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Federal Judge rules California Low Carbon Fuel Standard violates Commerce Clause of US Constitution

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Nichols noted that: The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is an essential part of California’s program to move away from dirty fuels and toward a clean energy future. Earlier in December, after the ARB voted to introduce some changes to the LCFS to streamline procedures and clarify language ( earlier post ), Chairman Mary D.

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Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

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The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) filed a legal challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. Earlier post.). NPRA President Charles T. This is a critical tool to help us break our dependence on fossil fuels.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil.

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