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

Green Car Congress

In 2009, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

Green Car Congress

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. 1492, and the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). 109-58, 119 Stat. 110-140, 121 Stat.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Renewables That Even Coal-Based Utilities Can Love. Individuals and businesses lose months and connect fees when they add solar and other forms of renewable energy to the grid. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil. ► January (13) What Goes Down, Must Go Up? Email Neal.

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