Iowa Rep. Abby Finkenauer Introduces Biodiesel Tax Credit Legislation
Bipartisan legislation that would extend the biodiesel tax credit by two years was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Minnesota Biodiesel Standards to Double in 2018, Displeasing Trucking Industry
The state’s standard for the biodiesel blend will double to 20% at gas pumps next May, a decision that displeased trucking industry advocates.
Biodiesel Producers Slam EPA at Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it wanted to hear what the public thought of its 2018 proposed renewable fuel standard volume minimums, but many of those who came here to comment seemed unhappy with the agency’s plans.
Minnesota Rejects Request From Truckers to Delay Plan to Mandate B20 Biofuel Mix
Minnesota Department of Agriculture officials have rejected a request by the state’s trucking association to delay a plan to increase the mix of biofuel to 20% of all diesel sold in the state beginning May 1.
San Diego's Municipal Fleet Switches to Renewable Diesel
Joining a growing list of cities in California, San Diego announced Oct. 27 that its municipal vehicle fleet will become the largest in the nation to embrace renewable diesel — from street sweepers to refuse packers to fire trucks.
EPA Proposes Increase in Biodiesel for 2018
The Environmental Protection Agency wants U.S. fuel distributors to move 2.1 billion gallons of biodiesel in 2018 as part of the continuing increase in the nation’s renewable fuel standard, the agency said.
Washington Moves Cause Biodiesel Prices to Jump 10%
Spot biodiesel prices have jumped at least 10% because of moves in Washington since Nov. 30, when the Obama administration increased consumption targets for the fuel. About three weeks later, Congress reinstated a $1-a-gallon tax credit for blending it.
Volvo Trucks OKs Use of Renewable Diesel for Its Engines
Volvo Trucks North America said it has approved the use of renewable diesel fuel, which can be made from biomass, in its engines.
December 10, 2015Texas Man Bilks Oil Refiners in $78 Million Biodiesel Fraud
A Houston man who amassed a fortune selling renewable fuel credits given for producing biodiesel, although he never actually made any of the alternative fuel, has pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges.
Renewable Fuels Quotas for 2014 Delayed by EPA After Fight
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency punted on setting quotas for the use of renewable fuels in 2014 and pledged to lay out next year targets for 2014-2016.
November 21, 2014