Clean Energy Law

JANUARY 13, 2020

As discussed in previous posts , regulated entities must either: (1) ensure that fuels supplied in California meet annual, decreasing carbon intensity (CI) targets ( e.g. , by blending biofuels into gasoline and diesel); or (2) procure and surrender credits to CARB. 95487, 95491, and 95495 of Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2023

The report also says ExxonMobil expanded its Low Carbon Solutions business—spun out as a separate company in 2021—by “focusing on competitively advantaged opportunities in carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and biofuels.” 2023 will be a crucial juncture in a long, bumpy trip.

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The first step in regulating agricultural methane emissions (and emissions in general) is to develop an accurate inventory of emissions, which can be used to set a baseline for future targets. Agricultural Methane Regulation. Emissions Inventorying and Baselining. Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This facility would turn waste into feedstock to generate electricity or biofuel for use within the airport. Waste-to-energy resource circularity – CAAS will work with stakeholders to determine if Changi Airport can accommodate an on-site waste-to-energy facility.

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Law and Environment

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Council further agreed to soften its recommendation that the state enact clean fuel standard legislation, and instead decided to recommend in the draft plan the use of biofuels and electric vehicles.

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Frontiers

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 2, 2023

This holistic approach enables the tanker to comply with the IMO and European Union regulations while actively reducing emissions.

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The Energy Law

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The previous guidelines did not adequately address the requirements for biofuels processed at more than one facility, so the new regulations clarify the requirements for registration, recordkeeping, and reporting for biofuels produced in multiple facilities.

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Brag

MAY 18, 2022

On April 18, 2022, EPA announced the opportunity for public comment on its proposed analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with biofuels produced from canola/rapeseed oil. Bergeson and Ligia Duarte Botelho, M.A. Comments must be submitted by May 18, 2022.

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E2 Law Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Low carbon fuels such as renewable natural gas, biofuels, and hydrogen should be utilized strategically in sectors that are more challenging to electrify, such as medium- and heavy-duty transportation and industrial applications. The final plan must be sent to the Legislature by Jan.

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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 Environment Daily

JANUARY 17, 2025

Natural Gas Regulator Station: DEP invites comments on a Chapter 105 permit for a facility in Manheim Twp., Youll also get notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations. McKean County. ( Cambria County. ( Tioga County. ( PA Bulletin, page 540 ) -- UGI Utilities, Inc. Lancaster County. ( Washington County. ( Received Feb.

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Law Columbia

MAY 22, 2024

The post also analyzes the legal background in the EU, Spain, and the UK, and delves into what may be expected in future greenwashing cases given developing regulations and case law in those jurisdictions. The ASA has the capacity to ban ads which are misleading, harmful, offensive or irresponsible.

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Law Columbia

MARCH 8, 2023

The IRA extends and expands several tax credits and incentives, including those for renewable energy investments and production, clean vehicles, carbon capture and sequestration, biofuels, and commercial and residential energy efficiency.

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Brag

JUNE 1, 2021

According to the retrospective analysis conducted, since 2000, corn ethanol production in the United States quadrupled due to supportive biofuels policies such as the U.S. DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory researchers conclude that biofuels, including corn ethanol, can and likely will play a key role in decarbonizing the U.S.

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Greenbuilding Law

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This post includes preliminary comments on the Maryland Building Energy Performance Standards regulations proposed to be published on December 15, 2023. That the schedule for these regulations, prescribed in statute, has been missed (. The regulation of Energy Use Intensity is not authorized by the statute. In section 26.28.02.B.(10),

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 15, 2023

But, eventually, all tanks deteriorate: contact with soil can corrode steel tanks, and modern fuels like ethanol and biofuels can eat away at fiberglass tanks, causing them to chip, peel, and crack. The life span of a fiberglass UST is approximately 30-40 years, and properly maintained steel tanks can last even longer.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 24, 2025

Read the full story from Investigate Midwest. Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energys push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in Illinois politics. The ethanol plant is banking on carbon capture technology to secure federal tax credits.

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JANZEN AG

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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. 1 and apply to renewable diesel and other biofuels in addition to SAF.” Agri-Pulse notes: “Rules for a temporary tax credit, known as 40B, for sustainable aviation fuel that expires Dec.

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Arnold Porter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Investments focused on wind; solar; hydrogen; carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS); biofuels; vehicle charging; energy storage; and other technologies are enjoying tremendous growth. But, those partners may be scrutinized by regulators as a potential conduit for improper payments.

