by Brianna Welsh | Jan 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
As 2025 comes to a close, renewable fuels policy has seen no shortage of movement. From proposed tax credit reinstatements to renewed attention on sustainable aviation fuel incentives, several developments are already influencing market conversations. In this grab...
by Brianna Welsh | Dec 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Here at RINSTAR, we’ve been closely following the “Half RIN” debate because of its impacts across the market offering advantages for some obligated parties while creating new compliance considerations for others. Half RIN aka RIN Haircut is the proposed lowering of...
by Brianna Welsh | Dec 8, 2025 | Renewable Energy
For years, wastewater treatment plants quietly did their job behind the scenes—protecting public health by cleaning our water and keeping communities running smoothly. Today, those same facilities are stepping into an exciting new role. Thanks to advances in...
by Brianna Welsh | Dec 1, 2025 | Renewable Energy
Aviation is often considered one of the hardest industries to decarbonize. While cars and trucks can transition to electric power, aircraft still rely on extremely energy-dense liquid fuels to stay aloft. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a low-carbon alternative to...
by Brianna Welsh | Nov 17, 2025 | RFS Updates, RINSTAR News
On November 7, 2025, the EPA announced a new set of Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) under the RFS. The decision covers 16 petitions from eight refineries for the 2021–2024 compliance years. The final tally: 2 full exemptions granted 12 partial (50%) exemptions...
