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NBB Disappointed by Delay in Extending Biodiesel Tax Incentive

National Biodiesel News — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:02:32 GMT

The decision to delay Senate consideration of an extension of the biodiesel tax incentive is certain to have a negative impact on the domestic biodiesel industry. Since the biodiesel tax incentive expired last year, U.S. biodiesel producers have been Read More......(read more)

Artists unveil biodiesel remix tracks at biodiesel Conf and Expo

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:02:05 GMT

Reuse Renew Recycle Remix - The R4 music project is a collaboration built by the community remix site ccMixter.org. The Brown album features 8 tracks created by 15 artists and was showcased at the biodiesel Conf and expo. Read More......(read more)

EPA Affirms Advanced Biofuels Status for Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:11:48 GMT

Today, at the National Biodiesel Boards Annual Conference & Expo, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) attended to provide a briefing on biodiesels role in the future of renewable fuels and, more importantly, to provide a comprehensive Read More......(read more)

North America's Largest Car Rental Company Converts to Biodiesel for Its Airport

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:00:20 GMT

Airport travel will be a breath of fresh air for Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental customers as biodiesel gets them to and from their destination. Enterprise Holdings launched efforts for their entire fleet of more than 600 Read More......(read more)

"Astonishingly Accurate" Economist Predicts Bright Future for Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:11:39 GMT

Prominent economist and futures forecaster Don Reynolds sees light at the end of the tunnel for the biodiesel industry. During his keynote speech to the 2010 Biodiesel Conference & Expo today, Reynolds predicted that 2010 will be a year of recovery Read More......(read more)

GM Announces Support for B20 at National Biodiesel Conference

National Biodiesel News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:58:45 GMT

General Motors told biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference that the company's 2011 model year Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engines will be fully compatible with a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20). The company made the announcement Read More......(read more)

Biodiesel boasts biggest game in town

National Biodiesel News — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:58:18 GMT

The Saints and Colts may have the field in Florida tonight, but in Texas the biodiesel game is the one to watch. Kicking off today, the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo will feature its own version of exciting new plays, MVP appearances, strong Read More......(read more)

NBB Welcomes RFS2 Rule

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:44:48 GMT

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) issuance of the final rule to implement the expanded Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) provided for in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007(EISA). Read More......(read more)

National Biodiesel Conference Visits Dallas-Fort Worth at a Critical Time

National Biodiesel News — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:43:40 GMT

As the National Biodiesel Conference and Expo prepares to open for the first time in the Dallas-Fort Worth area next month, the biodiesel industry is keeping one eye on Washington, D.C., in hopes the Federal Government will complete its critical unfinished Read More......(read more)

Lab and 'Nose' Tests Back Up Air Quality Benefits of Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:26:40 GMT

Underground Mines are Cleaner, Safer with Biodiesel - Miners have several ways of knowing whether the air they breathe hundreds of feet below ground is cleaner. Mine companies Rogers Group and Hutchinson Salt Company both have extensive testing that shows Read More......(read more)

Volkswagen "Racing Under Green" Documentary to Feature Series Use of Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:09:09 GMT

After a highly successful adrenaline-packed season of racing with the Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series, Volkswagen announced today that all of the behind-the-scenes drama of the countrys only professional clean diesel racing series will hit national television Read More......(read more)

National Biodiesel Conference brings bright spark to dark days

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:08:38 GMT

This years high feedstock costs, a global credit crisis, a recession with dropping diesel prices and uncertain federal policy signals pushed the industry to the brink. And yet, even in the face of this adversity, the long term outlook looks good. Read More......(read more)

NBB Releases Study on Critical Importance of Biodiesel Tax Credit

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:27:18 GMT

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has released a study conducted by renowned economic analyst, John M. Urbanchuk. The study examined the economic impact of the biodiesel industry and the negative consequences of allowing the federal biodiesel tax credit Read More......(read more)

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas, At the Capitol

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:24:41 GMT

A Capitol Christmas Tree has been an American tradition since 1964. But this is the first year that renewable biodiesel helped transport the tree across the nation. The six-story-tall blue spruce made its way from Arizona to Washington, D.C. powered by Read More......(read more)

NBB Calls on EPA to Implement RFS2 Biodiesel Targets

National Biodiesel News — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:39:29 GMT

The NBB has sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reiterating the critical importance of implementing renewable targets for Biomass-based Diesel. Read More......(read more)

"Deck the Hauls" with Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:27:59 GMT

The Christmas tree destined for the lawn of our nation's Capitol is greener than ever. A more-than-six-story-tall blue spruce is on its way from Arizona to Washington, D.C. powered by a blend of cleaner burning biodiesel. Read More......(read more)

National Biodiesel Board Members Elect Governing Board

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:38:29 GMT

National Biodiesel Board members selected their trade association leadership, electing seven returning governing board members and one new member to serve on the leadership committee. Read More......(read more)

U.S. Biodiesel Leaders Visit with Lawmakers

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:37:53 GMT

Members of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), the trade association for the U.S. biodiesel industry, today called on lawmakers to extend and reform the biodiesel tax incentive. Read More......(read more)

NBB Lauds Introduction of Biodiesel Tax Incentive in the House of Representative

National Biodiesel News — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:37:17 GMT

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) today applauded Representatives Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and John Shimkus (R-IL) for introducing H.R. 4070, legislation to reform and extend the biodiesel tax incentive. Currently, the biodiesel tax incentive is set to expire Read More......(read more)

Michigan School Buses go the "Extra Miles" on Biodiesel

National Biodiesel News — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:15:27 GMT

School bus driver Linda Rogers remembers the winter days with thick, blue smoke fouling the air around the buses. Those were the days before her district switched to B20. Read More......(read more)

Biodiesel Returns More Energy to the Earth Than Ever, Study Finds

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:25:20 GMT

Biodiesel is better than ever at harnessing the power of the sun and turning it into fuel. In fact, a study shows the fuel is returning more than four times the energy that it takes to make biodiesel. Read More......(read more)

"JC Greenfest" Highlights Jefferson Citys Green Side

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:24:48 GMT

JC Greenfest will celebrate all things green from 4 - 8 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the Riverside/Ellis Porter Park Pavilion in Jefferson City, MO. The National Biodiesel Board invites Mid-Missouri residents to a festival to learn about biodiesel Read More......(read more)

Biodiesel Takes Them Out to the Ballgame

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:36:32 GMT

The Reds, the Chiefs and others go green with biodiesel. Teams trend towards biodiesel to reduce impact on the environment. Read More......(read more)

NBB Vice President of Federal Affairs Testifies Before U.S. House Committee Rega

National Biodiesel News — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:24:18 GMT

Manning Feraci, Vice President of Federal Affairs for the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), testified before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business regarding the pressing need to extend and reform the biodiesel tax incentive. The incentive is currently Read More......(read more)

Presidential Treatment: Dr. Roger Beachy Appointed to Federal Post

National Biodiesel News — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:26:45 GMT

Biodiesel advocate and friend, Dr. Roger Beachy, has been appointed the first Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture by President Barack Obama. NBB congratulates him! Dr. Beachy is the founding President of the Donald Danforth Plant Read More......(read more)