Florida Man Facing Federal Prison Time for Biofuel Fraud
A Florida man is facing up to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and filing false claims after overstating biodiesel credits that were reported to the IRS and EPA.
Biodiesel Projects Win $1.85 Million in Iowa Grants
Iowa is incentivizing biodiesel production with $1.85 million in new biofuel grants announced by state Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig to support rural jobs.
Missouri Awarding Grants to Lift Biodiesel, Ethanol Output
The Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program, administered by MASBDA, will award grants to biofuel retailers, distributors, terminal companies or fleet operations.
EPA Probes Biodiesel Supply Chains as Fraud Concerns Mount
The Biden administration is following the paper trails of some biodiesel producers amid heightened concern the fuels are at times being made with deceptive ingredients, violating federal law.
US Trucking Embraces Renewable Diesel for Cleaner Operations
Renewable diesel as a drop-in fuel for diesel combustion engines is starting to gain traction in the U.S. trucking industry, said suppliers, distributors and federal energy researchers.
Clean Fuels Alliance Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Emissions Rule
The Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a lawsuit against EPA for adopting a heavy-duty truck regulation that the group claims fails to evaluate the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel.
More Iowa Biodiesel to Flow From $14 Million State Grants
More renewable fuel from Iowa producers could soon be flowing thanks to a funding increase from the state.
ATRI Study Touts Renewable Diesel’s Benefits
There are operational and environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new ATRI study.
USDA Awards $8.8 Million in Grants to Expand Biodiesel Sales
Nearly half of $18.89 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture biofuel grants recently awarded to 22 states will be funneled to projects that increase biodiesel storage, distribution and dispensing.
Clean Fuel Demand Pushing Biofuel Growth
U.S. biofuel production is burgeoning in the race to meet federal and state government mandates to lower heavy truck emissions.