United States
The Renewable Fuel Standard sets annual volume obligations, while 45Z clean fuel production credits and state low-carbon fuel programs drive renewable diesel and SAF economics.
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Active obligationsPolicy targets
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Government recordsPolicy briefing
At a glance
The Renewable Fuel Standard sets annual volume obligations, while 45Z clean fuel production credits and state low-carbon fuel programs drive renewable diesel and SAF economics.
Current policy markers
Targets at a glance
- Program
- Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2)
- Ethanol blend
- E10 baseline, E15 seasonal expansion
- Tax credit
- 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit
- Hydrogen credit
- 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit
- EPA rulemaking
- Annual RVOs, RIN market, small refinery exemptions
- IRS / Treasury
- 45Z & 45V guidance, registration and GREET emissions rates
- State layer
- CA LCFS, OR CFP, WA CFS
Timeline & compliance
Mandates & targets
No active obligations tracked for this jurisdiction yet.
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Live updates
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineEIA: Higher blending targets drive RIN prices close to record highs - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBioEnergy TimesUS biodiesel production struggles to meet record EPA mandates, raising compliance concerns - BioEnergy Times
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceAmericas feedstocks: Values stabilise above 6-mth lows as demand recovers - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceAmericas credits: RINs up, CA LCFS rangebound pre-data release - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketFastmarketsRenewable Fuel Standards 2026: where US D4 supply stands against the biomass-based diesel requirement - Fastmarkets
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineMembers of Congress ask for RIN market investigation - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineCoBank report discusses impact of 45Z credit, high fuel prices - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketBiodiesel MagazineCoBank report discusses impact of 45Z credit, high fuel prices - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineLawmakers urge EPA to clarify, broaden RFS eligibility for marine fuels - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineLawmakers urge EPA to clarify, broaden RFS eligibility for marine fuels - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBloomberg TaxIRS Notice 2026-53 and DOE Release Reshape §45Z Clean Fuel Credit - Bloomberg Tax
- PolicyFederal RegisterRenewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Reallocation of Additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemptions
- PolicyFederal RegisterEmissions Value Request Process; Notice of Availability
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceAmericas feedstocks: UCO trades at three prices in US Gulf - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceAmericas feedstocks: Market braces for extended lull - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- PolicyBiomass MagazineDOE issues guidance on provisional emissions rate process for 45Z - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineDOE issues guidance on provisional emissions rate process for 45Z - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineDOE issues guidance on provisional emissions rate process for 45Z - Biodiesel Magazine
- Policyenergynews.proEPA Proposes Reallocating 770 Million RINs From Small Refinery Exemptions - energynews.pro
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA proposes 2 options for reallocating waived 2025 RFS blending obligations - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineEPA proposes 2 options for reallocating waived 2025 RFS blending obligations - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyReutersEPA proposes full reallocation of refinery biofuel exemptions - Reuters
- PolicyBiomass MagazineEPA proposes 2 options for reallocating waived 2025 RFS blending obligations - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineLawmakers urge EPA to deliver on SRE reallocation promise - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineLawmakers urge EPA to deliver on SRE reallocation promise - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyBiomass MagazineEPA delivers proposed rule to reallocate waived 2025 RFS volumes to the White House OMB - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA delivers proposed rule to reallocate waived 2025 RFS volumes to the White House OMB - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineEPA delivers proposed rule to reallocate waived 2025 RFS volumes to the White House OMB - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyFederal RegisterAgency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2023-2025 and Other Changes (Renewal)
- Marketnationalnewswatch.comCanada Built a Booming Ethanol Market. So Why Is America Winning It? - nationalnewswatch.com
- PolicyThe National Law ReviewUSDA Releases American Biofuels Trade Outlook, Announces 2025 U.S. Ethanol Exports Reach Second Consecutive Record High - The National Law Review
- MarketNational NewswatchCanada Built a Booming Ethanol Market. So Why Is America Winning It? - National Newswatch
- PolicyThe National Law ReviewUSDA Releases American Biofuels Trade Outlook, Announces 2025 U.S. Ethanol Exports Reach Second Consecutive Record High - The National Law Review
- Policyenergy.govSustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative - energy.gov
- PolicyBioEnergy TimesCalifornia clears regulatory hurdle for E15 fuel sales - BioEnergy Times
- PolicyThe National Law ReviewTreasury and IRS Issue Guidance on Emissions Rates for Clean Fuel Production Credit - The National Law Review
- Policygov.ukFlat 160 River Height 90 High Street London E15 2FU: LON/00BB/LSC/2026/0109
