EPA Finalizes Biofuel Volume Targets for 2023-2025
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 22, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing the biofuel volume requirements for 2023 to 2025.
DOE and EPA Announce $6 Million to Support Advanced Biofuel Development
Nanotech
JANUARY 21, 2025
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. The projects The post DOE and EPA Announce $6 Million to Support Advanced Biofuel Development appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. bioeconomy.
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Biden USDA Issues Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks
Nanotech
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
On January 17, 2025, the Biden U.S. The rule establishes guidelines for the reporting and verification of practices and technologies used to The post Biden USDA Issues Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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EPA Releases Third Triennial Report to Congress on Biofuels and the Environment
Nanotech
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 21, 2025, the availability of a final document entitled Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress (Third Report). The document was prepared by EPAs Offices of Research and Development (ORD) and Air and Radiation (OAR), in consultation with the U.S.
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Farm to Fly Act Reintroduced in Congress, Would Expand Use of Biofuels for Aviation
Nanotech
MARCH 4, 2025
On January 16, 2025, Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act (S. 144), which would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through existing U.S.
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A Cap on Vegetable Oil-Based Fuels Will Stabilize and Strengthen California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2024
The CI is determined through a lifecycle analysis of the global warming pollution associated with the production and use of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, electricity, or other alternative fuels. California may seem like an unlikely driver of deforestation from soybean and palm oil biofuels.
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EPA Extends 2024 RFS Compliance Reporting Deadline
Nanotech
MARCH 27, 2025
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule on March 14, 2025, extending the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year.
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USDA Will Fund 543 Projects in 29 States Through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program
Nanotech
APRIL 2, 2025
On March 31, 2025, the U.S. biofuels, including working alongside the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) that support The post USDA Will Fund 543 Projects in 29 States Through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
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EPA Sets Final Renewable Fuels Standards for 2023, 2024, and 2025
Brag
AUGUST 9, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule establishing the applicable volumes and percentage standards for 2023 through 2025 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel. Advanced biofuel 5.94 Renewable fuel 20.94 Supplemental standard 0.25
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Singapore Unveils Blueprint for Sustainable Air Hub
Clean Energy Law
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In addition, the solar power deployment will have a combined generation capacity of 43 megawatt peak (MWp) once completed in 2025. This facility would turn waste into feedstock to generate electricity or biofuel for use within the airport.
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EPA Announces Proposed RFS for 2023-2025, Will Hold Public Hearing in January
Brag
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The RFS “Set” proposal requests public input on required volumes of biofuel for the next one to three years and on a series of modifications intended to strengthen and expand the program. EPA states that this proposal includes steady growth of biofuels for use in the nation’s fuel supply for 2023 , 2024 , and 2025.
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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - January 18
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 17, 2025
PA Bulletin, page 589 ) 2025 Act 2 Oil & Gas Facility Pollution Cleanups So far in 2025, DEP received or acted on 11 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. 2025 Shale Gas & Public Health Conference At Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Online Feb. Bradford County. ( Bradford County. (
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Recap: CRES Academy’s Energy Tax Policy 101 Session
Cresforum
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
The first CRES Academy session of 2025, Energy Tax Policy 101: Powering Americas Energy Future, provided attendees with the opportunity to learn about the history and impactful role of federal energy tax credits.
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EPA Will Hold Webinar on Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule Provisions of RFS Program on April 4, 2024
Nanotech
MARCH 25, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public webinar on April 4, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) final rule for 2023-2025 (the “Set Rule”).
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EPA Reschedules Webinar on Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule Provisions of RFS Program to April 12, 2024
Nanotech
APRIL 3, 2024
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 3, 2024, that it has rescheduled its public webinar to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) final rule for 2023-2025 (the Set Rule) to April 12, 2024.
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45Z Brings Ag Data Questions
JANZEN AG
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
As we approach 2025, the Treasury Department is expected is issue rules to clarify some aspects of the 45Z tax credit. 1 and apply to renewable diesel and other biofuels in addition to SAF.” There are no specific regulations for exactly what data must be collected, how it should be used, and what happens to such data after it is used.
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What’s in the Reconciliation Bill?
Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
300 billion in tax credits for renewable power, biofuels and energy efficiency. The bill also contains a fee on methane leaks that would start lower and rise to $1500 per ton in 2025. Here’s a partial list that I’ve compiled from various sources. 30 billion for a 300,000 member Civilian Climate Corps. billion for electric bikes.
