We are thrilled to announce that several of our knowledgeable staff at Christianson CPAs and Consultants have been selected to speak at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). This prestigious event is the largest gathering of private and public sector ethanol professionals in the world. It provides a unique platform for industry leaders to share their insights, innovations, and expertise with a global audience.
45Z Success Strategies: From Facility Setup to Selling Credits
Rebecca Johnson, CPA, Tax Manager
This session will explore strategies for maximizing 45Z value, including optimizing carbon intensity reductions, navigating the provisional emissions value and rate process and understanding how rounding mechanisms impact credit eligibility.
FEW: Track 4: Leadership and Financial Management
Understanding and Maximizing 45Z Tax Credits
(Tuesday, June 2 — 10:30 am – Noon)
PWA Lessons Learned
Kathryn Mueller, CPA, Audit Manager
This session will explore key compliance considerations tied to Inflation Reduction Act programs, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, tax credit qualification and documentation.
FEW: Track 4: Leadership and Financial Management
Building a Successful Compliance Strategy for IRA Projects
(Tuesday, June 2 — 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
45Z in 2026: Navigating Regulatory Change and Credit Monetization
Rebecca Johnson, CPA, Tax Manager
This discussion will examine the latest developments in the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit and what they mean for credit monetization and long-term project planning.
FEW: Track 4: Leadership and Financial Management
Building a Successful Compliance Strategy for IRA Projects
(Tuesday, June 2 — 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Farm CI and Plant-Level Readiness for State Clean Fuel Programs
Danielle Anderson, Senior Government Policy & Advocacy Manager
This session will examine key updates to the Renewable Fuel Standard alongside emerging approaches to “stacking” programs such as 45Z, LCFS and other clean fuel initiatives.
FEW: Track 4: Leadership and Financial Management
Compliance Strategies for Evolving Fuel Programs
(Tuesday, June 2 — 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
New Sustainability Requirements in California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Danielle Anderson, Senior Government Policy & Advocacy Manager
This session will examine trends in D3 RIN scrutiny, evolving sustainability requirements under programs like California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and broader policy developments shaping market access.
FEW: Track 4: Leadership and Financial Management
Preparing for Inspections and Enforcement Across Fuel Programs
(Wednesday, June 3 — 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Moderator – Monetizing CCS: 45Z Incentives and Carbon Market Strategies
Jamey Cline, Partner
Maximizing the value of carbon capture and storage projects requires a clear understanding of evolving incentives and carbon market opportunities. This session explores strategies for leveraging programs such as the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit alongside carbon markets to improve project economics and accelerate returns.
Carbon Capture & Storage Summit
Monetizing CCS: 45Z Incentives and Carbon Market Strategies
(Wednesday, June 3 — 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
We are incredibly proud of our colleagues for their dedication and expertise, and we are confident that their presentations will provide valuable insights and practical takeaways for all attendees. The FEW continues to be a vital platform for advancing the ethanol industry, and we are honored to contribute to its mission of delivering timely presentations with a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production. Together, we can drive the future of renewable fuels and make a lasting impact on the global energy landscape.
