Washington LCFS stakeholders bracing for oil pushback as bill clears second committee
The oil industry is expected to mount an opposition campaign against a Washington state proposal to enact a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) that is currently advancing through the legislature, stakeholders said Friday.
Read MoreLCFS Market: California prices near return to $200 as PG&E fears pass
California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) prices inched closer to the $200 mark on Friday, nearing record levels hit in late December as concerns about the bankruptcy of utility PG&E subside.
Read MoreCalifornia LCFS posts smallest credit deficit of 2018 in Q3, while Oregon surplus resumes
Deficit generation under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) receded during Q3 2018 on the back of stronger electric vehicle numbers, as the Oregon Clean Fuels Program (OCFP) recovered from the market’s first ever quarterly shortfall.
Read MoreUS EPA heeding advice from trading regulator on RINs reform
The US EPA will incorporate many of the recommendations from the government’s trading regulatory body on reforming the biofuels credit market under the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), according to the environmental agency’s acting chief.
Read MoreWashington state LCFS bill passes first committee as legislators float inter-jurisdictional trading
A Washington state House committee approved legislation on Thursday that would implement a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS), with lawmakers also working on a provision to enable credit transfers with other clean fuel standards and carbon pricing programmes.
Read MoreAppeals court rules in favour of California’s LCFS
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has found California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) does not impede on interstate commerce and challenges against the carbon intensities of prior versions were without merit, according to a ruling filed late Friday.
Read MoreProlonged US govt shutdown could delay E15, RFS reform proposals
The US EPA’s plan to propose the year-round sale of 15% ethanol blends and reforms to the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) could be delayed if the federal government shutdown drags on for a prolonged period, acting agency chief Andrew Wheeler said Wednesday during his senate confirmation hearing.
Read MoreMassachusetts state senator renewing push for carbon pricing, LCFS
A Massachusetts state senator will once again pursue legislation to implement an economy-wide carbon pricing scheme and a low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) amid increasing support from the executive branch and regional partners to install market-based systems to reduce emissions.
Read MoreCalifornia’s ARB loses LCFS branch chief to trade group
California regulator ARB is losing its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) branch chief to a renewable natural gas trade group.
Read MoreCalifornia utility PG&E to pursue bankruptcy protection
California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced Monday that it will pursue bankruptcy protection as it faces significant litigation and possible liabilities from a devastating wildfire last year.
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