Leader of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sees mixed result in refinary waivers

Leader of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association sees mixed result in refinary waivers

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has a mixed reaction to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision to give 34 small refineries exemptions from mixing reneable fuels with gas. Monte Shaw describes the announcement as a “bad news-maybe not so bad news” situation.  “These are only going to be granted if refineries […]

Small refinery exemptions raise big questions - Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network

EPA’s latest round of small refinery exemptions is raising concerns within the ethanol industry, after the agency granted exemptions to 29 refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The exemptions allow qualifying refineries to avoid some of their renewable fuel blending obligations. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says that can effectively reduce the […]

Ag Matters: Biofuel Industry Breathes Easier After EPA Plan

The Environmental Protection Agency has granted a new round of Small Refinery Exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, exempting refiners from some renewable fuel blending obligations for 2025. While the …

RFA Chief Responds to EPA Granting Dozens of Small Refinery Exemptions

The Environmental Protection Agency granted dozens of new Small Refinery Exemptions from 2025 Renewable Fuel S...

IRFA leader comments on small refinary examptions

The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has a mixed reaction to the U-S Environmental Protection Agency decision to give 34 small refineries from mixing reneable fuels with gas. Monte Shaw describes the announcement as a “bad news-maybe not so bad news” situation. But Shaw also believes the Trump Administration will protect ethanol producers through the proposed reallocation of the waived gallons in the 2026 and 2027 renew…