2020
State Regulatory and Technical Support-Northeast
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Contributor/Checkoff:
New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association
Category:
Fuel
Keywords:
Renewable energyRenewable fuels
Parent Project:
Optimizing Variable Rate Seeding in NYS
Lead Principal Investigator:
Brad Shimmens, Clean Fuels Alliance America
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
SYBN 20 008
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association
$15,000
Institution Funded:
Clean Fuels Alliance America
$15,000
Brief Project Summary:

The Northeastern United States has quickly become an important market for biodiesel, primarily due to growing market acceptance of Bioheat®, a mixture of biodiesel and conventional diesel fuel that is used to heat homes and commercial buildings. Several states and major municipalities have adopted Bioheat® mandates, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York State, and New York City. To ensure proper implementation of these policies, NBB needs to employ technical staff in the region. In addition to Bioheat®, the electrical power sector is a growing opportunity for biodiesel. Massachusetts recently included biodiesel in its renewable requirement for power generation,...

Unique Keywords:
#biodiesel/bioheat
Information And Results
Project Deliverables

We regularly visit with regulators and environmental groups throughout the region to answer questions and provide new information and studies. In 2020, we anticipate being involved in the regulatory process surrounding New York State’s major new climate program. This will increase opportunities for biodiesel and soybean oil in the region, but also NBB’s workload.

We will report progress through quarterly reports and more frequent communication as needed. Progress will be measured by the number of meetings with regulators and environmental groups in the Northeast Region. At least two meetings per month will be scheduled.

Final Project Results

Updated January 19, 2021:
October - December 2020 State Regulatory and Technical Support - Northeast

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The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.