Stakeholder Stories
ASTM Approves Updated Heating Oil Specifications to Include Biodiesel Blends Up to B50
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 […]
Follow Michigan Farmer Zach Schaffner’s Biodiesel Journey
As Zach Schaffner prepares his equipment for planting later this month, he has a new companion onboard – biodiesel fuel. The Michigan soybean grower is trying a B5 biodiesel blend for the first time this year, and he’s bringing us along on his biodiesel journey. Schaffner admits to being initially skeptical about biodiesel, influenced by […]
EPA Releases Final 2026-2027 RFS Rule
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 […]
Clean Fuels Foundation Announces 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Winner
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 […]
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
iodiesel has been an early driver of clean fuel growth in America and a consistent foundation for farm and food security throughout the 21st century. On March 18, National Biodiesel Day, Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates the industry’s resiliency and looks ahead to new opportunities for growth. “Biodiesel helped chart the course for today’s clean fuels […]
This Tractor Runs on Soybeans Thanks to Michigan’s Amazing Farmers and Engineers
In this video, creator and educator Alexis Dahl takes viewers on a hands-on exploration of how soybeans are being used to produce renewable fuel for use in everyday agricultural equipment. Partnering with the Michigan Soybean Committee, Alexis spent time with farmers, engineers, and fuel experts across Michigan to show how soybean-derived biofuel can power a […]