RFA adds Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company as associate members
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has welcomed Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company as associate members. Specialist Nutrition focuses on optimizing ethanol co-products, enhancing efficiency, and reducing carbon intensity in animal feeds. Mickelson & Company specializes in tax credits for renewable energy and railroads, offering financial solutions to ethanol producers. Both companies aim to support sustainability and economic growth in the ethanol industry.
The Renewable Fuels Association is excited to welcome Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company (MickCo) to its expanding roster of associate members. These organizations share a common vision with RFA’s membership and bring innovative approaches and fresh perspectives to the renewable fuels industry.
“RFA’s newest associate members reflect the diversity and expansive reach of today’s ethanol industry,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “From optimizing co-products to understanding the rapidly changing tax policy landscape, today’s ethanol producers must wear many hats and have many partnerships to succeed. By supporting constant evolution and continuous improvement, leading firms like Specialist Nutrition and Mickelson & Company make enormous contributions to the success of the ethanol industry. We are proud to welcome them to the team.”
Specialist Nutrition is an innovative company in the animal feeds industry bringing new ideas and practices for managing ethanol co-products and maximizing the value of high-end animal feeds from the ethanol process. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, Specialist Nutrition brings a unique approach to the optimization of wet feed co-products that not only boosts ethanol output but also reduces carbon intensity (CI) scores, significantly improving overall plant economics.
“We are excited to join the Renewable Fuels Association at this pivotal moment,” said Paul Windle, Chief Finance Officer at Specialist Nutrition. “Our advanced solutions not only offer substantial cost savings in energy consumption but also drive production efficiency across the ethanol value chain. We believe our expertise in wet feed co-products has the potential to revolutionize how ethanol producers view these materials, unlocking new opportunities for sustainability and economic performance.”
As a company committed to promoting sustainable energy practices and supporting the circular economy, Specialist Nutrition’s solutions play a key role in reducing waste, optimizing production, and enhancing profitability for ethanol producers.
“Joining the Renewable Fuels Association aligns perfectly with our mission to bring our cutting-edge services to a broader market. We expect to deliver measurable benefits to ethanol producers by helping them streamline operations and reduce carbon footprints,” added Windle.
Mickelson & Company, based in Sioux Falls, SD, has been a leading tax credit advisory firm since 2005, specializing in federal and state tax credits for railroad and renewable energy sectors. With a strong focus on monetizing tax credits, MickCo has helped over 100 railroad companies and renewable energy businesses convert tax credits into cash, solidifying its reputation as a trusted advisor in the industry. Through their extensive network of tax credit counterparties, MickCo continues to provide valuable financial solutions to companies unable to utilize their tax credits internally.
“Our team is excited to partner with RFA and share our firm’s knowledge in the transferrable tax credit market with the renewable energy and ethanol space,” said Faith Larson, Vice President of Renewable Energy and Legal Counsel. “MickCo is dedicated to leveraging industry expertise to ensure efficient and reliable outcomes for ethanol producers. We look forward to connecting with the RFA community as a trusted advisor in identifying and securing tax credits while maximizing your return.”
Membership in the RFA offers numerous benefits, including access to industry events, updates on legislative and market developments, and networking opportunities. Associate members are featured in the Associate Member Directory and gain access to the Board Member Directory, enhancing their visibility within the renewable energy sector. Furthermore, members are encouraged to engage in RFA’s committees, contributing to policy decisions, activities, and organizational priorities.
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