Policy

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RFS proposal ag impacts discussed at RFA teleconference

BY Chris HansonFound In:Business, PolicyThe negative agricultural impact of the U.S. EPA’s proposal to lower the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard targets was the subject of a teleconference hosted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). READ MORE

December 03, 2013

Report evaluates role of biofuels in EU transport sector

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Cellulosic, PolicyConsulting firm E4tech has published a report that shows biofuels and vehicle efficiency will be essential in helping the European transportation sector reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and meet its decarbonizations targets. READ MORE

December 02, 2013

EPA opens comment period on 2014 RFS waiver petitions

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PolicyThe U.S. EPA has published a notice of receipt of petitions for a waiver of the 2014 renewable fuel standard (RFS) in the Federal Register, officially opening a 60 day comment period. A related comment period is also open for the 2014 RFS proposal. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Comment period open until Jan. 28 for proposed 2014 RFS volumes

BY Susanne Retka SchillFound In:Markets, Cellulosic, PolicyThe U.S. EPA officially published the proposed rule Friday that would set the 2014 volumes for the renewable fuel standard (RFS), marking the opening of the 60-day comment period that will close Jan. 28. READ MORE

November 29, 2013

Report highlights benefits of a comprehensive Farm Bill

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Markets, Feedstocks, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyA new government report highlights the economic importance of passing a comprehensive Farm Bill. It discusses many benefits of a strong Farm Bill, including those related to the bioeconomy and clean energy. READ MORE

November 27, 2013

FTC annual ethanol report finds industry is unconcentrated

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:Operations, Markets, Cellulosic, Business, PolicyThe Federal Trade Commission has published its annual report on the status of domestic ethanol production, noting that 158 firms are either producing ethanol or are likely to begin producing ethanol in the next 12 to 18 months. READ MORE

November 27, 2013

Ethanol: cost savings, fuel choices and 100 years of gas stations

BY Renewable Fuels Association Found In:PolicyThis Thanksgiving, as Americans take to the highways and rural country roads to visit relatives, they will be zipping past countless gas stations and often stopping to fill up their gas tanks, buy a snack, or simply stretch their legs. READ MORE

November 26, 2013

EPA appoints scientific integrity official

BY Erin VoegeleFound In:PolicyThe U.S. EPA has appointed Francesca Grifo as its new scientific integrity official. In her new role, Grifo will coordinate and carry out the agency's scientific integrity policy. She will also chair a standing EPA scientific integrity committee. READ MORE

November 24, 2013

Opinion: Let’s Go For Simplicity

BY Rob VierhoutFound In:PolicyThe EU sustainability certification policy is complicated, unclear and not consistent from country to country. Many agree the policy needs to be re-examined. READ MORE