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- 'Next generation' scientists join forces to support biodiesel
posted on August 30, 2010 03:36:25 pm
The next generation of thought leaders is gearing up to lead America's energy efforts. And biodiesel, our nation's only commercially available advanced biofuel, is front and center. Student scientists from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire to Oregon State University in Corvallis are leading a new Next Generation Scientists for Biodiesel initiative. The group has formed to demonstrate and grow support for biodiesel among tomorrow's scientific leaders. - "Big Apple" takes a bite out of air pollution
posted on August 17, 2010 09:35:59 am
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg yesterday signed into law an air quality bill that includes a provision to ensure that cleaner burning BioheatŪ is used within the city for heating homes and buildings. - Crude Awakening: Biodiesel producers stand ready to help clean up oil spill
posted on August 11, 2010 12:34:40 pm
Biobased solvent could help clean up Gulf, without damaging marshes or wildlife. - Iowa lab becomes first in world to earn BQ-9000 accreditation
posted on August 06, 2010 10:48:08 am
A state-of-the-art laboratory in Fort Dodge, Iowa has raised the bar on biodiesel fuel quality testing, and other labs are likely to follow its lead. The nonprofit Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory has become the first to earn accreditation as a BQ-9000 laboratory. - Food v Fuel Debate Deflates
posted on August 04, 2010 09:53:22 am
World Bank ousts energy costs as true culprit for rising food prices. The World Bank recently released a report reversing claims that wrongly faulted biofuels for food price increases. - EPA Requires 800 million Gallons of Biodiesel in the U.S. Domestic Market in 2011
posted on July 12, 2010 03:29:10 pm
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would require the domestic use of 800 million gallons of biodiesel in 2011. This is consistent with the renewable goals established in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), which expanded the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) and specifically requires a renewable component in U.S. diesel fuel. RFS2 provides specific volume requirements for Advanced Biofuels such as Cellulosic Biofuels, Biomass-based Diesel and undifferentiated Advanced Biofuels. Today, biodiesel is the only widely, accepted, commercial scale Advanced Biofuel produced in the U.S. that meets the definition of Biomass-based Diesel and undifferentiated Advanced Biofuels under the RFS2 program. According to the EPA, biodiesel produced from waste greases, animal fats and agricultural oils reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by as much as 86 percent compared to petroleum diesel. The RFS2 program, consistent with the EPA?s announcement, requires a minimum of 800 million gallons of Biomass-based diesel, which included biodiesel, to be entered into the commercial marketplace in 2011. - Governors' Biofuels Coalition Chair determined to help pass biodiesel tax incentive
posted on June 24, 2010 04:19:04 pm
Iowa Governor Chet Culver, who is Chair of the Governors' Biofuels Coalition, told the nation's biodiesel industry that he is more determined than ever to help get the extension of the federal biodiesel tax incentive passed in Congress. - Biodiesel Industry: Americans Strongly Support Tax Incentives for Clean Energy
posted on June 15, 2010 01:50:19 pm
With the U.S. Senate poised to consider legislation this week that includes reinstatement of the biodiesel tax incentive, a new poll released by Stanford University found 84 percent of respondents favored federal tax breaks to encourage alternative energy, including water, wind and solar. - NBB Hails House Passage of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
posted on May 28, 2010 04:19:26 pm
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act, legislation that among other things retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through December 31, 2010. The measure passed the House by a 215 to 204 margin. - Inaction to Reinstate the Biodiesel Tax Credit is "Unacceptable"
posted on May 11, 2010 05:22:23 pm
Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), today renewed his call for Congress to put Americans back to work immediately by retroactively reinstating the expired biodiesel tax incentive. The industry is barely operating and at risk of total collapse without it, he warned. - Biodiesel Industry Pleads for Visiting Obama to Rescue American Jobs
posted on April 27, 2010 12:58:06 pm
With President Obama scheduled to tour an ethanol plant in Macon, Missouri, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), located less than 100 miles to the south, pleaded for the White House to help Congress finish the job on the lapsed biodiesel tax incentive and put industry employees back to work. - Earth Day Underscores Urgency of Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
posted on April 21, 2010 05:31:21 pm
With the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day upon us, it is imperative that Congress move immediately to ensure the survival of America's first advanced biofuel - biodiesel. - Biodiesel Industry, Fuel Marketers and Retailers, & Ag Leaders Call on Congress
posted on April 20, 2010 12:14:54 pm
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) released a letter to Congressional Leadership urging Congress to take immediate action to retroactively reinstate the biodiesel tax incentive. The NBB spearheaded this letter and was joined by several organizations representing the US biodiesel industry, fuel marketers and retailers, as well as agriculture stakeholders. - National Biodiesel Board Director of Sustainability Weighs In on World Water Day
posted on March 22, 2010 05:29:21 pm
Even during record production years the entire US biodiesel industry uses less water than a handful of golf courses use to water their lawns. Hear more on biodiesel and water from Don Scott - NBB Hails Senate Passage of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
posted on March 10, 2010 04:15:53 pm
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) praised the U.S. Senate for passing H.R. 4213, the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 by a 62 to 36 margin . Among its provisions, the legislation provides a one year retroactive extension of the biodiesel tax incentive. - Biodiesel Secures Forum for Railroad Use at SAE April
posted on March 10, 2010 09:15:23 am
