The Renewable Fuels Association today announced the addition of two companies, CFO Services and Zero Industrial, as new associate members. Their specialization in incentives and credits and industrial low-carbon electrification, respectively, will give ethanol producers access to cutting-edge financial tools and clean energy technologies that support ongoing decarbonization and operational efficiency efforts.


“We’re excited to welcome CFO Services and Zero Industrial to RFA,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “CFO Services strengthens our members’ ability to capitalize on the financial programs that enable clean energy investments, while Zero Industrial offers practical electrification solutions that help producers operate more efficiently and sustainably. Their addition to our membership reflects the broad range of knowledge and collaboration driving today’s renewable fuels industry.”


CFO Services has spent more than 30 years helping companies identify and secure federal, state, and local incentives across the United States. The company’s Federal Incentives team focuses on major commercial and industrial programs at the federal level—such as R&D, energy, CHIPs, and fuels, including PWA compliance, while its Multi-State Credits & Incentives team collaborates with state and local representatives to capture both statutory and discretionary incentives. CFO Services’ proprietary technology platform streamlines the capture, compliance, and management of incentives, making the process easier and more efficient for organizations nationwide.


“CFO Services is excited to join RFA and be part of the ethanol community,” said CFO Services Vice President Nick Panko. “As producers are working through the current 45Z Clean Fuels Credit and PWA compliance, we look forward to partnering with RFA members and moving the industry forward.”


Zero Industrial develops, finances, and delivers industrial electrification projects that replace fossil fuel combustion with proven technologies such as thermal energy storage, heat pumps, and waste heat recovery systems. By electrifying heat and steam production, Zero Industrial helps facilities lower their carbon intensity and produce more competitive fuels. The company funds the development and construction of each asset and sells heat or steam under a heat purchase agreement. 


“Zero Industrial is honored to join the Renewable Fuels Association and partner with producers at the forefront of the clean energy transition,” said Ted Kniesche, founder and CEO of Zero Industrial. “Our Heat-as-a-Service model removes the need for upfront capital investment, allowing producers to electrify and decarbonize their heat and steam generation with proven, cost-effective technologies. Together, we can accelerate the shift to cleaner and more competitive industrial facilities.”

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