Tag: CARB

California Senator introduces bill to repeal CARB’s LCFS changes

California Senator introduces bill to repeal CARB’s LCFS changes

December 12, 2024 |

In California, last week State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones introduced Senate Bill 2 to repeal the recent Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is expected to increase gas prices 65 cents per gallon. The bill is coauthored by the entire Senate Republican Caucus. Specifically, SB 2 […]

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RFA weighs in with CARB on imported UCO feedstock

RFA weighs in with CARB on imported UCO feedstock

November 30, 2024 |

In Florida, EnergyAgwired.com reported that The Renewable Fuels Association provided comments this week in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, urging them to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow for biomass-based diesel production under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. According […]

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RFA tells CARB it must do more to ensure integrity of UCO and tallow

RFA tells CARB it must do more to ensure integrity of UCO and tallow

November 25, 2024 |

In California, in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil (UCO) and tallow for biomass-based diesel production under the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. According to CARB data on fuel consumption […]

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Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates CARB amendments

Clean Fuels Alliance America celebrates CARB amendments

November 12, 2024 |

In California, Clean Fuels Alliance America commends the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for passing the amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), a move that marks another step forward in California’s decarbonization leadership. Clean Fuels acknowledges CARB’s continued commitment to a cleaner future while recognizing there is more work ahead to ensure […]

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Airlines for America and CARB agree to boost SAF consumption in California

Airlines for America and CARB agree to boost SAF consumption in California

November 5, 2024 |

In California, Airlines for America and the California Air Resources Board announced an agreement to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, within California. The initiative aims to make 200 million gallons of SAF available by 2035, meeting approximately 40% of the state’s intrastate air travel demand.  As a producer of SAF, Phillips […]

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Missouri Attorney General warns CARB against proposed ethanol amendment

Missouri Attorney General warns CARB against proposed ethanol amendment

November 4, 2024 |

In Missouri, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to California’s Chair of California Air Resources Board (CARB) demanding it rescind its proposed amendment that would irreversibly harm Missouri’s farmers and biofuels industry. “Missouri’s agriculture and biofuels industries are vital to the success of our state, so I will do everything in my power to […]

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California Governor issues directive for CARB to expedite E15

California Governor issues directive for CARB to expedite E15

October 28, 2024 |

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to expedite measures that could lead to lower gas prices without compromising environmental protections. Building on legislation passed in 2023 and 2024 to prevent price spikes and increase transparency in the oil industry, the Governor’s order directs CARB to accelerate […]

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CARB data shows E85 sales set new record in 2023

CARB data shows E85 sales set new record in 2023

March 12, 2024 |

In California, Growth Energy welcomed the release of new data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) showing that sales of E85 set a new record in the state in 2023.   “Californians used more E85 than ever last year, a fact that demonstrates how enthusiastic consumers are about higher biofuel blends, and their need for […]

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CARB proposes LCFS reform to realign credit values after renewable diesel influx

CARB proposes LCFS reform to realign credit values after renewable diesel influx

December 26, 2023 |

In California, Reuters reports The California Air Resource Board has proposed to make the Low Carbon Fuel Standard more strict regarding what it considers to be a low carbon fuel or not after a glut of renewable diesel pushed the value of credits to $71 per ton from the previous $200. Lower credit values will […]

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