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Greenbuilding Law

JULY 24, 2022

The Keep America Beautiful anti littering campaign was founded by beverage manufacturers and others in 1953, partly to forestall regulation of disposable containers. More government regulation would not have forestalled this case and will not protect businesses. In 1999, the word “greenwash” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

On October 17, 2023, Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the Adopt Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation (GREET) Act (S. 3055), a bipartisan bill directing the U.S.

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Smith Enviorment

JANUARY 4, 2023

Coastal Federation start use the basic structure of the RGGI program — a state CO2 emissions budget that declines over time and a requirement that each regulated generating unit must purchase an allowance for each short ton of CO2 that it emits. rules have the net auction revenues return to the regulated generating units.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Biofuels can play a productive role when used at a sustainable level. Biodiesel and renewable diesel are mostly made from vegetable oil Biodiesel and renewable diesel are made from the same starting materials, are both blended into diesel fuel, and are supported by the same regulations. Source US Energy Information Administration.

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Law Columbia

JULY 12, 2022

The court case specifically addresses KLM’s so-called “fly responsibly” and “CO 2 ZERO” campaign, advertising that customers can fly “responsibly” by making payments to a GHG compensation scheme, and to a lesser extent, through the purchase of biofuels. This is a form of self-regulation governing advertisement.

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Law and Environment

AUGUST 17, 2022

Biofuel infrastructure funds. The law provides $500 million for infrastructure to dispense biofuels, through 2031. However, many details related to these provisions remain to be fleshed out through regulation. The nuances of these regulations will greatly affect the types of behaviors that are incentivized for years to come.

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Circle of Blue

JANUARY 9, 2023

An EPA draft report outlines the damage that federal biofuels policy has wrought on land and water. The EPA updated its anticipated timetable for drafting and finalizing new rules and regulations, indicating that draft rules for two PFAS chemicals in drinking water will be delayed until March 2023. Environmental Impact of Biofuels.

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Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

The plan must specifically address how EPA will consider the effects of Clean Air Act regulation on the coal industry. Minnesota Federal Court Said State Biofuel Mandate Was Not Preempted. The groups said FERC’s review was at odds with EPA and Council on Environmental Quality guidance, caselaw, and the NEPA regulations.

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Circle of Blue

APRIL 18, 2023

Photo © Keith Schneider/Circle of Blue Other Developments In January, Avapco LLC, a biofuel company that operates an ethanol refinery in Thomaston, Ga. about 60 miles west of Macon, was awarded a $80 million grant by the Department of Energy to build a demonstration plant capable of producing 1.2 greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 10, 2023

As a handy reference for litigators, regulators, investors, and all who are affected by climate change, below is an A to Z of fossil fuel industry denial, deception and delay tactics. The House Oversight Committee investigation came to the same conclusion as the 2022 study: Accusations of greenwashing appear well-founded.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 14, 2023

Department of Transportation is set to miss the March 13 deadline to suspend a federal regulation that allows liquefied natural gas (LNG) to be transported by rail nationwide. Click Here for a copy of the company’s SEC statement. LNG Transportation/Export Facility According to a federal court filing , the U.S.

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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 14, 2021

All research is governed, mostly through normal processes of peer review, research-program management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The design and management of these research programs should incorporate governance that goes beyond normal peer review and compliance with applicable regulations.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Shapiro Files Lawsuit Challenging President's Unconstitutional Federal Funding Freeze In Order to Protect PA Interests; Mine Reclamation, Conventional Well Plugging, Many Other Funds At Risk [PaEN] -- President Forms National Energy Dominance Council To Promote Oil, Natural Gas, Natural Gas Liquids, Refined Petroleum Products, Uranium, Coal, Biofuels, (..)

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Clean Energy Law

MAY 16, 2022

As shown in Figure 4-2, copied below from the Draft Scoping Plan Update, the transportation fuel mix in 2045 under the Proposed Scenario sees a substantial decrease in liquid petroleum fuels with increases in electricity, biofuels, and hydrogen.

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Greenbuilding Law

JUNE 5, 2022

With proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions by the Securities and Exchange Commission requiring GHG disclosure and new state statutes, including a new Maryland law that requires not only disclosure, but also a mandated reduction in GHG emissions, a greater appreciation of the subject of GHG appears in order. a blizzard).

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Clean Energy Law

JUNE 1, 2022

As shown in Figure 4-2, taken from the Draft Scoping Plan, the projected transportation fuel mixes in 2035 and 2045 indicate a substantial decrease in liquid petroleum fuels with increases in electricity, biofuels, and hydrogen. Endnotes. [1] 1] Draft Scoping Plan at 225. [2] 2018), available at : [link]. [3] 3] Draft Scoping Plan at 147. [4]

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