New Rules for Renewable Fuel Requirements in 2026 and 2027
Official: Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and Other Changes
Reading: The rule removes renewable electricity (eRINs) as a qualifying renewable fuel under the RFS program, narrowing the scope of eligible fuels and reducing the potential volume of renewable fuel credits available.
The rules also remove renewable electricity from qualifying as a renewable fuel and make small changes to how biogas can be used.
In clear language
The EPA is setting new requirements for how much renewable fuel must be mixed into gasoline and diesel sold in the U.S. for 2026 and 2027, including fuels made from crops and waste. The EPA is also reducing the 2025 requirement for cellulosic biofuel (made from plant waste) because not enough is being produced. The rules also remove renewable electricity from qualifying as a renewable fuel and make small changes to how biogas can be used.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Fuel refineries and gasoline/diesel producers who must blend renewable fuels into their products
- New Jersey drivers and consumers who buy gasoline and diesel at the pump
- Biofuel producers and companies making renewable fuels from crops and plant waste
- Electric vehicle companies and renewable energy producers affected by the removal of renewable electricity from the program
What can you do?
- Look for E10 or higher ethanol blends (like E15) at gas stations as they contain more renewable fuel content
- Support local biofuel and renewable energy initiatives in your community
- Stay informed about fuel prices, as renewable fuel requirements may affect gas prices at the pump
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- 2026-06-15: Rules become effective
- 2026: New renewable fuel volume standards apply
- 2027: Extended renewable fuel volume standards apply
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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