Stress-Free RFS Compliance

Now a full-service compliance partner, RINSTAR has been simplifying RFS obligations since 2007.

The Renewable Fuel Standard program is at the heart of America’s push toward cleaner energy, but keeping up with its ever-evolving requirements can feel like navigating a maze. That’s where RINSTAR comes in. As the first renewable fuels registry—and now a full-service compliance partner—RINSTAR has been simplifying RFS obligations for fuel producers, importers, blenders, biogas facilities and renewable natural gas (RNG) separators since 2007. Our friendly and expert team takes the complexity out of RIN management so you can focus on growing your business and driving a more sustainable future.

Founded by refining-industry pioneer Clayton McMartin, RINSTAR quickly carved out its niche as an independent, U.S. EPA-compliant registry for renewable identification number (RIN) credits. Today, under the leadership of Brett Hicks, CEO, and Cutler McMartin, chief technology officer, our company continues to blend visionary thinking with practical, hands-on support. Hicks brings a track record of operational excellence and people-first leadership while McMartin’s background in reliability engineering—honed at companies like Milwaukee Tool and Schlumberger—ensures our platform stays rock-solid. Backed by a team of U.S.-based technicians and regulatory specialists boasting over 38 years of combined experience, we’re uniquely positioned to guide you through every facet of RFS compliance.

Comprehensive RIN Management

At the core of our company is an intuitive, cloud-based platform that puts you in full control of your RIN portfolio.

• Real-time tracking and trading: Monitor RIN generation, transfers and retirements as they happen, with built-in alerts to keep you ahead of deadlines.

• Bulk generation and transfers: Whether you’re consolidating RINs from multiple batches or executing a large-scale transfer, our system makes batch processing simple and error free.

• RIN integrity reports: Before finalizing any transaction, RINSTAR runs a comprehensive integrity check to catch potential discrepancies or rounding issues.

Mistakes happen, regulations change, and EPA Moderated Transaction System glitches occur. What matters is how quickly you can respond. When a compliance issue arises, RINSTAR acts as your personal liaison with EPA fuels support. We handle the lion’s share of remedial actions, from submitting the initial inquiry to tracking resolutions, all under a white-glove service model that keeps you informed at every turn.

Juggling multiple quarterly and annual deadlines can stretch any team thin. RINSTAR’s autogenerated reporting tools simplify this process by:

• Custom reporting screens: Your dashboard adapts to your business registration—whether you’re a biogas producer, RNG separator or traditional renewable fuel blender—so you only see the reports that matter to you.

• Renewable volume obligation (RVO) calculator: Automated calculations take the guesswork out of meeting your fuel-volume targets, with real-time updates as your inventory changes.

• Boutique custom reports: Need a specialized RIN-related report that isn’t on the EPA’s list? We can build it for you, ensuring you have the precise data you need for internal audits, investor updates or lender reviews.

Seamless Registration, Pathway Support

From initial EPA/Central Data Exchange registration to adding new facilities or pathways, RINSTAR’s guidance streamlines every step:

1. Business and facility registration: We handle the paperwork and troubleshoot common pitfalls, so your registration sails through the EPA’s review.

2. Pathway approvals: Navigating the EPA’s pathway-approval process is faster and less stressful with our seasoned regulatory specialists by your side.

3. Amendments and updates: Changing a facility’s registration or updating feedstock details? We manage those updates, track EPA feedback and confirm that your new registrations are properly reflected in EMTS.

EMTS outages can bring RIN transactions to a halt—unless you’re using RINSTAR. Our platform queuing system captures every transaction you initiate during an outage and automatically uploads them once the system is back online. You never lose time, and you stay confident that your RIN activity remains continuous and compliant.

We’ve also just enhanced our platform to include dedicated profiles for biogas producers, RNG producers, and RNG separators. Now you can seamlessly manage your biogas token/K3 RIN inventory and handle all your biogas/RNG compliance reporting in one place.

Dedicated, Customer-First Support

We know your team can’t wait days for answers. That’s why our support hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday with emergency monitoring around the clock and on holidays. Whether you have a quick procedural question or need real-time troubleshooting, our specialists aim to respond within the same business day—and often within the hour.

Ready to experience stress-free RFS compliance? Visit rinregister.com to learn more, schedule a demo or chat with one of our specialists today. Let RINSTAR handle the details so you can focus on what you do best—advancing renewable energy and growing your business.

Author: Brianna Welsh

Compliance Analyst/

Member Support

RINSTAR

bdw@cfch.com