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Biden Announces Support for Biofuels

After months of focusing almost exclusively on electric vehicles and heat pumps, President Biden finally acknowledged the important role renewable fuels are playing to enhance American energy and environmental security and lower consumer costs. In fact, B…
After months of focusing almost exclusively on electric vehicles and heat pumps, President Biden finally acknowledged the important role renewable fuels are playing to enhance… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/biden-announces-support-biofuels/

Greener Heating Fuels PAC

The National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) is excited to announce the official launch of our new federal Political Action Committee (PAC), the "Greener Heating Fuels PAC". This is the first federal PAC in history formed exclusively by and for the U.S. l…
Click Here to Read More about the Greener Heating Fuels PAC's Mission and Leadership "Our industry has never had a federal PAC of its own until now," said Greener Heating… https://nefi.com/government-affairs-advocacy/greener-heating-fuels-pac/

Tell the White House: American Energy NOW!

President Biden has responded to Russian aggression in Europe with an unprecedented ban on imports of Russian oil. We stand behind this decision and the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. However, the president's oil ban was not accompanied b…
President Biden has responded to Russian aggression in Europe with an unprecedented ban on imports of Russian oil. We stand behind this decision and the Ukrainian people in their… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/tell-white-house-american-energy-now/

NEFI Responds to Spike in Fuel Prices

The War Is Impacting Us All. During these Most Difficult Times, NEFI Is Here to Help.
The War Is Impacting Us All. During these Most Difficult Times, NEFI Is Here to Help. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is affecting your costs, your business, and your customers.… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-responds-spike-fuel-prices/

National Associations & Partners

  Bioheat Fuel® mybioheat.com National Oilheat Research Alliance noraweb.org Oilheat America oilheatamerica.com Oil &… https://nefi.com/about-us-and-our-industry/national-associations-partners/

FMCSA Extends Regional Hours of Service Relief for Heating Fuel Deliveries

In response to requests from NEFI and other organizations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its Regional Emergency Declaration to provide hours of service relief for heating fuel delivery drivers. The Emergency Declarat…
In response to requests from NEFI and other organizations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended its Regional Emergency Declaration to provide hours… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/fmcsa-extends-regional-hours-service-relief-heating-fuel-deliveries/

Northeast Heating Fuel Deliveries Now Fully Covered Under Hours of Service Waivers

NEFI has learned that several Northeast states have issued Emergency Declarations waiving or extending daily and weekly hours of service rules for intrastate transport of residential heating fuel, i.e., regular heating fuel deliveries.
CT, MA & NY Issue HOS Relief for Intrastate Transport NEFI has learned that several Northeast states have issued Emergency Declarations waiving or extending daily and weekly… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/northeast-heating-fuel-deliveries-now-fully-covered-under-hours-service-waivers/

FMCSA Grants Regional Hours of Service Relief for Heating Fuel Deliveries

In response to requests from NEFI and other organizations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration to provide hours of service relief for heating fuel delivery drivers. The declaration provides r…
In response to requests from NEFI and other organizations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a Regional Emergency Declaration to provide hours of… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/fmcsa-grants-regional-hours-service-relief-heating-fuel-deliveries/

After Grid Warning, a Call for Moratoriums on Electric Heat Pumps

Today, NEFI and its state association partners delivered a letter to the governors of the six New England states, demanding a moratorium on utility-funded conversions to electric and natural gas heating systems.
Today, NEFI and its state association partners delivered a letter to the governors of the six New England states, demanding a moratorium on utility-funded… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/after-grid-warning-call-moratoriums-electric-heat-pumps/

Record Levels of Financial Assistance Available for Heating Fuel this Winter

This heating season, many fuel dealers and customers are raising concerns about economic pressures related to COVID-19, inflation, supply chain issues, and other factors. Please know that NEFI shares your concerns and is there for you during these times o…
This heating season, many fuel dealers and customers are raising concerns about economic pressures related to COVID-19, inflation, supply chain issues, and other factors. Please… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/record-levels-financial-assistance-available-heating-fuel-winter/

