by Brianna Welsh | Feb 25, 2026 | RINs
If you’ve dipped your toes into the world of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), you’ve likely bumped into the term RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers). These aren’t just random digits; they are the “currency” of the RFS program. However, a RIN’s...
by Brianna Welsh | Feb 17, 2026 | RFS Updates, RINSTAR News, Tax Credits
On February 3, the U.S. Treasury and IRS released proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, incorporating updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill passed in 2025. The rules are intended to help domestic producers determine eligibility...
by Brianna Welsh | Feb 6, 2026 | Compliance Reporting
As the Renewable Fuel Standard continues to evolve in 2026, the Efficient Producer Petition (EP3) process remains an important opportunity for ethanol facilities looking to maximize their RIN generation potential. EP3 allows producers to generate RINs on volumes...
by Brianna Welsh | Jan 30, 2026 | Renewable Energy
Recent developments across production data, legislative activity, and federal budgeting point to a dynamic period for the U.S. renewable fuels market. New federal data highlights strong ethanol output and export demand, while lawmakers and regulators continue to...
by Brianna Welsh | Jan 23, 2026 | RINs, RINSTAR News
As RFS compliance continues to evolve, 2025 provided helpful insight into how market participants are generating, trading, and managing RINs. Beyond high-level EPA totals, platform-level data offers a clearer picture of how compliance is handled day to day. We took a...
