ACE News

2026 ACE Conference Agenda Showcases New Markets, 45Z Implementation

ACE — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:08:13 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is set to host its 39th annual conference August 19-21, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year’s agenda features a dynamic lineup of sessions focused on key issues shaping the ethanol industry. In addition to three outstanding keynote speakers, attendees will hear from industry leaders during general sessions focused on expanding new markets for ethanol and the implementation of the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit.

ACE Releases Preliminary Agenda, Highlights Key Speakers for Upcoming Conference

ACE — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:07:14 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has released a preliminary agenda showcasing general sessions and breakout tracks at the organization’s 39^th annual ACE Conference, taking place August 19-21, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center.

ACE Welcomes USDA Final Rule to Value and Verify Low-Carbon Farming Practices, Calls on Treasury to Integrate with 45Z

ACE — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:14:31 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule establishing a Feedstock Carbon Intensity Calculator (FD-CIC) and technical guidelines for the production of reduced carbon-intensity crops, calling it a necessary step toward recognizing and rewarding farmers for farming practices that reduce the carbon intensity of biofuel feedstocks.

ACE Highlights Importance of Low-Carbon Farming Practices, Flexible Verification, and Timely Implementation in 45Z Testimony

ACE — Thu, 28 May 2026 14:10:10 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) today urged the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service to swiftly finalize practical and workable regulations implementing the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the importance of fully recognizing low-carbon farming practices within the program.

ACE Praises House Efforts to Make Nationwide, Year-Round E15 Permanent

ACE — Wed, 13 May 2026 22:41:58 GMT

Today, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) praised bipartisan House ethanol champions for advancing The Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (H.R. 1346) to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15% (E15). ACE CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement:

ACE Announces “Fueling Freedom” Theme and Opens Registration for 39th Annual Conference

ACE — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:57:22 GMT

American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) to host industry event August 19-21, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

ACE Welcomes Action to Make Nationwide, Year-Round E15 Permanent

ACE — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:41:32 GMT

Today, the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) welcomed the introduction of an amendment to the House farm bill to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). This action is led by the House’s E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council, co-chaired by U.S. Representatives Randy Feenstra (IA) and Stephanie Bice (OK). ACE CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement:

ACE Accepting Speaker Abstracts for 2026 Annual Ethanol Conference

ACE — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:28:16 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is now accepting presentation abstracts for its 39th annual conference, taking place August 19–21, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

ACE Calls for Swift Action on 45Z, Reiterates More Clarity Needed on Low-Carbon Farming Practices

ACE — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:53:38 GMT

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed rules on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, emphasizing the need for timely implementation and further clarity to support ethanol producers and farmers.

In written comments, ACE CEO Brian Jennings underscored the significant financial pressure facing rural America and that enabling farmers and producers to benefit from low-carbon practices is critical to unlocking the full value of the 45Z credit.

ACE Statement on EPA's Final RFS 'Set 2' Rule

ACE — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:10:01 GMT

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for the 2026 and 2027 compliance years under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ‘Set 2’ Rule, including finalizing a 70% partial reallocation of the 2023–2025 granted small refinery exemptions (SREs). American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement in response: