by Brianna Welsh | Jun 17, 2025 | Renewable Energy, RINs
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program is a program that the renewable fuel industry is quite familiar with. Its main objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy independence, and support the domestic biofuels industry. To achieve these...
by Brianna Welsh | Jun 12, 2025 | Renewable Energy
As we continue to seek cleaner alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, biofuels have emerged as a significant part of the solution. As biofuels enthusiasts, we at RINSTAR have noticed a growing debate in the biofuels industry while attending the many biofuels’...
by Brianna Welsh | May 29, 2025 | Renewable Energy, RFS Updates
Navigating the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program can be challenging. There’s limited instructional resources, how-to guides, or even readily available articles. In fact, a simple search for “RFS” often fails to bring up the Renewable Fuel Standard as a...
by Brianna Welsh | May 22, 2025 | Renewable Energy
The EPA has announced on April 28, 2025 that it will issue emergency fuel waivers for gasoline blends containing 10% (E10) and 15% (E15) ethanol. This decision comes in response to anticipated fuel supply issues due to ongoing global issues, which the agency expects...
by Brianna Welsh | Apr 25, 2025 | Renewable Energy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on March 31, 2025, that it will be distributing $537 million in funding through its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The intention behind the funding is to greatly increase the availability of...
by Brianna Welsh | Apr 18, 2025 | Renewable Energy, Tax Credits
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is continuing to build momentum in the policy arena, especially as a cleaner transportation fuel. The latest development is the introduction of the bipartisan Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025, a bill that proposes a $1.00 per...