NBB secured a forum at the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress on April 14 in Detroit, Michigan. This forum will be dedicated to the discussion of biodiesel in railroads and serve as an attempt to gather many interested parties, to provide relevant information and data, to discuss the issues, and to capture a list of significant concerns to be addressed by appropriate groups in the near future. - NBB Disappointed by Delay in Extending Biodiesel Tax Incentive
posted on February 12, 2010 02:02:32 pm
The decision to delay Senate consideration of an extension of the biodiesel tax incentive is certain to have a negative impact on the domestic biodiesel industry. Since the biodiesel tax incentive expired last year, U.S. biodiesel producers have been forced to lay-off employees, cut payrolls and stop production. Further delay addressing this issue is certain to make this situation worse and imperil the 23,000 green jobs the industry currently supports, stated Manning Feraci, Vice President for Federal Affairs at the National Biodiesel Board (NBB). - Artists unveil biodiesel remix tracks at biodiesel Conference and Expo
posted on February 10, 2010 04:02:05 pm
Reuse Renew Recycle Remix - The R4 music project is a collaboration built by the community remix site ccMixter.org. The Brown album features 8 tracks created by 15 artists and was showcased at the biodiesel Conf and expo. - Highest Biodiesel Honors Awarded Today at National Conference
posted on February 10, 2010 11:01:32 am
The National Biodiesel Board recognized Ramiro Lopez, City of Irving, Texas and other biodiesel champions at the annual Eye on Biodiesel awards presentation. They were presented at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo, which wrapped up in Grapevine, Texas today. - EPA Affirms Advanced Biofuels Status for Biodiesel
posted on February 09, 2010 01:11:48 pm
Today, at the National Biodiesel Board's Annual Conference & Expo, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attended to provide a briefing on biodiesel's role in the future of renewable fuels and, more importantly, to provide a comprehensive briefing on the EPA's recently introduced final RFS2 rule. - North America's Largest Car Rental Company Converts to Biodiesel for Its Airport
posted on February 09, 2010 01:00:20 pm
Airport travel will be a breath of fresh air for Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental customers as biodiesel gets them to and from their destination. Enterprise Holdings launched efforts for their entire fleet of more than 600 airport shuttle buses across 50 North American markets to begin using at least 5 percent biodiesel (B5). The company formally unveiled their latest clean energy measure at the 2010 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo in Grapevine, Texas. - "Astonishingly Accurate" Economist Predicts Bright Future for Biodiesel
posted on February 09, 2010 12:11:39 pm
Prominent economist and futures forecaster Don Reynolds sees light at the end of the tunnel for the biodiesel industry. During his keynote speech to the 2010 Biodiesel Conference & Expo today, Reynolds predicted that 2010 will be a year of recovery and renewed momentum for the biodiesel industry. - GM Announces Support for B20 at National Biodiesel Conference
posted on February 08, 2010 03:58:45 pm
General Motors told biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference that the company's 2011 model year Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines will be fully compatible with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20). The company made the announcement, which covers all 2011 GM heavy-duty products including Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Express, and GMC Savana, after extensive evaluation of B20. - Biodiesel boasts biggest game in town
posted on February 07, 2010 09:58:18 am
The Saints and Colts may have the field in Florida tonight, but in Texas the biodiesel game is the one to watch. Kicking off today, the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo will feature its own version of exciting new plays, MVP appearances, strong starting lineup, and a guaranteed sure bet for clean energy. - NBB Welcomes RFS2 Rule
posted on February 03, 2010 04:44:48 pm
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) issuance of the final rule to implement the expanded Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) provided for in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007(EISA). - National Biodiesel Conference Visits Dallas-Fort Worth at a Critical Time
posted on January 21, 2010 04:43:40 pm
As the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo prepares to open for the first time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area next month, the biodiesel industry is keeping one eye on Washington, D.C., in hopes the Federal Government will complete its critical unfinished business from 2009. - Lab and 'Nose' Tests Back Up Air Quality Benefits of Biodiesel
posted on January 08, 2010 11:26:40 am
Underground Mines are Cleaner, Safer with Biodiesel - Miners have several ways of knowing whether the air they breathe hundreds of feet below ground is cleaner. Mine companies Rogers Group and Hutchinson Salt Company both have extensive testing that shows biodiesel cuts emissions in their mines. - Volkswagen "Racing Under Green" Documentary to Feature Series' Use of Biodiesel
posted on December 15, 2009 11:09:09 am
After a highly successful adrenaline-packed season of racing with the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series, Volkswagen announced today that all of the behind-the-scenes drama of the country's only professional clean diesel racing series will hit national television with a documentary on the season, titled "Racing Under Green." The documentary will air at various times on Discovery Communications' Discovery Channel, Science Channel, Planet Green, and HD Theater from January 18-30. - National Biodiesel Conference brings bright spark to dark days
posted on December 15, 2009 09:08:38 am
This year's high feedstock costs, a global credit crisis, a recession with dropping diesel prices and uncertain federal policy signals pushed the industry to the brink. And yet, even in the face of this adversity, the long term outlook looks good. - NBB Releases Study on Critical Importance of Biodiesel Tax Credit
posted on December 08, 2009 01:27:18 pm
The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has released a study conducted by renowned economic analyst, John M. Urbanchuk. The study examined the economic impact of the biodiesel industry and the negative consequences of allowing the federal biodiesel tax credit to lapse. The biodiesel tax incentive is currently set to expire on December 31, 2009.