Renewable Fuels Association

The Renewable Fuels Association is a national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry.

The assocation—which is also known by its acronym of RFA—promotes policies, regulations, research, and development initiatives that will lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol.

RFA membership includes a broad cross-section of businesses, individuals and organizations dedicated to the expansion of the U.S. fuel alcohol? industry. Organized in 1981, the RFA acts on behalf of the ethanol industry, providing advocacy, analysis, and industry data to its members, Congress, federal and state government agencies, strategic partners, media outlets, and other opinion-leader audiences.

The RFA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of a representative from each producer member. The Board meets several times a year to set association policy. RFA producer members represent 90% of U.S. ethanol production.

The RFA has as its stated objectives:

• Promote federal, state and local government policies, programs and initiatives that encourage expanded ethanol use.
• Provide technically accurate and timely information to auto manufacturers and technicians, media outlets, policy makers, marketers and refiners, and the general public.
• Participate in educational activities to increase public awareness regarding renewable fuels and the positive contribution they make to American energy independence, the economy and the environment.
• Provide RFA members with the information necessary for informed business decisions.