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December 11, 2023New Renewable Fuel Standard volume targets facilitate renewable natural gas production
October 24, 2023
Market prices for Renewable Fuel Standard credits are falling
July 13, 2022
Renewable identification number prices for ethanol and biomass-based diesel remain high
February 1, 2022
Five states updated or adopted new clean energy standards in 2021
June 2, 2021
Agricultural feedstock costs drive RIN prices to all-time highs
May 4, 2021
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel increased 12% in 2020
August 18, 2020
Early 2020 data show U.S. biodiesel production levels largely unchanged since 2019
June 8, 2020
U.S. fuel ethanol production and inventory changes have largely followed motor gasoline
June 2, 2020
Renewable diesel drives growth in 2019 biomass-based diesel imports
May 1, 2020
U.S. ethanol exports fell for the first time in four years in 2019
November 14, 2019
EPA small refinery exemptions in the Renewable Fuel Standard explained
November 13, 2019
The Renewable Fuel Standard Program, RVOs, and RINs explained
October 25, 2019
EPA refinery exemptions reduced renewable fuel blending requirements in 2018
September 26, 2019
Maine and New York become the 6th and 7th states to adopt 100% clean electricity targets
June 24, 2019
Four states updated their renewable portfolio standards in the first half of 2019
May 7, 2019
Soybean oil comprises a larger share of domestic biodiesel production
April 30, 2019
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports down for second consecutive year in 2018
April 24, 2019
The United States exported a record volume of ethanol in 2018 for second consecutive year
February 27, 2019
Updated renewable portfolio standards will lead to more renewable electricity generation
December 6, 2018
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2019, reflecting cellulosic biofuel shortfalls
May 3, 2018
Biodiesels produced from certain feedstocks have distinct properties from petroleum diesel
April 30, 2018
New import duties drive biomass-based diesel imports down in 2017
April 27, 2018
U.S. exported a record amount of fuel ethanol in 2017
April 26, 2018
Renewable energy subsidies have declined as tax credits, other policies diminish
March 6, 2018
Positive U.S. ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth
December 15, 2017
U.S. biodiesel production still increasing despite expiration of tax credit
October 5, 2017
Renewable natural gas increasingly used to meet part of EPA’s renewable fuel requirements
July 21, 2017
U.S. fuel ethanol production continues to grow in 2017
March 24, 2017
Maryland increases renewable portfolio standard target to 25% by 2020
December 13, 2016
EIA forecasts continued biomass-based diesel growth due to final 2017 RFS targets
August 29, 2016
District of Columbia raises renewable portfolio standard target to 50% by 2032
August 2, 2016
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
July 8, 2016
Clean Power Plan reduces projected coal production in all major U.S. supply regions
July 7, 2016
EIA electricity generator data show power industry response to EPA mercury limits
July 6, 2016
Clean Power Plan implementation choices by states could affect electricity generation mix
June 28, 2016
Extended policies case shows reduced energy use, emissions, more renewables, efficiency
April 22, 2016
Higher Oregon renewable portfolio standard targets likely to boost wind power
March 10, 2016
U.S. ethanol exports exceed 800 million gallons for second year in a row
October 26, 2015
Chinese policies aim to increase energy efficiency in buildings
July 21, 2015
Consensus process provides alternate approach to energy efficiency standard development
June 29, 2015
Hawaii and Vermont set high renewable portfolio standard targets
March 26, 2015
U.S. ethanol exports in 2014 reach highest level since 2011
March 24, 2015
California first state to generate more than 5% of electricity from utility-scale solar
March 20, 2015
U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel imports decline 36% in 2014
February 23, 2015
Higher RIN prices support continued ethanol blending despite lower gasoline prices
February 17, 2015
Proposed efficiency standard may eliminate noncondensing gas furnaces
September 5, 2014
Commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant opens
May 5, 2014
U.S. ethanol imports from Brazil down in 2013
May 2, 2014
U.S. biomass-based diesel imports increase to record levels in 2013
March 19, 2014
LED bulb efficiency expected to continue improving as cost declines
March 7, 2014
E85 fueling station availability is increasing
March 5, 2014
Ethanol producers benefiting from higher margins for distillers grains
December 13, 2013
Abundant 2013 corn harvest boosts ethanol production
December 11, 2013
Existing resource base and policy decisions provide the West with electric fuel diversity
November 21, 2013
EPA issues proposed rule for the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard
October 10, 2013
New-vehicle fuel economy continues to increase
August 14, 2013
EPA finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard for 2013; additional adjustments expected in 2014
June 13, 2013
What caused the run-up in ethanol RIN prices during early 2013?
June 5, 2013
U.S. ethanol production and the Renewable Fuel Standard RIN bank
June 3, 2013
RINs and RVOs are used to implement the Renewable Fuel Standard
May 29, 2013
For appliances, choosing the most cost-effective option depends on several factors
May 28, 2013
Incremental costs of higher efficiency can vary by appliance
April 2, 2013
Sales of specialty incandescent bulbs decline despite exemption from efficiency standards
March 11, 2013
Ethanol producers respond to market conditions
February 26, 2013
Cellulosic biofuels begin to flow but in lower volumes than foreseen by statutory targets
February 12, 2013
Newer U.S. homes are 30% larger but consume about as much energy as older homes
December 7, 2012
EIA projections for carbon dioxide emissions reflect changes in key drivers
November 21, 2012
Wind energy tax credit set to expire at the end of 2012
October 31, 2012
Utility-scale installations lead solar photovoltaic growth
October 15, 2012
Adoption of ENERGY STAR equipment varies among appliances
September 18, 2012
More recycling raises average energy content of waste used to generate electricity
August 3, 2012
Fuel economy standards have affected vehicle efficiency
July 30, 2012
Fuel used in electricity generation is projected to shift over the next 25 years
June 27, 2012
Extension and expansion of efficiency programs could reduce U.S. total energy usage
May 4, 2012
A Clean Energy Standard could reduce power sector carbon dioxide emissions
April 3, 2012
Both State and Federal governments have appliance efficiency standards
February 3, 2012
Most states have Renewable Portfolio Standards
January 24, 2012
U.S. energy use projected to grow slowly and become less carbon-intensive
December 2, 2011
Light bulb standards begin taking effect in 2012
November 9, 2011
Use of U.S. wind and biofuels on the rise
October 21, 2011
Flattening of per-capita residential energy consumption reflects multiple factors
August 2, 2011
Wind generating capacity is distributed unevenly across the United States
May 3, 2011
Continuation and expansion of efficiency programs could mitigate carbon dioxide emissions
May 2, 2011
Additional appliance standards could significantly reduce residential energy use
March 23, 2011
Incandescent bulbs still play a role in the future of lighting
February 10, 2011