Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Application Window Now Open
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 […]
American Lung Association Launches Biobased Academy for Fleets
The American Lung Association’s Biobased Academy® is now live for fleet use. The ALA’s new comprehensive online training program educates fleet and facility professionals and technicians on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased fleet, facilities, and grounds products. The American Lung Association offers this program with the United Soybean Board. “The American Lung Association is proud to […]
Detroit Shippers Moving Toward More Biodiesel
The shipping industry is turning to biodiesel as a solution to meet carbon reduction goals. The International Maritime Organization has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050 and cut emissions by 15 percent this decade. Dr. Robert Moorcroft is a carbon reduction scientist working with the port authority in Detroit to calculate a baseline. “Biodiesel […]
How Much Will Renewable Diesel Boost Soybean Prices?
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmers were asked several questions focused on renewable energy in March of 2023. When asked to look ahead five years, nearly half of respondents said they expected the renewable diesel industry to be larger than it is today, while only 25% expected growth in […]
Biodiesel Bill Could Bring Carbon Targets Sooner
A Michigan lawmaker says his newly introduced bill will help incentivize demand and educate consumers about biodiesel. Representative John Fitzgerald tells Brownfield the bipartisan legislation provides retail fuel operators a tax credit for selling higher blends of biodiesel, like B5+ and B11+. “This is kind of two-pronged as it helps growers produce soybeans and it […]
Progress Underway on Detroit Air Quality Improvements and Port Decarbonization
Experts to report on new initiatives during July 26 event on Detroit River FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DETROIT, Michigan (July 24, 2023) – During a boat tour of the Detroit River July 26, invited state legislators, city officials, media and clean air stakeholders will learn about new initiatives to improve air quality and support more sustainable […]