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Treasury Department and IRS Guidance Encourages Fuel Producers Eligible for Clean Fuel Production Credit to Register as Soon as Possible
Nanotech
JUNE 10, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act allows a credit for the production of clean transportation fuels beginning on January 1, 2025. On May 31, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2024-49 for the Clean Fuel Production Credit.
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New York State Environmental Regulator Issues Draft Plan to Achieve GHG Emissions-Reduction Goals
E2 Law Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The CLCPA also established renewable procurement mandates: 70% renewable energy by 2030, 9,000 MW of offshore wind by 2035, 3,000 MW of energy storage by 2030, and 6,000 MW of solar by 2025.
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IRS Posts FAQs about Applying for Registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit
Nanotech
JULY 11, 2024
As reported in our June 10, 2024, blog item, the Inflation Reduction Act allows a credit for the production of clean transportation fuels beginning on January 1, 2025.
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Leveraging telmetrics to drive fleet electrification and efficiency
A Greener Life
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
It’s projected that by 2025, 88% of new vehicles will feature integrated telematics , enabling remote data extraction from vehicles. We announced in May that we would achieve 50×25 GHG reduction through EVs, efficiencies and hybrids, and biofuels and renewable diesel,” Kerman shared.
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U.S. Pushes Farmers to Develop A New Crop: Energy
Circle of Blue
APRIL 18, 2023
When the plant begins production, scheduled for 2025, it qualifies for a $1.75 Photo © Keith Schneider/Circle of Blue Other Developments In January, Avapco LLC, a biofuel company that operates an ethanol refinery in Thomaston, Ga. That’s not all. million gallons of jet fuel per year from wood chips.
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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan. 25 to Feb. 14 - Shale Gas Well Ordered Plugged After 8 Years; 20 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Shale Gas Well Leaking Gas For 23 Months And Counting
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
PA Bulletin, page 1377 ) On January 2, 2025 DEP issued a disapproval letter for an Act 2 Final Report on the remediation of a release from the Greenzweig shale gas wastewater impoundment covering releases first documented by DEP on February 3, 2020. Read more here. Response requested by February 17. Response requested by February 28.
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President Forms National Energy Dominance Council To Promote Oil, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids, Refined Petroleum Products, Uranium, Coal, Biofuels, Geothermal Heat, Kinetic Movement Of Flowing Water, Critical Minerals
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
On February 14, the President issued an executive order establishing the National Energy Dominance Council to promote the use of crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals.
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PJM Interconnection Extends Conservative Operations, Low Voltage Alert Thru Thursday
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 21, 2025
23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 22 On ARCH2 Appalachian Hydrogen Hub , On Campus, Washington, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Project To Hold Open House Jan.
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PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 22, 2025
23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 22 On ARCH2 Appalachian Hydrogen Hub , On Campus, Washington, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Project To Hold Open House Jan.
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Federal Water Tap, December 5: For Tribes, White House Promises Climate Relocation Funding, Water Pollution Standards
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The EPA proposes increasing the amount of biofuels in the nation’s energy supply through 2025. Biofuels Targets Rise. The EPA is proposing to increase the amount of ethanol and other biofuels in the nation’s energy supply through 2025, when the target will be 10 percent larger than today. Jackson Water Crisis.
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139 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
18 - Energy Industry And Its Impacts On Freshwater Resources [PaEN] -- North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair March 14 Wellsboro, Tioga County [PaEN] -- PA American Water Charitable Foundation Accepting Applications For 2025 Water & Environment Grants [PaEN] -- Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Grant Letters Of Intent Due Feb.
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EPA Releases Final Rule Setting Biofuels Growth from 2023 to 2025
Brag
JUNE 28, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program that will establish the biofuel volume requirements from 2023 to 2025. The final volume targets (billion Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN)) are as follows: 2023 2024 2025 Cellulosic biofuel 0.84
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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Shapiros Proposed Tax Rate Gets Pushback From Skill Gambling Game Operators -- Budget 2025 -- Gov. Billion In Federal Funding At Risk For DEP, DCNR, PennVEST [PaEN] -- City & State PA: Independent Fiscal Office Predicts State Budget Deficit Could Grow To $6 Billion By 2025-26 Fiscal Year -- The Center Square: Sen.
