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US indicts 7 individuals and 3 companies in alleged $100M biodiesel RINs fraud in Indiana

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The 88 counts included in the three charging documents include allegations of conspiracy, wire fraud, false tax claims, false statements under the Clean Air Act, obstruction of justice, money laundering, and securities fraud. Fraud by parties claiming such incentives threatens these important public policies.

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Global biofuels production up 17% in 2010 to hit all-time high of 105 billion liters

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High oil prices, a global economic rebound, and new laws and mandates in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, and the United States, among other countries, are all factors behind the surge in production, according to research conducted by the Worldwatch Institute’s Climate and Energy Program for the website Vital Signs Online.

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EU Imposes Temporary Import Duties on US Biodiesel

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The European Union is imposing temporary anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on imports of biodiesel from the United States. The US Volumetric Biodiesel Credit, signed into law in 2004 as part of the American JOBS Creation Act (H.R.4520), US exports of biodiesel to Europe have surged, and represent the bulk of US production.

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Darling International and Valero Considering Forming a Joint Venture for Renewable Diesel

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In 2007, ConocoPhillips and Tyson Foods Inc. ConocoPhillips suspended the project in fall 2008 due to the deteriorating economy and a loss of federal tax credits. is the largest publicly traded, food processing by-products recycling company in the United States. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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National Research Council report finds it unlikely the US will meet cellulosic biofuel mandates absent major innovation or a change in policies

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In the absence of major technological innovations or policy changes, the United States is unlikely to meet cellulosic biofuel mandates under the current Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) by 2022, according to a new report from the National Research Council.

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EIA AEO2015 projects elimination of net US energy imports in 2020-2030 timeframe; transportation energy consumption drops

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The United States has been a net importer of energy since the 1950s. In cases with the highest supply and lowest demand outlooks, the United States becomes a significant net exporter of energy. The United States transitions from being a net importer of natural gas to a net exporter by 2017 in all cases.

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Easy as A123

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snip At an initial 40 mile module installed price of $10,000 supported with a $3500 tax credit , the payback period for a fleet owner with $3.00/gallon P erhaps the most important milestone in developing Plug in Hybrids is the availability of an affordable, practical, and powerful battery pack. gallon gas is 2.5

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