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EPA Proposes 2026-2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Mandates

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on June 13, 2025, issued a proposed rule, "Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Standards for 2026 and 2027, Partial Waiver of 2025 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement, and...more

Cozen O'Connor

GOP AGs Urge Congress to Expand Year-Round Access to E15 Fuel

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A coalition of 16 Republican AGs wrote a letter to Congressional leaders supporting the passage of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, which would allow all states access to E15—a gasoline blend with...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Releases Third Triennial Report to Congress on Biofuels and the Environment

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 21, 2025, the availability of a final document entitled “Biofuels and the Environment: Third Triennial Report to Congress” (Third Report). 90 Fed. Reg. 7135....more

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Trump Administration Requests Pauses in Several Supreme Court Cases to Reconsider Biden Administration Policies

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On January 24, 2025, the Trump Administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to pause briefing in several cases on the current merits docket. In making the request, Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris explained that the new...more

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Draft Guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit

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The Department of Treasury and the IRS have released Notices 2025-10 and 2025-11, outlining intended forthcoming proposed regulations for the Section 45Z clean fuel production credit introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

Updated Hydrogen Emissions Model Provides Key Insights into Biogas and Fugitive Methane Feedstock Emissions

On January 15, 2025, Department of Energy (DOE) released updated versions of the 45VH2-GREET lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions model and accompanying instructional manual. The updates are crucial to the Inflation...more

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Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-uses: U.S. Department of Energy Announces Competitive Grant Award for City of...

The United States Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Bioenergy Technologies Office and Vehicle Technologies Office issued a January 10th news release announcing $6.9 million in funding for: …nine projects to support local...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule on December 12, 2024, that would partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard under the...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

From “Energy Transition” to “Energy Security”: Assessing the Impact of the Republican Trifecta on the Energy Industry

With a renewed focus on domestic energy production and regulatory reform, the incoming administration signals significant shifts in U.S. energy and climate priorities. The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

What is HALEU?

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The United Kingdom has become the first county in Europe to invest in the next generation of nuclear fuel, promising to award £196 million to Urenco’s Capenhurst site in northwest England to support production of up to 10...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 7, Issue 4, April 2023

The Cost of "Electrification" “Electrification” has become a ubiquitous term these days, although depending on who you ask, it might have different meanings. However defined, a critical component of electrification as a...more

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Clean Fuel Regulations in Canada: How to Prepare for Compliance

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The new clean fuel regulations in Canada aim to lessen carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 2030. This paper discusses how primary fuel suppliers can prepare and comply with the forthcoming regulations. The following...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Future of Low Carbon Transportation Fuels and Considerations for a National Clean Fuels Program

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on February 15, 2023, on “The Future of Low Carbon Transportation Fuels and Considerations for a National Clean Fuels Program.” The Committee heard from the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Inflation Reduction Act Gives a Boost to the Biogas Sector

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​​​​​​​The $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act (the “Act”) enacted in August 2022 expanded and extended numerous tax credits and incentive programs for development of clean energy projects. The biogas industry is one sector...more

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A welcome clean energy surprise: Inflation Reduction Act includes energy tax extensions and expansions

In a surprising turn of events, late on July 27, 2022, Senators Manchin (D-WV) and Schumer (D-NY) released the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Act, which runs 725 pages, includes numerous energy tax provisions aimed at...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le gouvernement du Canada finalise le Règlement sur les combustibles propres

Le 6 juillet 2022, le gouvernement du Canada a publié la version finale du Règlement sur les combustibles propres (le « RCP »). Aux termes de ce dernier, les producteurs et importateurs de combustibles fossiles liquides, tels...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada Finalizes Clean Fuel Regulations

On July 6, 2022, Canada released the final version of the long-awaited Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR or Regulations). The CFR will require producers and importers of liquid fossil fuels, such as gasoline and diesel, to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Kick-Starting Deployment of Clean Hydrogen in the United States – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

In 2021, we witnessed a number of important developments in the future role of hydrogen as part of the United States’ energy transition pathway. President Biden has empowered the secretary of energy, through new legislation...more

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Senate Finance Committee Modifies Clean Energy Tax Proposals in Build Back Better Reconciliation Bill

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Early on December 11, 2021, the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the Build Back Better Act (the “Act”). While the Senate Finance Committee version of the Act largely replicates the clean energy proposals...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

D.C. Circuit 2019 RVO Decision is a Mixed Bag for Biofuels

The biofuels industry has had a challenging season in the courts. Several weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit that had limited EPA’s ability to grant...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

U.S. Senators Klobuchar And Ernst Introduce Biofuels Infrastructure Bill

On April 5, 2021, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), introduced a $500 million bill on biofuels infrastructure. The bill, titled the Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Investment and Market Expansion Act,...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Canada Announces Proposed Clean Fuel Regulations

On December 19, 2020, the Government of Canada’s Department of the Environment published a proposed rule titled Clean Fuel Regulations. The proposed rule addresses Canada’s concerns in achieving its net-zero emissions by 2050...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

CEC Awards Funding For Clean Energy Projects

On May 15, 2019, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved approximately $11 million for clean energy demonstration projects that include biofuels, renewable gas, and microgrids. Funded by CEC’s Alternative and...more

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What to Expect in Environmental Regulation for 2019

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Deregulation was one of the primary promises of President Trump’s campaign, and in 2018, the administration continued to roll back environmental regulation. The recent shutdown of the federal government has slowed...more

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California Regulatory Happenings for the Week of May 7, 2018

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CPUC Commissioner’s Meeting - The next Commission meeting is scheduled for 5/31/18. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) (R.1502-020) - On 5/26/17, the ALJ issued a proposed decision implementing new compliance...more

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