US airline sustainability head calls for policy alignment to boost SAF
The sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) industry is unlikely to scale without cohesive policy measures across jurisdictions, the sustainability lead at a major US airline said Thursday.
Read MoreWCI compliance instrument surplus exceeds 400 mln in Q3, while entities close accounts
The WCI compliance instrument surplus surpassed the 400 million mark in Q3 ahead of the November true-up deadline, although the number of account holders declined over the timeframe in light of general market participants’ exit.
Read MoreWashington outlines ODS protocol considerations for updates to cap-and-invest offsets rulemaking
Washington’s Department of Ecology (ECY) detailed preliminary proposals for revisions to its Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) protocol under its cap-and-trade programme, incorporating changes to increase stringency based on the best available science.
Read MoreARB drops second LCFS 15-day notice near midnight Eastern to minimise market impact
California regulator ARB slipped a second 15-day package late into the night Tuesday with updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that included an additional feedstock under the contentious crop-based cap, sustainability attestation, and stretched crediting periods for some avoided biomethane projects, among other changes.
Read MoreUS dairy operators run pilot to curb methane emissions from livestock barns
A Denmark-based company announced on Tuesday a field test at a US farm to remove methane from dairy barn exhaust using a non-invasive technology.
Read MoreRGGI Market: Third Program Review proposals hold more questions than answers
RGGI Allowances (RGAs) in the secondary market continued to slide through the week after the release last Monday of the long-awaited Third Program Review proposed changes, with traders expecting further pressure on prices.
Read MoreWashington’s cap-and-invest participation continues to increase despite programme repeal risks
The number of entities registered with active accounts in Washington’s cap-and-trade programme once again increased in an early look at Q3 data, despite the lack of clarification from the regulator regarding the worth of allowances if the scheme is repealed through the ballot initiative.
Read MoreFinal Oregon CPP reinstatement discussions explore potential refinements on stringency, costs
Industry opposition to Oregon’s proposed Climate Protection Program (CPP) remained muffled amid strong voices of support for the scheme, although the state’s Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) continues to explore potential avenues for revisions as the programme regulator concluded its final discussions ahead of the rule proposal.
Read MoreUS EPA approves additional $1 bln to aid decarbonisation of school buses, but issues remain unresolved
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday announced nearly $1 billion in funding to boost the adoption of lower carbon technologies for school buses across the country, amid recommendations from an agency watchdog to address programme eligibility issues.
Read MoreARB’s latest offset issuance falls further from prior periods
California regulator ARB’s issuance of compliance-eligible offsets once again fell below the previous two-week period, extending the ongoing trend of lower issuances relative to the year-to-date (YTD) total in 2023, agency data released Wednesday showed.
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