Growth Energy facilitated over half of HBIIP grant applications, surpassed $1 billion in retailer investment since 2011

SOURCE: Growth Energy

October 8, 2024

BY Growth Energy

Treasury, IRS modify and extend safe harbor for 45Q

By Erin Krueger

21 minutes ago

Policy Carbon Capture Business

Treasury and the IRS on Aug. 14 modified and extended guidance issued in late 2025 that will help eligible taxpayers claim the 45Q credit for CCS if the U.S. EPA follows through with its proposal to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

By Erin Krueger

August 13, 2026

Cellulosic/Advanced Business Policy

The U.S. Forest Service on Aug. 5 awarded $300,000 to LanzaTech Inc. to support design work for a proposed biorefinery in Bellemont, Arizona, what would produce wood-based ethanol. The project would create a new market for low-value woody biomass.

By Nebraska Corn Board

August 11, 2026

Retailer E15 Business

The Nebraska Corn Board is accepting grant applications for ethanol infrastructure support, which will help Nebraska fuel retailers add or expand higher ethanol blend options, such as E15. The application deadline is Oct. 30.

By Ethanol Producer Magazine

August 11, 2026

Policy Operations Business

The current issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine focuses on plant improvement projects, product diversification and tax incentives.

By Emily Skor

August 10, 2026

Policy Business

Growth Energy estimates that 45Z could generate $13.4 billion in household income and provide farmers with a 10% premium price on low-carbon corn used at an ethanol plant..

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