Stakeholder Stories
Clean Fuels Submits Regional, Practice-based CI Crediting Methodology to USDA
In response to the USDA’s Request for Information on Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks, Clean Fuels Alliance America proposed adopting regional, practice-based Carbon Intensity (CI) credits for various climate-smart practices to reduce the CI of agricultural feedstocks. In […]
Clean Fuels Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Timely Rules on 45Z Production Tax Incentive
Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed July 23 by 16 U.S. senators and 36 representatives urging Janet Yellen, secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, to publish proposed rules for the 45Z clean fuel production credit and safe-harbor guidance by Sept. 1 and complete the final rulemaking no later than Nov. 1. […]
The Time Value of Carbon: Why Reducing Emissions is Essential Now
In the race to mitigate climate change, the timing of our actions is critical. Net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goals for 2050 are prevalent in mainstream conversations, but conversations about what needs to be done in the interim are more muted. The scientific consensus is not just about net-zero by 2050; annual global emissions must peak before 2025. […]
Chevron REG Calls for Higher Renewable Volume Obligation Levels Under RFS
A biofuels market specialist says demand has been increasing for biomass-based diesel. Paul Nees, general manager of global supply and trading with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, says new production capacity has been coming online. “So much so that we’re actually starting to see some compression of margins as the production of the fuels has outpaced […]
Clean Fuels Alliance America Sues EPA Over Phase 3 Heavy-Duty Emissions Rule
Group Contends Agency Favored EVs Instead of Trucks That Can Run on Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel The Clean Fuels Alliance America filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for adopting a heavy-duty truck regulation that the group claims fails to evaluate the use of biodiesel and renewable diesel as […]
ASTM International Honors Steve Howell with Prestigious Eagle Award
Clean Fuels Alliance America proudly announced that Steve Howell, Senior Technical Advisor to Clean Fuels and Partner at MARC-IV (M4) Consulting, was honored with the prestigious Eagle Award at the semi-annual ASTM International D02 Committee meetings in Austin, Texas the week of June 19. The Eagle Award honors sustained multiple and significant contributions to the standardization process […]