California LCFS stakeholders remain split on details of potential price cap, borrowed credits mechanism
California regulator ARB’s proposal to implement a firm maximum price and borrowed credits mechanism in the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) has generated further suggestions to treat multiple crediting pathways fairly and improve environmental integrity, according to public comments.
Read MoreRINs continue bounce as Trump administration reportedly mulls biofuel waiver remedies
US biofuel credit prices (RINs) rose for a third straight day on Thursday on news that President Donald Trump’s administration was continuing to explore options to address the fallout from Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance waivers handed out this month.
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Read MoreRINs jolt on news that Trump may respond to recent biofuel waivers
US biofuel credit (RIN) prices briefly surged on Tuesday on news that President Donald Trump may reassess his position on Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance waivers following a backlash in the Midwest over the administration’s recent issuances.
Read MoreLufthansa adds clean fuel option in new offset platform
German airline Lufthansa has begun to offer passengers the option of offsetting any flight emissions with sustainable aviation fuel, despite it costing around 30 times more than traditional carbon-cutting projects.
Read MoreRenewables intermittency, affordability pose challenges for California’s carbon neutrality
Replacing California’s fossil fuel power generation with 100% renewables and safeguarding low-income communities against price hikes present challenges for achieving the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goal, experts said at a multi-day hearing.
Read MoreOregon Clean Fuels Program notches record credit deficit for Q1 2019
The Oregon Clean Fuels Program (OCFP) recorded its largest-ever credit deficit during the first quarter of 2019, dropping the low-carbon fuel standard’s surplus bank below 500,000 tonnes, state data showed Friday.
Read MoreHigher CO2 price should be focus of California allowance oversupply talks -experts
California should worry less about hitting the state’s long-term GHG goal and focus on raising carbon allowance prices to stimulate innovation and allay concerns about the oversupply of CO2 permits in its ETS, economists said at public hearing Friday.
Read MoreLCFS Market: California futures activity picking up on deferred contracts
California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) futures contracts saw renewed activity this week as participants looked to move positions further out on the curve, ending a recent lull.
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