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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.
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Clean Fuels Welcomes DOE’s Release of Up-to-date 45ZCF-GREET Model
Biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF producers are grateful that Congress adopted beneficial changes to the 45Z credit last July through the One Big Beautiful Bill. They now have certainty that those changes can be claimed for their current tax year.
Clean Fuels Welcomes New Staff Members Jason Brasier and Paul Houf
New hires strengthen digital storytelling, industry outreach and membership engagement efforts
Clean Fuels Seeks Added Clarity in Final 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit Rules
“We are awaiting publication of the modified 45ZCF-GREET model. We would also appreciate additional guidance as to how to apply the credit to fuel produced prior to publication of the proposed rule and further clarity on the Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements as they relate directly to 45Z.”
Clean Fuels Launches National Fuel Quality Reports, Delivering First-of-Its-Kind Industrywide Insights
New annual reports provide statistical analysis and transparency across the U.S. fuel distribution system
As Bronx Sees Rise in Particulate Matter, Study Shows Biodiesel Would Create Immediate and Affordable Improvements
In light of a recent Columbia University study showing fine particulate matter in the Bronx is rising, Clean Fuels Alliance America is reminding New Yorkers of a 2024 study that shows exactly how using biodiesel in place of diesel fuel could immediately lower particulate matter and reduce instances of health challenges including asthma, cancer and more.
ASTM Approves Updated Heating Oil Specification to Include Biodiesel Blends Up to B50
The updated specification, ASTM D396-26a, marks a major milestone for the clean fuels industry and supports expanded use of higher biodiesel blends in heating applications.
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Energy Dominance
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses how the clean fuels industry is helping stabilize fuel supplies, reduce dependence on foreign oil and protect consumers from rising fuel prices
The RFS Takes a Bold New Course
Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen discusses the impact of the historic RFS volumes set for 2026-2027
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