Summit to Explore “Assembling the Policy Framework” for Renewable Fuels

Panel of Experts to Discuss Latest Policy Changes at Free Event Feb. 5

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WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - 2026 is bringing a lot of change to the renewable fuels world. Updated guidance on 45Z clean fuel tax credits, renewable fuels standard blending levels, and nationwide, year-round E15 are just some of the big topics where movement is expected in the next few weeks and months. At the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, policy experts will explore what a new policy framework means for biofuels.

Moderated by Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Executive Director Monte Shaw, the "Assembling the Policy Framework" panel will feature:

• Scott Gerlt, Chief Economist, American Soybean Association

• Troy Bredenkamp, Senior Vice President, Government & Public Affairs Renewable Fuels Association

• Joe Jobe, CEO, Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners

• Matt Durand, Deputy Legal Counsel, National Association of Convenience Stores

"Midwest renewable fuels producers and farmers are directly influenced by the decisions made in our nation's capital," said Iowa Renewable Fuels Association Marketing Director Lisa Coffelt. "With a better understanding of these policies, we can adapt and continue to grow the renewable fuels industry."

See "Renewable Fuels at Work" during the 2026 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit. The Summit, held on February 5, 2026, will be at the Prairie Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to register, visit IowaRenewableFuelsSummit.org .

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The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing over 5 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 8 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 408 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org .