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USDA Offers an Additional $450 Million in HBIIP Grants for Biofuel Facilities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of an additional $450 million in Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of an additional $450 million in Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) grants to increase the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/usda-offers-additional-450-million-hbiip-grants-biofuel-facilities/

New & Improved Financial Incentives for Blending Partners

What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for biodiesel suppliers?
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for biodiesel suppliers? In August, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). This legislation includes a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-improved-financial-incentives-blending-partners/

The Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in it for Heating Fuel Dealers?

NEFI summarizes “the most impactful piece of federal legislation” in industry history
NEFI summarizes “the most impactful piece of federal legislation” in industry history DISCLAIMER: This article highlights provisions of interest in recently enacted legislation.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/inflation-reduction-act-whats-it-heating-fuel-dealers/

Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Policies in the Northeast States: 2022

A list of current state requirements and incentives compiled by Oil & Energy
A list of current state requirements and incentives compiled by Oil & Energy State Type Name Description Connecticut Requirement HB6412: An Act Concerning a… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/renewable-liquid-heating-fuel-policies-northeast-states1/

A Final Word on Fuel Pricing

Two recent reports illustrate biodiesel’s cost benefits
Two recent reports illustrate biodiesel’s cost benefits Oil & Energy has been covering the spike in heating oil and diesel fuel prices for several months now — and… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/final-word-fuel-pricing1/

Better Late than Never

EPA releases final volume standards for 2020-2022 Renewable Fuel Standard
EPA releases final volume standards for 2020-2022 Renewable Fuel Standard The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a package of actions setting biofuel volumes for… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/better-late-never/

No Clean Heat Standard for Vermont

Governor vetoed law over concerns about cost, enforceability
Governor vetoed law over concerns about cost, enforceability On May 8, Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed a bill that would have enacted the nation’s first Clean Heat Standard.… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/no-clean-heat-standard-vermont/

Fueling a Sustainable Future, Today

Renewable Energy Group unveils complete line of bio-based diesel fuels
Left to right: Jeff Stroburg, REG Chairman of the Board; Bob Kenyon, REG Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing; Bobby Brown and Robert Leon, Broco Energy; CJ Warner, REG… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/fueling-sustainable-future-today/

REG Blending Partner Upgrades Bulk Plant

Federal grants enable Broco Energy to handle greater volumes of biodiesel
Federal grants enable Broco Energy to handle greater volumes of biodiesel On August 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it was investing $26 million in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/reg-blending-partner-upgrades-bulk-plant/

New York State Enacts Low-Carbon Heating Fuel Law

Governor Hochul signs bill requiring heating oil to contain 20% biodiesel
Governor Hochul signs bill requiring heating oil to contain 20% biodiesel Today, New York State took a major step forward on the path to net-zero emissions, when Governor Kathy… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-york-state-enacts-low-carbon-heating-fuel-law/

A New Revenue Stream for Home Heating Providers

Policymakers in Vermont look to establish the nation’s first Clean Heat Standard
Policymakers in Vermont look to establish the nation’s first Clean Heat Standard “…You can look at California and see that’s where we’re all going to be in the Northeast in 10 or… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-revenue-stream-home-heating-providers/

Smooth Operations

Need-to-know info for the transition to B20 and beyond
Need-to-know info for the transition to B20 and beyond On September 13, Stephen Boracchia and Clint Graham of fuel additive manufacturer ET Products presented “Making a Smooth… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/smooth-operations/

Bringing B50 to Market

Higher blends of biodiesel and Bioheat® fuel now available in New York metro area
Higher blends of biodiesel and Bioheat® fuel now available in New York metro area The 2021-22 heating season began with thousands of homes in New York City and Long Island heated… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/bringing-b50-market/

Federal Advocacy Pays Forward

NEFI-supported grant program could help transition more than 2.3 billion gallons to B20
NEFI-supported grant program could help increase blended fuel sales by 474 million gallons On August 19, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced an additional $26… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/federal-advocacy-pays-forward/

Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel Policies in the Northeast States

A list of current state requirements and incentives compiled by Oil & Energy
A list of current state requirements and incentives compiled by Oil & Energy StateTypeNameDescription Connecticut Requirement HB6412: An Act Concerning a Low-Carbon… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/renewable-liquid-heating-fuel-policies-northeast-states/

Heating Fuel Distributors Awarded Biofuel Grants

Infrastructure improvements will boost sales by over 100 million gallons per year
Infrastructure improvements will boost sales by over 100 million gallons per year On Earth Day the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $18.4 million in awards through… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heating-fuel-distributors-awarded-biofuel-grants/

You Planned the Work — Now Work the Plan

Heating oil industry calls for 800 million gallons of biodiesel per year by 2023
Heating oil industry calls for 800 million gallons of biodiesel per year by 2023 By now, you’ve heard the news: the heating oil industry plans to implement industry-wide blends… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/you-planned-work-now-work-plan/

Planning for the Green Recovery

Bioheat® dealers stand to reap environmental benefits and infrastructural opportunities
Bioheat® dealers stand to reap environmental benefits and infrastructural opportunities In May, Renewable Energy Group (REG) asked Oil & Energy readers an important question,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/planning-green-recovery/

Will Clearer Skies Lead to a Cleaner Future?

COVID-19 could accelerate air-quality initiatives, including low-carbon fuel adoption
COVID-19 could accelerate air-quality initiatives, including low-carbon fuel adoption In these unsettling times, we could all use a glimmer of good news. With economies shut down… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/will-clearer-skies-lead-cleaner-future/

Heating Fuel Industry Applauds Tax Credit Extension

Federal tax credit will help advance higher blends of Bioheat® fuel
In an important move that will help the heating oil industry achieve its goals of higher blends of renewable fuel and significant reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heating-fuel-industry-applauds-tax-credit-extension/