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BENEFITS OF IRFA MEMBERSHIP
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) brings together Iowa ethanol
and biodiesel producers to foster the development and growth of the
state’s renewable fuels industry through education, promotion
and infrastructure development. IRFA is committed to maintaining
Iowa’s leadership position in ethanol and biodiesel production. IRFA
members include Iowa ethanol and biodiesel producers and companies
that own or operate at least one renewable fuels production facility
in Iowa.
On behalf of its members, the IRFA is working to enhance profitability
for plants and increase consumer access to renewable fuels.
Biodiesel – working to expand biodiesel production
and usage in the state. Also, as manager of the Iowa Values Fund
program, grants are available through the IRFA for biodiesel off-site
and on-site storage facilities.
Ethanol – concentrating on making E85
available at more retail locations to give flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV)
owners better access to this fuel. In addition, the IRFA is managing
the Iowa Values Fund Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program which provides
grants to stations for upgrading or installing new pumps.
Co-Products – expanding markets
for the co-products of renewable fuel production such as glycerin and
distillers grains. Co-products play an important role in renewable
fuel production and profitability.
Legislation – the IRFA works to establish policies
that enable the renewable fuels industry to expand and assure market
opportunities for ethanol and biodiesel.
Regulatory – The IRFA works with regulators
to adopt reasonable and enforceable water quality standards, air emission
standards, processing permits, and fuel regulations.
Promotion/Education – working with businesses
and industry to raise consumer awareness about the benefits of renewable
fuels.
Producer Membership
Iowa biodiesel and ethanol
refineries may join the IRFA as a producer member. Producer members
have a seat on the board of directors and assist in setting the policies
and priorities of the organization (click here for producer membership application).
Future Producer Membership
Iowa biodiesel and ethanol projects under development may join the IRFA as a future producer member. Future producer members are invited to attend Board meetings and assist in setting the policies and priorities of the organization (click here for future producer membership application).
Associate Membership
Companies with an interest in the production and marketing of renewable
fuels and co-products may join IRFA as an associate member (click
here for associate membership application).
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