The Better. Cleaner. Now! Podcast

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.

Discover 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.

Got questions about the clean fuels industry? We've got answers! In this special mailbag episode, Donnell Rehagen, CEO of Clean Fuels, and Heather Buechter, Director of Communications, tackle your biggest questions: Does biodiesel void vehicle warranties? How does the LCFS in California impact the Midwest? What is Clean Fuels doing to reduce the Carbon Intensity (CI) score for soybeans? Tune in as we share industry insights and answer your questions with our experts. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Adam Buttgenbach, Director of Fleet Engineering and Sustainability at PepsiCo, joins Scott Fenwick, Technical Director at Clean Fuels, to explore their ambitious journey to decarbonize one of North America's largest private fleets. At this year’s Farm Progress Show, the organizations team up to showcase how progress over perfection drives net-zero goals. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Join Veronica Bradley, Director of Environmental Science at Clean Fuels, and Sharon Bard, Principal at Terra Economics, as they explore the USDA’s efforts to standardize climate-smart agricultural practices across the nation. Discover the challenges of implementing these practices, the need for scalable solutions, and the push for farmers to be recognized and rewarded for their climate-smart initiatives, tailored to the unique needs of their regions. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Join Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen and Supply Chain Liaison Paul Nazzaro as they explore the four pillars of a seamless energy transition: technology, infrastructure, operational integration, and economic analysis. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

The Clean Fuels Foundation is advancing the biomass-based diesel industry with innovative research, educational initiatives and hands-on experiences. Clean Fuels Foundation Chairman and Nebraska farmer Mark Caspers joins Executive Director Tom Verry to highlight the Foundation’s impact on the industry. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Facing challenges in the competitive market, Incobrasa Industries Ltd. made a bold pivot, becoming a biodiesel production facility. Kerry Fogarty, Quality Control Manager at Incobrasa Industries, joins Donnell Rehagen, CEO at Clean Fuels, to share the company’s inspiring journey to becoming a leader in the soybean processing and biodiesel industries. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

Michael Devine, President of the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) joins Steven Dodge, Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels, to discuss the latest advancements in burner technology, new efficiencies and the integration of renewable fuels into home heating systems. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.

The clean fuels industry has a strong playbook for growth and an impressive track record of overcoming challenges. With three soybean crush plants, a renewable diesel plant and potential SAF plant on the horizon, Kansas is set to boost the value of its soybeans like never before. Kaleb Little, Executive Director of the Kansas Soybean Association, and Doug Whitehead, COO of Clean Fuels, share their perspectives on the industry's history of surmounting obstacles and the vast growth potential ahead. For more information, visit Clean Fuels Alliance America.