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Here’s where you’ll find the latest news and information from the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition.

Biofuel News

Clean Fuels Shares Conference Preview Ahead of Event in Fort Worth

One of the first conferences of 2024 will be the Clean Fuels Conference, February 5-8, in Fort Worth, Texas. The event, hosted by Clean Fuels Alliance America, is where the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries will meet to learn the latest on the next generation of low-carbon fuel policies, feedstock development opportunities and […]

The Whole Bean: How U.S. Soy Helps Feed and Fuel the World

The tiny, unassuming soybean is a mighty force, providing protein, oil and fiber that powers our planet and people in multiple sustainable ways. Once a crop is grown primarily for animal feed, the list of potential known uses of soybeans has only grown.  Today, U.S. Soy is critical not only to the global food economy but also for making […]

MiABC Presents on Biodiesel Benefits at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision Healthy Business Mixer

Ben Steyer, CEO of the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) and Michigan Soybean Association (MSA) – the founders of MiABC – spoke on the instant decarbonization benefits of biodiesel and how advanced biofuels can improve local air quality at Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision’s (SDEV) Healthy Business Mixer at Latino Press in Detroit on November 8, 2023. […]

Michigan Runs on Soybeans Thanks to Amazing Farmers and Biodiesel Producers

The Michigan Soybean Committee recently teamed up with Alexis Dahl, a well-known YouTuber who shares videos about science, stories, and wonder in the state of Michigan, to talk about the science behind biodiesel and what makes it a sustainable option to fuel large trucks and equipment in the here and now. This video walks through […]

Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Application Window Closing Soon

USEPA is authorized under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) to offer funding assistance to accelerate the upgrade, retrofit, and turnover of the legacy diesel fleet. USEPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $115 million under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): $58 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding and $57 million in FY […]

USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) Application Window Open on a Rolling Basis Through September 2024

Biofuels are an important market for the United States. They contribute to energy security, reduce air pollution, and support rural economic development. The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) helps expand biofuel infrastructure and broadens the availability of renewable fuels such as E15, E85, B20, and B99.9. This helps American families save money at the […]
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