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Partnership Brings B100 Biodiesel Technology to Diesel Technician Training

Optimus Technologies, Peaslee Tech, the University of Kansas, and the Kansas Soybean Commission are collaborating to prepare the next generation of diesel technicians for heavy-duty vehicles operating on 100% biodiesel. A new workforce development initiative in Kansas is bringing advanced biodiesel technology directly into the classroom, providing aspiring diesel technicians with hands-on experience maintaining and

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NORA Field Study Demonstrates Viability of 100% Renewable Heating Fuels in Existing Equipment

An 18-month demonstration involving 121 properties and approximately 275,000 gallons of renewable fuel highlights the potential for biodiesel and renewable diesel to transform the home heating industry without requiring widespread equipment replacement. The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released findings from an extensive field study demonstrating that blends of biodiesel and renewable diesel can

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Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Winters Discusses Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel, and SAF

Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs and Federal Communications at Clean Fuels Alliance America, joins Randy Ellington for a discussion on biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—exploring how these fuels are produced, transported, and used, as well as their growing importance in today’s energy market. The conversation covers everything from B20 and B30

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EPA Announces November 4 Public Hearing on Renewable Fuel Standard Proposal

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled a virtual public hearing for November 4, 2026, to gather stakeholder The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has scheduled a virtual public hearing for November 4, 2026, regarding its proposed reallocation of 770 million Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) associated with small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the Renewable

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Minnesota City Leads the Way with B100 Biodiesel Fleet and Fueling Infrastructure

Edina converts 10 existing snowplows and dump trucks to 100% biodiesel, demonstrating a practical approach to reducing emissions while supporting Minnesota farmers. The City of Edina, Minnesota, celebrated a milestone in cleaner transportation on October 8, 2026, unveiling the state’s first municipal fleet and dedicated fueling system designed for 100% biodiesel (B100). The project demonstrates

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U.S. Department of Energy Opens New Pathway for Clean Fuel Producers to Access 45Z Tax Credit

New Emissions Value Request process provides a pathway for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and other qualifying transportation fuels not covered by existing federal emissions rate tables. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a new process on October 14, 2026, to help clean fuel producers determine their eligibility for the Section

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Clean Fuels Welcomes EPA’s Proposal to Reallocate 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced release of the Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions proposed rule. EPA is proposing to add supplemental volumes to the current Renewable Fuel Standards to ensure that the historic standards finalized on April 1 this year are not eroded by the small refinery exemptions granted on August 31. EPA

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From Fields to Renewable Fuels: ZFS Strengthens Michigan Ag and Economy

Michigan’s soybean industry is an important contributor to the state’s agricultural economy, connecting farmers with markets for food, animal feed, renewable fuels, and other products. At the center of that supply chain are Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. (ZFS) and its affiliate, ZFS Ithaca, LLC, whose investments in soybean processing have expanded opportunities for Michigan farmers

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Clean Fuels Applauds Proposal to Extend Small Agri-Biodiesel Producer Credit

Clean Fuels Alliance America thanked Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) for the bipartisan proposal to support small producers. Senators Grassley and Klobuchar introduced bipartisan legislation (S. 5583) Sept. 29 to extend availability of the small agri-biodiesel producer credit through 2029.  U.S. companies that produce up to 60 million gallons of biodiesel per

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