- Marketenergy.agwired.comUSDA Announces New American Biofuels Trade Outlook - energy.agwired.com
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineRollins announces launch of American Biofuels Trade Outlook - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- Policygov.ukTRA publishes final determination on HVO biodiesel from the USA
- Policygov.ukTrade remedies notices: HVO biodiesel from the United States of America
- Policybioenergytimes.comUS IRS guidance provides clearer path for biogas projects to access 45Z tax credit - bioenergytimes.com
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineIRS releases new 45Z guidance - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineIRS releases new 45Z guidance - Biodiesel Magazine
- Policyenergy.agwired.comIRS Releases 45Z Tax Credit Guidance - energy.agwired.com
- Policydtnpf.comIRS Releases 45Z Guidance, Rewarding Regenerative Agriculture, Manure-Based Fuels - dtnpf.com
- PolicyBiomass MagazineIRS releases new 45Z guidance - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyGrowth EnergyIRS Guidance and GREET Update Will Maximize Value of 45Z - Growth Energy
- PolicyFederal RegisterRenewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of 2025 Compliance Reporting Deadline
- PolicyBiofuels International MagazineEPA grants €1.52bn biofuel exemptions – weighs shifting obligations to larger refiners - Biofuels International Magazine
- PolicyBioEnergy TimesUS EPA plans to restore biofuel demand lost to small refinery exemptions - BioEnergy Times
- PolicyGlobal AgricultureEPA Grants Record Biofuel Exemptions, Moves to Shield Corn and Soybean Demand - Global Agriculture
- PolicyFederal RegisterNotice of August 31, 2026 Decisions on Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program
- Policyenergynews.proKlobuchar Challenges EPA's 29 Biofuel Exemptions Granted to Refineries - energynews.pro
- PolicySuccessful FarmingEPA Exempts 1.76 Billion Biofuel Credits, Drawing Mixed Industry Reactions - Successful Farming
- Policyenergynews.proThe US EPA Weighs Biofuel Blending Exemptions for Refiners - energynews.pro
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineEPA extends 2025 RFS compliance reporting deadline - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyBiomass MagazineEPA extends 2025 RFS compliance reporting deadline - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyReutersEPA grants 1.76 billion biofuel exemptions, weighs shifting obligations to larger refiners - Reuters
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA extends 2025 RFS compliance reporting deadline - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicySuccessful FarmingEPA Grants 1.76 Billion Biofuel Exemptions, Weighs Shifting Obligations to Larger Refiners - Successful Farming
- PolicyBiomass MagazineEPA delivers final rule to extend RFS compliance deadline to White House OMB - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyBiodiesel MagazineEPA delivers final rule to extend RFS compliance deadline to White House OMB - Biodiesel Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA delivers final rule to extend RFS compliance deadline to White House OMB - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketQuantum Commodity IntelligenceAmericas feedstocks: Prices drop as US pushes back biofuel compliance deadline - Quantum Commodity Intelligence
- Policycarboncredits.comUS Biofuel Credit Market Faces Major Shake-Up From EPA Exemptions - CarbonCredits.com
- Policyenergynews.proUS RIN credit prices drop ahead of EPA exemption decisions - energynews.pro
- PolicyReutersUS ethanol credit prices slump after EPA delays biofuel compliance deadline - Reuters
- Policyenergynews.proEPA Plans to Postpone 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline - energynews.pro
- PolicyReutersUS EPA to extend renewable fuel standard compliance deadline for refiners - Reuters
- PolicySuccessful FarmingU.S. EPA to Extend Renewable Fuel Standard Compliance Deadline for Refiners - Successful Farming
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA issues waiver ending summer-blend gasoline requirement early, extends E15 waiver - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineUSGBC: Guatemala launches first Central American E10 mandate, opening $160 million annual export market for US ethanol - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- Policypib.gov.inNo concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States - pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inNo concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States - www.pib.gov.in
- Policypib.gov.inNo concession or commitment on import of Ethanol for fuel blending from the United States - www.pib.gov.in
- PolicyFederal RegisterNotice of August 3, 2026 Decisions on Petitions for Small Refinery Exemptions Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program
- Marketwsj.comArcher-Daniels-Midland Again Raises Outlook on New U.S. Biofuels Policy - wsj.com
- PolicyBiomass MagazineSenate Farm Bill includes E15, SRE reforms - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyPOLITICO ProArticle | EPA allows new exemptions from biofuel mandate - POLITICO Pro
- PolicyPOLITICO ProE&E News: EPA allows new exemptions from biofuel mandate - POLITICO Pro
- MarketBiomass MagazineADM to expand North America crush capacity amid strong biofuel demand - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyE&E News by POLITICOEPA allows new exemptions from biofuel mandate - E&E News by POLITICO
- MarketSuccessful FarmingThe Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), Part 3: Reviewing the Potential Value - Successful Farming
- MarketReutersEPA gives Delek refinery biofuel relief, finds HF Sinclair petitions ineligible - Reuters
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineSenate Farm Bill includes E15, SRE reforms - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBloombergAmerican Petroleum Institute Opposes Senate Biofuels Legislation - Bloomberg
- PolicyBloombergLawmakers Unveil E15 Proposal Allowing Blending Exemptions - Bloomberg