President Biden to Sign $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-206 to approve the bipartisan infrastructure bill, known as the Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA). President Biden has said he will sign the bill into law. The $1.2 trillion bill includes $550 billio…
On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 228-206 to approve the bipartisan infrastructure bill, known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). President… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/president-biden-sign-1-2-trillion-infrastructure-bill/

NEFI Joins Letter to President Biden on Driver and Supply Chain Issues

NEFI has joined 95 other trade associations in an open letter to President Joe Biden seeking regulatory relief and assistance to address the nation's supply chain issues. Specifically, the letter asks for assistance in five areas:
NEFI has joined 95 other trade associations in an open letter to President Joe Biden seeking regulatory relief and assistance to address the nation's supply chain issues.… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-joins-letter-president-biden-driver-and-supply-chain-issues/

NEFI-Led Coalition Helping Secure Liquid Heating Fuel Industry's Future via Federal Advocacy

NEFI is on track to achieve significant policy victories for the liquid heating fuel industry in the forthcoming reconciliation bill.
NEFI is on track to achieve significant policy victories for the liquid heating fuel industry in the forthcoming reconciliation bill. We still have major concerns about the bill… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-led-coalition-helping-secure-liquid-heating-fuel-industrys-future-federal-advocacy/

NEFI Brings Together ABFA, NBB, OESP and OMA for Letter to Congress

Liquid Heating Fuel's Frontline Advocates Push Industry Priorities
Liquid Heating Fuel's Frontline Advocates Push Industry Priorities Today, NEFI and a coalition of industry allies sent a letter to Congressional leaders, laying out in clear… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/nefi-brings-together-abfa-nbb-oesp-and-oma-letter-congress/

Our Team

Jim Collura Vice President & Director of Government Affairs 202-441-8857 jim.collura@nefi.com 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington DC, 20006 Lisa… https://nefi.com/about-us-and-our-industry/our-team/

Negative-Carbon Heating Fuel Coming Soon to U.S. Homes

Imagine the fuel that heats your home was so clean it actually helped remove carbon and other greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. Residents of Lincoln, Maine won’t have to imagine for long — soon such a fuel will be produced in their community.
Old New England mill to house state-of-the-art biorefinery Imagine the fuel that heats your home was so clean it actually helped remove carbon and other greenhouse gases from… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/negative-carbon-heating-fuel-coming-soon-us-homes/

Legislative Alert: Coalition Urges Support for Renewable Liquid Heating Fuels

NEFI and 18 allied trade associations penned a letter to Congress this week urging inclusion of renewable fuels as part of a national strategy to reduce emissions in the residential energy sector.
Take Action! Send your own letter to Congress. It will take only a few seconds! CLICK HERE NOW   NEFI and 18 allied trade associations penned a letter to Congress this week… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/legislative-alert-coalition-urges-support-renewable-liquid-heating-fuels/

Three-Year Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Introduced in Congress

Legislation to extend the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit for three years was reintroduced in the House and Senate this week. The credit is currently set to expire at the end of 2022. This bipartisan legislation would extend it through 2025 at t…
Legislation to extend the biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit for three years was reintroduced in the House and Senate this week. The credit is currently set to expire at… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/three-year-biodiesel-tax-credit-extension-introduced-congress/

FMCSA Issues Emergency Waiver In Response to Colonial Pipeline Shutdown

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued an Emergency Declaration in response to the unanticipated shutdown of the Colonial pipeline system due to network issues that affect the supply of heating oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, …
.custom-button { width:100%; text-align:center; font-size:18px; padding:10px; } CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE HOS WAIVER Once the driver has completed relief efforts… https://nefi.com/news-publications/recent-news/fmcsa-issues-emergency-waiver-response-colonial-pipeline-shutdown/