by Brianna Welsh | Jun 30, 2025 | RFS Updates, RINSTAR News
On June 13, 2025, the EPA issued a proposed rule establishing Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027, along with a finalized reduction to the 2024 cellulosic biofuel target. Earlier this week, RINSTAR published a detailed breakdown of both the proposed...
by Brianna Welsh | Jun 24, 2025 | RFS Updates, RINSTAR News
In a long-anticipated move for the renewable fuels industry, the EPA released two major updates to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program on June 13, 2025. The first is a proposed rule outlining Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027. The second is a...
by Brianna Welsh | Jun 3, 2025 | RFS Updates, Tax Credits
The EPA and lawmakers are making significant strides in the RFS. From advancing RFS rulemakings to proposing continued critical tax credit extensions, both Congress and the EPA are signaling strong support for cleaner fuel initiatives. At RINSTAR, we’ve put together a...
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 20, 2025 | RFS Updates, RINs
In the renewable fuel industry, Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) are essential for tracking compliance with the RFS. Assigned to each batch of qualifying biofuel, these unique codes support the transition to cleaner energy and help reduce reliance on fossil...
by Brianna Welsh | Mar 12, 2025 | RFS Updates
The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program plays a key role in U.S. energy policy, helping to cut greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen energy independence, and support the domestic biofuels industry. Since its launch in 2005, the RFS has evolved over time, experiencing...