Policy
September 28, 2023
EPA Decision Leaves eRINs Out of RFS through 2025
In December 2022, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a set of modifications to expand the renewable fuel standard (RFS). This proposal included activating a renewable…
August 23, 2023
Minnesota Bioeconomy Incentive Profile: Highwater Ethanol Adds Cellulosic Ethanol Production
Created in 2015 by the Minnesota Legislature, the Minnesota Bioincentive Program has enrolled 12 companies to receive incentives for their production of advanced biofuels, renewable chemicals, and…
June 7, 2023
Minnesota’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunity: Agriculture
The ambitious goals being set to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production present multiple opportunities for Minnesota’s forestry and agriculture sectors. In part I of this series,…
May 30, 2023
A Conversation with Experts on the US EPA’s Proposed eRIN Pathway
The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota invited electric vehicle and renewable natural gas experts to a coalition meeting to discuss the implications of a newly proposed rule for…
May 24, 2023
Bioeconomy Coalition 2023 Legislative Session Recap
Minnesota’s legislative session adjourned on Monday, May 22. A $17.5 billion budget surplus and historic federal investments in clean energy and clean fuels set the stage for…
May 23, 2023
Minnesota’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunity: Forestry
The ambitious goals being set to stimulate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production present multiple opportunities for Minnesota’s forestry and agriculture sectors. Oilseed crops are used in one…
May 18, 2023
Minnesota’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunity: Policy Incentives
The push to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production presents an opportunity to boost Minnesota’s bioeconomy. New markets for greenhouse gas-reducing feedstocks could speed up the development…
April 26, 2023
Minnesota Bioeconomy Incentive profile: Koda Energy converts waste to heat, power
Small and large businesses across rural Minnesota contribute to the state’s bioeconomy, providing jobs and economic activity in the communities they serve—a primary goal of the Minnesota…
March 27, 2023
Minnesota’s Bioeconomy Incentive profile: Amp Americas converts dairy waste to renewable natural gas
As the 2023 legislative session approaches, the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota continues its effort to help stakeholders understand the importance and potential of the Minnesota Bioincentive Program.…
February 10, 2023
Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota Announces Legislative Priorities for 2023
Minnesota’s 2023 legislative session began on January 3. Over the next few months, the Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota will advocate for policy changes to grow Minnesota’s bioeconomy…