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B20 Club: Suburban Communities Commit to Sustainability with Low-Carbon B20 Biodiesel

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Two Chicago suburban communities – the Village of River Forest and Village of Skokie – solidified their commitment to environmental sustainability by joining the B20 Club of Illinois. As new members, River Forest and Skokie join other Illinois communities and organizations working toward cleaner air and more sustainable operations by fueling with B20 biodiesel. Established

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Clean Fuels, Agri-Pulse Webinar: Big Demands: What It Will Take to Meet Historic RVOs

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Clean Fuels is partnering with Agri-Pulse to host a timely webinar exploring what the historic Renewable Volume Obligations established in the 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standard rule mean for the future of the soy complex. Mark your calendar and register for Big Demands: What It Will Take to Meet Historic RVOs on Thursday, May 28, at 12 p.m. CT. The

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Fuel Retailers Applaud Legislation to Extend Biobased Diesel Blender’s Tax Credit

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NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) are celebrating the introduction of the bipartisan “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026.” The “Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2026” would extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit through 2029 at the blender level. Taxpayers

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What the 2026-27 RFS RVOs Means for Farmers

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A newly finalized update to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is reshaping expectations across the biofuels value chain, offering clearer market signals for producers, fuel suppliers, and U.S. agriculture. After several years of uncertainty and policy lag, the revised Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027 are widely viewed as

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ASTM Approves Updated Heating Oil Specifications to Include Biodiesel Blends Up to B50

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Revised standard supports expanded use of higher biodiesel blends in heating applications Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes the approval of the latest revision to ASTM D396, the standard specification for fuel oils, which now includes new grades for biodiesel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel by volume (B21-B50). The updated specification, ASTM D396-26a, marks a

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Energy Vision’s New Report Finds the Business Case for Clean Maritime Fuels Stronger and More Urgent Than Ever

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The case for adopting lower-carbon alternative maritime shipping fuels is strong and getting stronger, according to a report released today by Energy Vision: The Future of Shipping: Cleaner Fuel Options for the Maritime Sector. Low-carbon alternatives cost more than conventional shipping fuels, but oil price volatility and mounting regulatory pressure are narrowing that gap. Regulatory

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Interest In Biofuels Spikes As War With Iran Triggers Surge In Oil Prices

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Rising oil prices following the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran are renewing global interest in biofuels, as concerns about fuel supply disruptions begin to outweigh longstanding debates over food versus fuel. The conflict has significantly impacted global energy flows, with roughly 20% of the world’s oil and gas typically moving through the Strait of Hormuz—an area

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ETF Webinar to Spotlight SCR and DEF Technologies and Address EPA Guidance and Current Industry Issues

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Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems and the use of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) have drawn renewed attention across the agricultural, trucking, and equipment sectors following recent actions and guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). To help stakeholders better understand these advanced emissions control technologies and the evolving regulatory landscape, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) is

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EPA Releases Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule

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On Friday March 27, EPA signed and released the Final Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA made the announcement as President Trump hosted the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration. The volumes represent a historic change for the clean fuels industry, with EPA setting biomass-based diesel volumes that drive our industry rather than relying on overall advanced

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Clean Fuels Foundation Announces 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Winner

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The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Shiu is a graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and conducting research that applies statistical and artificial intelligence (AI) methods to improve the reliability and resilience of soybean and corn yields

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