RINSTAR Blog
EPA Acts on Small Refinery Exemption Backlog
The EPA has acted on a backlog of 175 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions covering compliance years 2016–2024. After consultation with the DOE, EPA granted 63 full exemptions, 77 partial exemptions, denied 28 petitions, and ruled 7 ineligible. The agency also clarified its policy on retired RINs, allowing them to be restored when exemptions are granted without impacting RIN availability for 2024 and beyond. While many see this as a step toward clarity for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), industry reactions remain mixed, with concerns about potential market impacts on biodiesel, renewable diesel, and SAF.
How to Create a CDX Account for EPA Reporting
Getting started with EPA reporting programs, like the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), begins with creating a CDX account through Login.gov. This guide walks you through the registration process step by step—and shows how RINSTAR can help streamline RIN management, compliance reporting, and documentation once your account is set up.
How Dairy Farms Are Cashing in on the Renewable Fuel Standard
Dairy farms are cashing in on the Renewable Fuel Standard by converting manure into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). With anaerobic digesters, farmers can generate valuable RIN credits, unlock new revenue streams, cut costs, and reduce emissions while building a more sustainable future.
RINSTAR’s New File Upload Feature: Keep PTDs, Invoices & BOLs All in One Place
RINSTAR’s new File Upload feature makes RFS compliance simpler than ever. Upload PTDs, invoices, Bills of Lading, and other transaction-relevant files directly to the Transaction Status screen. Keep every record centralized, audit-ready, and accessible—helping you save time, improve transparency, and maintain full compliance.
Turning Waste Into Fuel: How Landfills and Digesters Drive RNG and RIN Generation
Discover how landfills, farms, and wastewater plants are turning waste into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)—a clean fuel that reduces emissions, creates jobs, and generates valuable RINs under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Learn how this booming sector is transforming America’s energy future.
Why the Removal of eRINs Matters
The EPA’s proposal to remove eRINs from the Renewable Fuel Standard marks a major shift in how electric vehicles and biogas are treated under the program. While this move narrows the RFS’s scope back to liquid fuels, it also raises important questions about future energy policy and renewable electricity pathways. In this article, we break down what eRINs were, why they matter, and how RINSTAR can help your business navigate these changes with clarity and confidence.
45Z Tax Credit Extended Through 2029 as SRE Petitions Hit Record Highs
Big news for the renewable fuels industry: the 45Z clean fuel credit is now extended through 2029, giving producers a major boost. At the same time, a record-breaking 195 Small Refinery Exemption (SRE) petitions are pending with the EPA—raising fresh concerns for RIN markets and RFS compliance. Here’s what it means for your business.
Public Feedback on EPA’s Proposed 2026–2027 RFS Volumes
The EPA’s proposed RFS volumes for 2026–2027 have sparked a wave of public feedback from across the renewable fuels industry. From strong support for ethanol blending targets to concerns over RIN reductions and SRE policies, stakeholders weighed in during the July 8 hearing. RINSTAR summarizes key testimonies and what they mean for the future of the RFS program.
Unlocking Carbon Intensity: How the GREET Model Empowers Renewable Fuel Producers
Carbon intensity plays a crucial role in renewable fuel production and compliance. The GREET model, developed by DOE and Argonne National Laboratory, allows producers to accurately calculate their lifecycle emissions, improve operations, and unlock incentives like RINs and tax credits. Explore how this tool supports the renewable fuels industry.