American Jobs. American Farmers.
American Energy Independence.

Increased biodiesel and renewable diesel production is needed to meet America’s energy demand, to support economic growth, and to provide economic opportunities for farmers.

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Industry Growth Increases the Benefits

American biodiesel and renewable diesel production has doubled since 2020. Investments in capacity and feedstock processing support tens of thousands of good-paying American jobs, provide consumers with more affordable options to fuel their vehicles, and contribute billions of dollars in economic opportunity.

The RFS Should Support Industry Momentum

The EPA recognizes the industry’s proven capacity and investments in rural communities. Stakeholders are unified in supporting a robust step-change for biomass-based diesel in the 2026-2027 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO).

Account for Small Refinery Exemptions

U.S. soybean farmers and processors could lose between $3.2 billion and $7.5 billion in crop value over the next two years if EPA does not reallocate recently exempted RFS volumes.

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5.25 Billion Ways to Create American Jobs

 

  • The industry supports 107,400 U.S. jobs and $42.4 billion in economic activity.
  • More biodiesel and renewable diesel production means tens of thousands more jobs in rural communities.
  • Investments in U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel secure economic growth.

5.25 Billion Ways to Drive U.S. Energy Independence

 

  • Now more than ever, U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production is needed to meet America's energy demand.
  • American biodiesel and renewable diesel directly reduces our reliance on foreign oil.
  • Domestic production can rapidly ramp up to provide consumers with affordable options at the pump.

5.25 Billion Ways to Stand With American Farmers

 

  • Use of soybean oil in biodiesel and renewable diesel represents 10% of the value of all U.S. grown soybeans.
  • U.S. farmers could lose $950 million in 2026 and $1.6 billion in 2027 from recently granted RFS small refinery exemptions.
  • Biodiesel and renewable diesel give U.S. farmers opportunities for domestic market growth in uncertain economic times.

What matters most to me is what biodiesel does for farmers, small towns, and rural economies. A few years ago, nearly all the soybeans in North Dakota had to be shipped to the coast for export. Then we built two soybean crush plants to feed the growing biofuels market. Now, over half the state’s soybeans are processed right here. That keeps the value local—and creates jobs in rural communities that need them.

Ryan Pederson
Farmer, North Dakota Soybean Council

Growing Support for American Jobs

Fuel producers, farm and commodity groups, and RFS stakeholders are unified in asking EPA to set robust 2026 RFS biomass-based diesel volumes that match industry growth and investment in making fuel available. See who is standing with farmers.

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Read the March 17 letter to EPA from Clean Fuels, farm, and feedstock groups.

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Read the May 16 letter to President Trump from 28 Congressmembers.

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Read the April 8 letter to EPA from 16 U.S. Senators.

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Read the May 22 Letter from Clean Fuels and 48 member companies to EPA.

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Read the April 10 letter to EPA from four Midwest Governors.

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Read Clean Fuels’ October 16 letter to EPA on the economic impact for soy markets from SREs.

Become an Advocate

Write EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and thank the agency for the most robust biomass-based diesel volumes in the history of the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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