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Evaluating Seaweed as a Sustainable Solution: A Path Toward Eco-Friendly Bioplastics and Biofuels
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Evaluating Seaweed as a Sustainable Solution: A Path Toward Eco-Friendly Bioplastics and Biofuels. Critical Debates in Humanities, Science and Global Justice. link] Abstract Sustainable materials gain importance as material production increases carbon emissions, driving climate change.
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Testimony of Michael D. Shellenberger Founder and President, Environmental Progress For the House Oversight Committee August 5, 2020
Environmental Progress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020
The “climate policies” the authors refer to are ones that would make energy more expensive and result in more bioenergy (the burning of biofuels and biomass), which would increase land scarcity and drive up food costs. By 2025, the US will close twelve reactors, which constitute 10.5 gigawatts of low-carbon power.
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February 17 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Email: PaEnviroDigest@gmail.com [Posted: February 17, 2025] PA Environment Digest Shapiros Budget Includes Energy Plan; Funding To Make-up Deficit In Oil & Gas Program; New State Park, Trail Initiative; Over $6.2 Billion In Federal Funding At Risk For DEP, DCNR, PennVEST Gov. PA Environment Daily Blog : Update on PA environmental issues.
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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.15.25
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Ohio- $3.03 PA- $3.37 -- Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drill Rigs Same For 9 Weeks: 15 -- Courier Times: Shocked By Your Higher PECO Electric, Natural Gas Bill?
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Replacing McConnell
Legal Planet
MARCH 14, 2024
Who will lead the Senate in 2025? Still, he calls himself “a strong supporter of clean energy innovation, from wind power to biofuels” and reports that “83 percent of the electricity generated in my state of South Dakota came from renewable sources.” The odds are that it will be a Republican. Here are two top possibilities.
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PJM Interconnection Issues 'Maximum Generation Alert' For Jan. 22; All Available Generation Resources May Be Committed To Meet High Power Demands, Exports May Be Curtailed
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 21, 2025
23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy [PaEN] -- Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 22 On ARCH2 Appalachian Hydrogen Hub , On Campus, Washington, PA, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. -- Pittsburgh Business Times: Appalachian Hydrogen Hub Project To Hold Open House Jan.
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Why Isn’t Hydrofluoric Acid Banned at Oil Refineries?
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
He shared that the head of the Western State Petroleum Association, Cathy Reheis-Boyd , who is leaving her post at the end of 2025, told him that her members are just giving up on California. well, we’re not going to be deterred by that. Maxine Waters speaking at the 10th anniversary event on Feb.
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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.20.25
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 20, 2025
. -- January 20 - PA Environment Digest Now Available [PaEN] -- PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Jan.
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Federal Water Tap, January 20: EPA Identifies Health Risks from PFAS in Biosolids
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 20, 2025
EPA evaluates environmental impact of federal biofuels mandate. Biofuels and the Environment The federal biofuels mandate, now 20 years old, has modest negative impacts on air, land, and water nationally, according to a new EPA analysis. The timeline for site selection is short by February 28, 2025.
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Funding Freeze Impacts: Farmers and Organizations Speak Out
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
21, 2025: Sen. Additional Coverage Civil Eats: Farmers Say Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Are Crumbling Despite Cuts to DEI Initiatives, Food and Farm Advocates Say They Will Continue to Fight for Racial Justice Trumps Funding Freeze Creates Chaos and Financial Distress for Farmers Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Feb.
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Trump 2.0, Day One: Considerations for Cities and Community Partners
Law Columbia
JANUARY 24, 2025
The EO defines energy to mean crude oil, natural gas, lease condensates, natural gas liquids, refined petroleum products, uranium, coal, biofuels, geothermal heat, the kinetic movement of flowing water, and critical minerals, but not wind, solar, or other renewables.
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Policy News: February 28, 2022
ESA
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
John Sarbanes (D-MD), reauthorizes the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office through 2025. EPA – Request for Nomination of Experts for the Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress Peer Review Panel. The Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act ( H.R. 3540 ), from Rep. A bill ( H.R. 5973 ) from Rep.
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Trump Executive Orders on Energy and Environment: A Quick Summary
Acoel
JANUARY 21, 2025
Posted on January 21, 2025 by Michael B. Gerrard On the evening of the second inauguration of President Trump, the White House released a flurry of executive orders on a wide range of subjects. Several of them specifically concerned energy and the environment. 404, Rivers and Harbors Act Sec.
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