December 2, 2025 – The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) announced that President Michael Devine has been elected to the Governing Board of Clean Fuels Alliance America (CFAA), a key leadership role that comes at a pivotal moment for America’s low-carbon fuels industry. The two-year term will position Devine to help shape national strategy for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a time of rapid industry growth and policy shifts for low-carbon fuels.
CFAA unites leaders from across the clean fuels value chain to promote stable markets, expanded production and long-term policy certainty. Its Governing Board plays a central role in advancing the association’s vision to exceed 6 billion gallons of biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF by 2030.
“I’m honored to represent NORA and the liquid heating fuels industry on the Clean Fuels Governing Board,” said Devine. “Our interests are closely aligned: supporting America’s farmers, delivering practical low-carbon solutions to homes and businesses, and ensuring that renewable liquid fuels remain a cornerstone of America’s energy strategy. This position strengthens the connection between the home heating sector and the broader clean fuels community as we work together to accelerate decarbonization.”
Devine’s election underscores the growing importance of low-carbon liquid heating fuels within the broader clean fuels landscape. Through NORA, he has championed the adoption of higher blends of biodiesel in home heating oil, expanded research and field demonstrations on renewable liquid fuels, and strengthened workforce training and consumer education.
Devine joins newly elected board member Jeramie Weller of Minnesota Soybean Processors and reelected members Kent Engelbrecht of ADM, Chris Hill of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Ryan Pederson of the North Dakota Soybean Council, Harry Simpson of Crimson Renewable Energy and Dave Walton of the Iowa Soybean Association.
NORA is a congressionally authorized, not-for-profit organization that works to improve the efficiency, reliability, safety and environmental performance of liquid fuel heating systems through technical research, education, and consumer outreach. Devine’s service on the CFAA Governing Board will further NORA’s mission to advance renewable, low-carbon liquid heating fuels and support a just and affordable energy transition for consumers and the industry.
