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July 16, 2025
As a cutting-edge and continually evolving industry, biodiesel and renewable diesel have transformed the U.S. energy landscape – delivering significant economic benefits today with the potential for even greater impact ahead.
News Releases
Clean Fuels Welcomes Opportunity to Clarify 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Rules
Clean Fuels expressed appreciation for Treasury’s responsiveness to industry input on the 45Z Tax Credit and urged additional certainty with timely final rules.
Illinois Reaches B20 Milestone, Strengthening Farm Economy and Expanding Biodiesel Use
Effective April 1, the minimum biodiesel blend required to qualify for Illinois’ state sales tax exemption increases from B17 to B20, representing the final phase of landmark bipartisan legislation passed in 2022.
Clean Fuels Applauds EPA’s Final 2026-2027 RFS Rules
U.S. biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF producers are eager to get to work and bring the 7 billion gallons of existing production capacity up to speed to meet 10% or more of America’s demand for diesel fuel.
The Clean Fuels Foundation Announces the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant Winner
The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded Janice Shiu the 2026 Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant
National Biodiesel Day Celebrates America’s History, Future of Clean Fuel Production
Clean Fuels CEO: Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers stand ready to drive new industry growth
Clean Fuels to President Trump: Finalize the RFS to Boost America’s Energy Security
U.S. biomass-based diesel production is the best way to quickly ramp up supply and tame rising fuel costs.
Focus Stories
Low Carbon Fuel Programs Cost Less and Perform Better Than Expected
A new study commissioned by Clean Fuels Alliance America shows LCF Programs cost less and perform better than expected
Why Biofuels Policy Must Focus on Real-World Land Use Risk
The collapse of Brazil’s soy moratorium exposes why biofuels policy that relies on blunt, feedstock-level ILUC penalties misses the real drivers of deforestation—and why a dynamic, risk-based approach grounded in on-the-ground governance is urgently needed
Rethinking ILUC Part 2: Lessons for California and Other Policymakers
In a recent Public Forum on Land Use Change (LUC) and other issues central to the clean fuels industry, CARB missed the opportunity to engage in discussion on balancing the environmental risk and economic reward of biomass-based diesel
Rethinking ILUC Part 1: California Falters on Clean Fuels
In a recent Public Forum on Land Use Change (LUC) and other issues central to the clean fuels industry, CARB missed the opportunity to engage in discussion on balancing the environmental risk and economic reward of biomass-based diesel