, 2013 Read Full Article
And the 2013 Environmental Turkey Goes to …The American Legislative Exchange Council, better known as ALEC.
by Bill Chameides (Duke University The Green Grok) OK, folks, Thanksgiving approaches. For most of you it’s the beginning of the
November 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Riley, McKeon & Giblin Bill to Promote Use of Bio-Based Heating Oil Released by Assembly Panel
(AssemblyDems.com) Legislation Assembly Democrats Celeste Riley, John McKeon and Thomas Giblin sponsored to promote more use of bio-based heating oil
November 21, 2013 Read Full Article
Missouri Lawmakers Block Rule Allowing E15 Gasoline
by David A. Lieb (Associated Press/News-Leader) ... The decision by a legislative panel halts a proposed rule change by the Missouri
October 10, 2013 Read Full Article
Biofuels Center Deserves a Better Fate
by G.K. Butterfield (The Herald Sun) Without intervention or significant investment from non-profit organizations or the private sector, the Biofuels
September 26, 2013 Read Full Article
California Resolution Calls for Federal Reform of RFS
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California legislature recently passed Assembly Joint Resolution 21, which urges federal lawmakers and
September 23, 2013 Read Full Article
The Right to Blend
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Iowa Governor Terry Branstad signed into law last week legislation that preserves an Iowa petroleum marketer’s
July 30, 2013 Read Full Article
Funding Axed, N.C. Biofuels Center to Close
by Chris Bagley (Triangle Business Journal) The N.C. Biofuels Center will shut down “within weeks,” a spokesman said Tuesday morning as
July 24, 2013 Read Full Article
Rhode Island Passes Statewide Bioheat Requirement
(National Biodiesel Board) State's oil heat to contain 2 percent biodiesel by 2014 The governor of Rhode Island signed landmark legislation
July 23, 2013 Read Full Article
Oregon Senate Rejects 'Clean Fuels' Bill, a Top Priority for Environmental Lobby
by Yuxing Zheng (The Oregonian) The Senate on Saturday rejected a "clean fuels" bill that was the environmental lobby's
July 08, 2013 Read Full Article
July 1st – Independence Day for Iowa Fuel Retailers
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) July 1, 2013 has now become “Independence Day” for Iowa fuel retailers as today marks the
July 02, 2013 Read Full Article
Legislators: Global Partners Will Not Pursue Ethanol Transport by Train
by Erin Baldissari (Wicked Local Cambridge) Facing pressure from legislators and residents, representatives from Global Partners LP said they would
July 02, 2013 Read Full Article
If Sunset Lifts, Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program Could Bring Heavy Investments
by Spencer Richley (Clean Energy Fuels/Sustainable Business Oregon) Time is running out for the Oregon Legislature to lift the sunset
June 25, 2013 Read Full Article
SAFER Southern Bioeconomy Case Study Series: Biofuels Center of North Carolina
(Southeast Agriculture & Forest Energy Resources Alliance) “We’re the nation’s only comprehensive biofuels agency, and I say that more out of surprise than for
May 28, 2013 Read Full Article
Ethanol Backers Propose E15 Tax Breaks
by Tim Landis (State Journal-Register) Ethanol supporters in Illinois want to trade a 20 percent sales tax break on E10
May 28, 2013 Read Full Article
Support Growing for Veto of Ethanol Bill
(News Press) A bio-energy company on the Treasure Coast has joined Fort Myers-based Algenol Inc. in calling for Gov. Rick
May 28, 2013 Read Full Article
Iowa Takes Aggressive Step to Tear Down Big Oil’s Bogus Blend Wall
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Passage of Retailer “Bill of Rights” Shows Commitment to Local Retailers and Consumer Fuel Choice The Iowa Renewable
May 27, 2013 Read Full Article
New Database Tracks Energy Legislation
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Colorado State University’s Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) has launched an Advanced Energy Legislation (AEL) Tracker, a
May 09, 2013 Read Full Article
Douglas Durante: Florida's Ethanol Program Needs to Stay the Course
(Tallahassee.com) Having spent some time on the ground in Tallahassee and talking with several legislators over the past few years,
May 08, 2013 Read Full Article
Letter to the Editor — Response to Palm Beach Post Ethanol Editorial
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association) Bob Dinneen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, penned the following letter
May 07, 2013 Read Full Article
Brandt: Order Higher Blends of Biodiesel, Ethanol for Use on the Farm
by Janet Kubat Willette (Post Bulletin) It all started last fall when Dan Brandt called his fuel supplier to see if
May 07, 2013 Read Full Article
Oil $$, No Ethanol. Coincidence? I Think Not.
by Joanna Schroeder (DomesticFuel.com) Last week the biofuel industry took a hit when Florida voted to repeal its Renewable Fuel Standard, HB4001, that
May 03, 2013 Read Full Article
Florida Legislation Threatening Algenol’s Expansion in State
(Algae Industry Magazine) Tim Engstrom reports in Gannett’s news-press.com that a bill to repeal Florida’s Renewable Fuel Standard passed in
May 03, 2013 Read Full Article
Maine Legislator Turns up Heat on Ethanol Battle
by Eva Murray (Bangor Daily News) ...Rep. Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, has been heading up an effort in the Maine Legislature
April 30, 2013 Read Full Article
Evers Wins Ethanol-Free Gas Victory
(NorthEscambia.com) Sen. Greg Evers is applauding the passage of his bill that allows Florida consumers to choose gas that is
April 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Minnesota Bill Would Allow Other Biofuels to Meet Ethanol Mandate
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Pending legislation in Minnesota could alter the state’s ethanol mandate, allowing for the use biofuels
April 24, 2013 Read Full Article
Florida Legislature Poised to Pull the Plug on Florida’s Bioenergy Sector
(Business Wire/Florida Biofuels and Bioenergy Association) $1 Billion in Investment At Risk On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Florida Legislature will consider HB4001,
April 19, 2013 Read Full Article
Florida Senate Bill Repealing Ethanol Requirement Rewritten with Only 'Nice Words'
by Bruce Ritchie (The Florida Current) A Senate bill that would repeal the 2008 requirement that gasoline in Florida contain about
April 10, 2013 Read Full Article
Florida Bill Would Repeal Ethanol Requirement
by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) A bill has been introduced in the Florida legislature that would repeal the state’s Renewable Fuel Standard Act. Currently,
March 26, 2013 Read Full Article
Hemp Bill Passes Second Reading in Hawaii Senate
by Thomas H. Clarke (The Daily Chronic) A bill that would establish a two-year hemp pilot program in Hawaii passed
March 25, 2013 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Exec Pushes to Keep State Biofuel Mandate in Place
by Dennis Domrzalski (Albuquerque Business First) One of America’s largest producers of biodiesel said it might walk away from its unfinished