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Forecast: US biodiesel production to surpass RFS target for second straight year

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This growth is driven in large part by a $1-per-gallon production tax credit extended through the end of 2013 by the US Congress. The RFS aims to reduce oil imports and cut back auto emissions with cleaner-burning fuels such as cellulosic ethanol, biomass-based diesel, and sugar-cane-based ethanol. —Jeffrey C.

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Shell selects site for proposed $12.5B GTL project in Louisiana

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As a leading producer in the Gulf of Mexico with approximately 150 million barrels of oil each year, Shell also operates extensive onshore facilities in Louisiana, including its Norco and Geismar plants, a major training center in Robert, and corporate offices in New Orleans.

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Canada, US and Mexico commit to align light- and heavy-duty fuel efficiency and GHG standards out to 2025 and 2027, respectively

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The three are also urging the G-20 to make commitments to reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas sector and to improve the environmental performance of heavy-duty vehicles. Enhancing trilateral collaboration on greening of government initiatives including the purchase of more efficient products, cleaner power, and clean vehicles.

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California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

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The draft plan also includes two alternative strategies—one that relies on more direct regulations, and one that includes a carbon tax. Managing farm and rangelands, forests and wetlands so they can store carbon. To date, approximately $3.4 billion has been invested. —2030 Target Scoping Plan Discussion Draft.

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Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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introduced the latest in a series of discussion drafts to overhaul the US tax code. This new staff discussion draft focuses energy tax policy on stimulating domestic, clean production of electricity and transportation fuels, which account for 68% of energy consumed in the US. Specific proposals include: Clean electricity tax credit.

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Can Alt-Fuel Credits Accelerate EV Adoption?

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In 2016, a U.S. The changes might nudge the RFS away from corn and oil: Car charging companies and power plant biogas suppliers might become eligible, too. How much cleaner are electric vehicles relative to internal combustion engines that are powered by fuels that fall under the RFS?” By the mid-2010s, the U.S. says Nunes.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. It is only a matter of economics motivated by incentives or taxes. The good news is that the 2016 Volt will come out with 50 miles (85 km) AER.) Conclusions.

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