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BLOOMINGTON, ILL – April 1, 2025 – A bipartisan bill passed in
2022 to promote the use of higher biodiesel blends is making a
significant impact once again in 2025. Effective today, April 1,
biodiesel blend requirements will increase from B14 to B17,
marking another step toward advancing cleaner fuel options.
Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) Chairman and Illinois soybean
farmer Ron Kindred is proud to see the continuation of efforts
that support our state’s farmers. "Increasing biodiesel blend
rates is a win for farmers, consumers and the environment,” said
Kindred. "Every step forward strengthens our energy security,
drives demand for homegrown feedstocks, and supports rural
economies.”
ISA extends its thanks to the key leaders behind the B20 Bill,
including primary sponsors Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) and
Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Kankakee), co-chairs of the Illinois
Sustainable Fuels Caucus. ISA also appreciates the support of
the bill’s lead Republican sponsor Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville)
and Governor JB Pritzker for signing the bill into law.
The B20 bill raises the bar on biodiesel use by increasing the
minimum biodiesel blend level eligible for tax exemption.
Starting today, the eligible fuel mixture will jump from the
current B14 to B17. This means 17% of every gallon of biodiesel
sold in Illinois between Apr. 1 and Nov. 30 will be derived
largely from domestically produced, renewable vegetable oil,
with soybeans being the top contributor by far.
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The impact of increased biodiesel
adoption in Illinois has already been significant. After the first
phase of implementation, 97% of diesel gallons across the state
contained at least 11% biodiesel, with half of all gallons exceeding
14%.
In 2026, the minimum biodiesel blend levels eligible for a tax
exemption jump to 20%. Biodiesel is a cleaner-burning alternative to
traditional diesel, significantly improving air quality and
mitigating the impact of transportation-related greenhouse gases.
For information about B20 use in Illinois, visit
https://www.ilsoy.org/b20-club/ to learn more about the B20
Club, a partnership between ISA and the American Lung Association
that recognizes Illinois-based organizations that fuel their fleets
with biodiesel blends of 20 percent or greater.
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