Biodiesel Board Disappointed in Last Minute Waivers
During the National Biodiesel Conference session on RFS policy this week, panelists agreed that the worst thing the outgoing Environmental Protection Agency could do to hurt the biodiesel industry was to grant more small refinery exemptions. A few hours later, that is exactly what EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler did on his way out the door, granting two 2019...Read More
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Receives Biodiesel Impact Award
This year’s Impact Award was presented to respected biodiesel champion, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. Governor Reynolds is committed to assuring that Iowa’s success is every Iowan’s success, and one key way she is achieving that goal is by advancing renewable fuels like biodiesel. During her term, Governor Reynolds has been a dedicated and articulate advocate for biodiesel and...Read More
The Changing Landscape for Diesel Vehicles
Jennifer Weaver, OEM Market Development Manager for the National Biodiesel Board, moderated the 2021 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo breakout session on what’s new with diesel vehicles. Joining her on the panel were Diesel Technology Forum Executive Director Allen Schaeffer, Dominic DiCicco with Ford Motor Company, and Dr. Wayne Eckerle, Vice President of Corporate Research and Technology for...Read More
Biodiesel Pioneer Award Renamed for Johannes, Presented to Joe Jobe
One of the most influential pioneers of the biodiesel industry now has an award named after him. The newly named “Kenlon Johannes Pioneer Award” will forever recognize and honor the Terry Bradshaw lookalike who was instrumental in the initial development of the biodiesel industry in the United States, serving as the first Executive Director of the National SoyDiesel...Read More