ANNUAL REPORT 2022
FUELING THE FUTURE
SHARE IN SUCCESS
A note from the executive director:
In 2022 we have worked hard to elevate the recognition and relevance of Renewable Fuels Nebraska. A few of my favorite highlights to look back on this year include the teamwork to achieve passage of LB596, welcoming two new producer members to the board, hosting fun networking events, and providing opportunities for effective connections among all membership.
We have been fortunate in Nebraska, for the last eight years, to have a governor who is a strong supporter of the ethanol industry as well as all of agriculture. His advocacy for implementing new, value added opportunities, such as CCS, has created a foundation of certainty for the future for RFN members. Legislatively in 2022, RFN engaged not only in working to get favorable legislation passed, but also effectively informed senators about issues with unfavorable bills that were introduced. All in all, it was a successful session, and it was rewarding to be a part of the LB1261 bill signing ceremony
As we continue to navigate the future set forth by federal regulations, mandates, and legislation surrounding energy and climate, RFN is here to do all we can to make sure whatever that future looks like, it is a bright one for our membership and stakeholders. An association will always enjoy greater success with active, engaged members and I thank you all for being willing to step up when and where needed.
It is an honor to serve as the executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska and I look forward to contributing to more positive outcomes for Nebraska’s renewable fuels industry in 2023.
Caldwell | Executive Director
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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RFN is leading the state effort for year round E-15 Favorably passed LB 595 Ethanol Inputs Exempt From Nebraska Sales and Use Taxes Successfully passed LB 1261 with LB 596 LB 1261 expands the Nebraska Advantage Rural Development Act with provision of LB 596 Nebraska Higher Blend Tax Credit Act. LB 596 to provide tax credits to fuel retailers selling E15 or higher blends of ethanol. Retailers can apply to the Nebraska Department of Revenue for a credit of 5 cents on each gallon of E15 sold and 8 cents per gallon of E25 or higher blends sold.
SHAPE THE CONVERSATION Succussfully Supported Successfully Opposed LB 1209 will be reintroduced in 2023 3 3
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CCS TEAMING UP WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Signed support letters to various agencies Highly engaged in Capitol Hill Visits Wrote and/or Signed onto Association Letters CHAMPION FOR Supported CCS by providing accurate information to county officials. Support community outreach efforts.
YOUR LEADERSHIP
Established in 2012 Renewable Fuels is driven by one fundamental belief: by joining together, we can acomplish things we cannot accomplish alone. RFN is proud to encourage conversations that increase the public knowledge concerning the production and use of renewable fuels, with a focus on energy policy. Our membership model is designed to improve collaboration between business owners and legislative leaders that share our same passion for education and excellence.
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TONY LEIDING Trenton Energy Products | President JON COSBY E Energy Adams | Vice President Chris Riley ADM | Treasurer Chuck Woodside KAAPA Ethanol | Secretary NICK BOWDISH Siouxland Ethanol LLC | At Large PRESTIN READ Mid America Agri Products/Wheatland | At Large DAWN CALDWELL Renewable Fuels Nebraska | Executive Director YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS | RFN CHRIS DECKER / ADAM NEVILLE Aurora Cooperative Ethanol, LLC DAVE KRAMER / TREVOR MORGAN Bridgeport Ethanol, LLC JACKI FEE Cargill DAVID OSTDIEK/ WAYNE GARRETT Chief Ethanol Fuels, Inc. MATT UHER E Energy Adams, LLC ERIC FOBES GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord, LLC SETH HARDER Husker Ag., LLC MARK CHRISTENSEN Nebraska Corn Processing, LLC DOUG BERVEN POET RFN BOARD OF DIRECTORS P.8
Air Regulations Consulting, LLC American Coalition for Ethanol BASF Enzymes Baird-Holm Battelle Bioleap, Inc. Bio Nebraska Bosselman Enterprises Corporation Buckman North American Carbon America Catahoula Resources Christianson Associates CoBank CTE Global Inc Direct Automation LLC Eco Energy Eco Engineers Fagen, Inc. Farm Bureau Farm Credit Services of America First State Bank Fluid Quip Technologies Growth Energy H2O Innovations ICM, Inc IFF K-COE ISOM 2022 ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Kemin Industries Kurita America Lallemand Biofuels McCarthy Builders Navigator Co2 Ventures Nebraska Corn Board Nebraska Ethanol Board Nebraska Public Power District Nebraska Rural Electric Association Novozymes North America Olsson Pelican Energy Consultants PROtect, LLC (ERI Solutions) Phibro Ethanol Performance Group Renewable Fuels Association Renewable Products Marketing Group RPMG Southwest Public Power District (SWPPD) SBI General & Mechanical StoneX Commodity Solutions Summit Carbon Solutions Syngenta Tallgrass Triten Energy Partners United Bio Energy Victaulic White Fox Vanguard Real Estate Solutions ASSOCIATE MEMBERS P.9
Renewable Fuels Nebraska is the state's biofuels trade association. We represent producers and supporters of bioethanol who are working to bring consumers better choices at the fuel pump, grow the state's economy and improve the environment for future generations.
Our growing membership base represents Nebraska biorefineries along with the industry's top associate members whose businesses support the bioethanol industry.
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ABOUT RFN
WE REPRESENT 17 Biorefineries 51 Innovative Affiliated Businesses 2.3 Billion Gallons of Annual Ethanol Production JOIN TODAY If your business or company has a vested interest in Nebraska's renewable fuels industry, discover how RFN's Associate or Producer Membership can benefit you. To find out more contact Dawn Caldwell dawnc@renewablefuelsne.org or Traci Menke
tracim@renewablefuelsne.org
2022 RENEWABLE FUELS NEBRASKA