US Carbon Markets and LCFS Roundup for week ending February 3, 2023

Published 20:45 on February 3, 2023  /  Last updated at 20:46 on February 3, 2023  / /  Americas, US

A summary of legislative, regulatory, and policy action on carbon, clean fuel standard, and clean energy markets at the US federal and subnational levels this week, including bills for cap-and-trade oversight in Washington, emissions disclosure in California, and zero-carbon power in New Jersey. 

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US FTC seeks comment on carbon offsetting as it steps up greenwashing enforcement

Published 21:12 on December 15, 2022  /  Last updated at 21:12 on December 15, 2022  / /  Americas, US, Voluntary

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday asked for public input on its rules for making environmental marketing claims, including for carbon offsets and renewable energy, as it looks to bolster enforcement against greenwashing.

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US MIDTERMS PREVIEW – PART 1: Oregon climate programmes seen at risk as GOP candidate within reach of governor’s office

Published 19:37 on November 2, 2022  /  Last updated at 19:37 on November 2, 2022  / /  Americas, RINs & LCFS, US

Prospects of a Republican winning Oregon’s surprisingly tight governor’s race are raising alarms that the state’s ambitious climate programmes could be put on the chopping block, leaving Oregon’s GHG reduction commitments in jeopardy and its agenda in limbo.

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Direct air capture no longer seen as a “future technology” as policy tailwinds pave way for growth

Published 23:35 on September 22, 2022  /  Last updated at 06:32 on September 23, 2022  / /  Americas, Canada, International, RINs & LCFS, US, Voluntary

Developers and advocates of direct air capture (DAC) are hailing the long-sought emergence of the technology in the North American marketplace as newly established government incentives are expected to spur growth in the industry, while development projects are advancing.

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