On July 18, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published in the Federal Register its proposed rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2018 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2019.
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EPA Publishes Proposed 2018 RFS Requirements
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This week members of the U.S. Senate will consider legislation that would serve to expand the presence of E15 fuel in the marketplace. Unfortunately, the bill is a distraction from fundamental problems with the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which is forcing more and more ethanol into the nation’s fuel supply. Research has shown higher ethanol… Keep reading →
Motor Oil Matters: Synthetic Or Traditional? Check Your Owners Manual
By Energy Tomorrow Blog
A new report from AAA compares different types of engine oils, but there’s one important thing to remember: check your owner’s manual before switching motor oils. Consumers must consult their owner’s manual to see which SAE viscosity grade and performance level is recommended for their vehicle’s engine. Manufacturers often recommend oils licensed by API as… Keep reading →
RFA Sends Letter To EPA On RVO Rulemaking
By LAUREN GRAHAM, PH.D. | BERGESON & CAMPBELL, P.C.
On April 24, 2017, Bob Dineen, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association sent a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt requesting that the 2018 Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Volume Obligations.
Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Reform The Biodiesel Tax Credit
By LAUREN GRAHAM, PH.D. | BERGESON & CAMPBELL, P.C.
On April 26, 2017, a bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate to reform the biodiesel tax credit and extend the new policy for three years.
Texas as a Model for Clean Energy
By Michael VinciA recent op-ed published on CNBC provides an interesting commentary on the future of American clean energy. According to the authors, Americans, independent of political affiliation, support and value the environment and clean energy. Polling data provides evidence that both conservative and liberal respondents alike eagerly support government funded renewable technology, energy efficiency, and natural… Keep reading →
When Will We See the Impact of Electric Vehicles?
By Michael VinciThe media attention given to electric vehicles as of late may lead one to believe in a future in which carbon emissions are gone, and crude oil consumption is a thing of the past. The media attention, however, may be disproportionate to reality. The fact is, it is unlikely that electric cars will have a… Keep reading →
The Permian Basin has been one of the largest producers of oil in the United States since December 2016. Spurred by the profit incentives of high oil prices due to OPEC supply cutbacks, these Western Texas rigs are some of the fastest growing in the country, and as a result, analysts are issuing recommendations to… Keep reading →
Kitchen Oil for Jet Fuel?
By Michael VinciChina has an innovation in the jet-fuel industry – waste kitchen oil from restaurants will be used to mass- produce jet fuel. While this technology may seem like something out of The Jetsons, it is one step closer to reality. Next year, a major state-owned refiner will begin construction on a production plant for these… Keep reading →
Bipartisan Bill Introduced To Broaden Ethanol Fuel Choices
By Lauren Graham, Ph.D. | Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
On March 2, 2017, Congressmen Adrian Smith and Congressman Dave Loebsack reintroduced legislation to expand the current Reid Vapor Pressure waiver to include E15 motor vehicle fuel.
