The Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast

At a recent Clean Fuels Membership Meeting in Washington, D.C., Clean Fuels’ Director of State Governmental Affairs, Jeff Earl, had the opportunity to sit down with Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri. They discussed the Farm Bill and the critical role the clean fuels industry plays in advancing energy security. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

This episode explores the economic and market trends shaping the biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF industries. We dive into how state Low Carbon Fuel Standards and tax incentives are driving demand for low-carbon intensity feedstocks. Beyond these incentives, Jonathan Martin, Director of Economics and Market Analytics at Clean Fuels Alliance America, examines the complexities and external factors that can influence the clean fuels market. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

In this episode, we dive into the heart of the Clean Fuels Conference, the premier event for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The clean fuels industry is accelerating like never before, and we are on track to exceed our vision of 6 billion gallons by 2030. With leading voices from corporate giants like Union Pacific and regulators like the California Air Resources Board on stage, this is more than just an industry event—it’s a movement. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

As the 2024 general election draws near, the stakes are high for many industries, including biofuels. In this episode, Kurt Kovarik, VP of Federal Affairs at Clean Fuels, is joined by Liam Donovan, Senior Political Strategist with Bracewell, to dive deep into key election scenarios and what they mean for federal policy. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Mahanth Joishy, Fleet Superintendent for the City of Madison, Wisconsin, highlights the flexibility of switching between B5, B20 and B100, offering a major advantage in fleet operations. Joishy explains how biodiesel provides a cleaner, conversion-free fuel solution, keeping fleet vehicles operational even through the toughest winters. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt discusses his latest book, The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel, with Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen. Brunt explains how Diesel, his engine and vision for fuel transformed the Industrial Revolution and global economy before he disappeared under mysterious circumstances on the eve of World War I. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Stefan Maupin, Executive Director of the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Council, joins Tom Verry, Director of Outreach and Development at Clean Fuels, to discuss the evolving role of farmers in addressing today’s most pressing challenges. As consumer interest in food, fiber and energy consumption grows to unprecedented levels, Maupin shares how farmers are working to meet these demands while enhancing sustainability and production. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Part Two continues the inspiring story of Kenlon Johannes, the "godfather of biodiesel," who helped turn a revolutionary idea into a thriving industry. As the first executive director of the National SoyDiesel Development Board, now Clean Fuels Alliance America, Johannes championed the use of excess soybean oil in diesel engines. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen and Johannes describe how biodiesel transformed from a concept into a vital part of the U.S. energy landscape. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.