US EPA hands out additional pollution waivers to California ahead of administration change
The US EPA on Monday issued final notices for its decision to grant California waivers from federal pollution regulations, allowing the state to enforce stricter emission standards under the Clean Air Act (CAA) before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office later this month.
Read MoreUS biodiesel, renewable diesel set for prosperous year after 2024 growth
The US is slated to have surpassed 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel (RD) consumption in 2024, and that momentum is expected to carry into 2025 as sectors continue adopting green fuels.
Read MoreUS Treasury finalises hydrogen production tax credit rules
The US Department of Treasury (DOT) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released on Friday final federal guidance on eligibility for income tax credits in the production of hydrogen established by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
Read MoreCalifornia expected to miss 200 hydrogen fuelling stations by 2025 target – gov’t report
California agency ARB reported that the state’s hydrogen fuelling network struggles with slow development due to compounding challenges across the supply chain, weighing on market uptake of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).
Read MoreCalifornia diesel sales rise YoY in September, gasoline use continues to fall
California diesel consumption in September inched up year-over-year (YoY), rising for the fifth month this year, while gasoline volumes continued their long-standing YoY, state data published Monday showed.
Read MoreUS renewable fuels producer to retire 19 mln RINs as part of bankruptcy settlement
A Texas-based renewable fuels company has reached a settlement in its ongoing bankruptcy case with the US government, agreeing to retire nearly 19 million Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to meet its previous obligations.
Read MoreWashington’s CFS won’t incentivise biomethane investments, industry warns
Dairy industry members were dissatisfied with Washington’s proposed revision to its Clean Fuel Standard (WCFS), arguing that the regulator’s considerations for biomethane fell short of incentivising investment.
Read MoreNew Mexico releases draft rules for clean transportation fuel programme
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) released Thursday a discussion draft of its future Clean Transportation Fuel Standard (CTFS), inviting public comments until mid-January.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Non-profits sue California ARB for approving LCFS amendments over environmental concerns
A group of non-profits this week sued California regulator ARB for its recent approval of amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), alleging that the agency overlooked the regulation’s environmental harms.
Read MoreBrazil Securities and Exchange Commission approves accounting guidelines for carbon units
Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) on Monday approved new technical guidelines for valuing three kinds of domestic carbon units on balance sheets, setting the stage for a new era in accounting.
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