Tax & Clean Energy Policy

Stable tax policy supports continued growth of the U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry, helping to create jobs and economic opportunities across the country. Biodiesel and renewable diesel are widely available low-carbon fuels that enable states and cities to meet carbon reduction goals today.

In May 2021, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the biodiesel tax incentive through 2025. When the credit is in place at the start of the year -- as it was in 2020 and 2021 and will be for 2022 -- the biodiesel industry can grow with confidence. Please use this form to identify your elected officials and ask them to co-sponsor the extension and support including it in any legislation addressing climate change, economic stimulus, or infrastructure. You can send a ready-made note -- or personalize it with information about your company.

As our members and industry supporters communicate with Washington policy makers, the media, and the public, NBB provides the resources to the right and works with them to amplify these points:

With plants and markets across the country, the U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel industry supports 65,000 U.S. jobs and pays $2.5 billion in annual wages. The industry generates more than $17 billion in economic activity each year.
Every 100 million gallons of production supports 3,200 jobs and $780 million in economic opportunity for farm workers, producers, and distributors.
Biodiesel is a better, cleaner fuel. It is 74 percent less carbon intensive than petroleum diesel on average, and it significantly reduces particulate and hydrocarbon emissions that are tied to asthma and cardiovascular disease.
Biodiesel producers use a variety of raw materials – including recycled cooking oil, animal fats and plant oils – providing value to underutilized resources.

Focus on Tax News

NBB Applauds Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension in Build Back Better Bill

Sep 11, 2021, 8:36 AM

Extension will ensure low-carbon fuels continue to meet America’s clean energy goals
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NBB Applauds House Ag Committee Proposal for Biodiesel Infrastructure Grants

Sep 9, 2021, 12:44 PM

Grant program would expand consumer access to biodiesel and achieve carbon reductions at low cost
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NBB Members Highlight Policy Priorities in Letter to Congressional Leaders

Jun 22, 2021, 9:52 AM

Industry members deliver letter ahead of annual advocacy day fly-in
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NBB Thanks Senators, Representatives for Proposing Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension

May 25, 2021, 2:31 PM

Extension will ensure biodiesel and renewable diesel grow to meet America’s low-carbon, clean energy goals
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NBB Requests Meeting with EPA Administrator Regan

May 4, 2021, 3:03 PM

EPA should consider new report on biodiesel’s reductions in particulate matter and community-level health risks.
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