- MarketSuccessful FarmingADM to Expand North American Oilseed Crushing Capacity Amid Rising Biofuel Demand - Successful Farming
- Marketdtnpf.comCalifornia E15 Rulemaking Could Unlock New Ethanol Market for US Farmers - dtnpf.com
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA commits to ruling on remanded SRE petitions by Aug. 3 - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketAgWebU.S. Biofuel Boom: What’s Driving Record Soybean Crush, and Will It Fuel Higher Prices? - AgWeb
- Policyreuters.comHF Sinclair sues EPA for delays on biofuel exemption decision, Bloomberg News reports - reuters.com
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineCARB provides additional clarity on LCFS amendments - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiomass MagazineCARB provides additional clarity on LCFS amendments - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA: 2.16 billion RINs generated in June - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineAemetis sells $18 million of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketBiomass MagazineAemetis sells $18 million of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyBiofuels International MagazineEPA finalises record renewable fuel standards for biodiesel growth - Biofuels International Magazine
- MarketSuccessful FarmingTrump Biofuel Goals Hit Reality as U.S. Plants Lag - Successful Farming
- PolicyBiomass MagazineTreasury targets November for release of 45Z regulations - Biomass Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineTreasury targets November for release of 45Z regulations - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyAmerican Energy AllianceAEA Leads Coalition Letter Urging Congressional Action on the Renewable Fuel Standard - American Energy Alliance
- MarketFastmarketsUpdated 45Z GREET model narrows feedstock hierarchy as supply constraints move into focus - Fastmarkets
- MarketSuccessful FarmingU.S. Could Lose 30 Million Corn Acres Without More Biofuels Markets, Study Says - Successful Farming
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA: 2.02 billion RINs generated in May - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- Marketdtnpf.comReport: US Could Lose 30-Million Corn Acres by 2050 Without E15, Biofuel Expansion - dtnpf.com
- MarketFastmarketsThe 45Z reckoning: what the finalization of US biofuel policy means for every feedstock in the supply chain - Fastmarkets
- Marketnationalreview.comMore Beltway Mischief: The Renewable Fuel Standard and Small-Refinery Exemption - nationalreview.com
- Policycommerce.wa.govHow Washington is advancing hydrogen and renewable fuels - commerce.wa.gov
- Policydtnpf.comDepartment of Energy Releases Updated GREET Model for 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit - dtnpf.com
- Policydtnpf.comDepartment of Energy Releases Updated GREET Model for 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit - dtnpf.com
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineSenate hearing addresses E15 legislation, 45Z guidance - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineRollins: Release of USDA’s 45Z feedstock guidance ‘is imminent’ - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyBiomass MagazineRollins: Release of USDA’s 45Z feedstock guidance ‘is imminent’ - Biomass Magazine
- MarketBiomass MagazineEco Innovation Group, operating as American EcoFuels, initiates strategic airline outreach program to advance SAF offtake discussions and commercial development - Biomass Magazine
- Marketbioenergytimes.comU.S. corn prices slide as ethanol demand remains a key market support - bioenergytimes.com
- MarketChiniMandiUnited States: Strong ethanol demand offers support to corn market despite sharp price decline - ChiniMandi
- MarketReutersUS Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion - Reuters
- MarketSuccessful FarmingU.S. Oil Refining Trade Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Biofuel Mandates - Successful Farming
- PolicyBioenergy Insight MagazineRNG Coalition sues EPA over cut to renewable gas targets - Bioenergy Insight Magazine
- MarketEnergy Digital MagazineEco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Operating as American EcoFuels, Initiates Strategic Airline Outreach Program to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offtake Discussions and Commercial Development - Energy Digital Magazine
- PolicyBiomass MagazineRNG Coalition files lawsuit challenging EPA’s partial waiver of 2025 cellulosic RVO - Biomass Magazine
- MarketThe Manila TimesEco Innovation Group, Inc. (ECOX) Operating as American EcoFuels, Initiates Strategic Airline Outreach Program to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offtake Discussions and Commercial Development - The Manila Times
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineRNG Coalition files lawsuit challenging EPA’s partial waiver of 2025 cellulosic RVO - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketGrowth EnergyGrowth Energy Urges Treasury to Maximize Value of 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit - Growth Energy
- MarketEthanol Producer MagazineGrowth Energy urges Treasury to maximize value of 45Z clean fuel production credit - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineACE highlights importance of low-carbon farming practices, flexible verification, and timely implementation in 45Z testimony - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- MarketSuccessful FarmingThe Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z); Introductory Discussion - Successful Farming
- PolicySuccessful FarmingYear-round Ethanol Blend Bill Passed by U.S. House Faces Uncertain Senate Path - Successful Farming
- PolicyEthanol Producer MagazineEPA: 1.93 billion RINs generated under RFS in April - Ethanol Producer Magazine
- Policyportland.govPortland Adopts Renewable Fuel Standard Emergency Administrative Rule - portland.gov
- MarketAgWebHouse E15 Bill Could Boost Corn Prices While Pressuring Soybeans, FAPRI Finds - AgWeb