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D.C. Circuit Forces EPA to Confront Reality of Economic Impacts of RFS on Small Refiners

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On August 14, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (“D.C. Circuit”) released a redacted copy of its opinion in Sinclair Wyoming Refining Co. LLC v. EPA, in which the D.C. Circuit...more

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Balancing the Benefits of Biofuels/Economics of U.S. Crop-Based Fuel Production: Transportation Energy Institute Report

The Transportation Energy Institute (“TEI”) issued a July 25th report titled: Balancing the Benefits of Biofuels: The Economics of U.S. Crop-Based Fuel Production (“Report”). The Report describes itself as a...more

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2024 Agile BioFoundry Industry Day Will Be Held September 12, 2024

The Agile BioFoundry’s (ABF) 2024 Industry Day will be held virtually on September 12, 2024. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), ABF aims to develop biomanufacturing tools,...more

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced on May 23, 2024, the awardees for Round 1 of the Wisconsin Electric...

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This announcement comes after a long planning and approval process that began back in November 2021, when the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was signed, designating $7.5 billion to buildout a national network of electric...more

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B.C. Implements New Output-Based Pricing System for Carbon Emissions

Recently, British Columbia made changes to its industrial greenhouse gas emissions regime by implementing a mandatory carbon emissions output-based pricing system (OBPS) for major industrial operations. The OBPS replaces the...more

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Small Refinery Exemption Litigation Update

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In this episode of our "An Energized Exchange" podcast series by our Energy & Natural Resources Industry Sector Group, attorneys Andy Kriha and Susan Lafferty delve into the intricacies of ongoing litigation surrounding small...more

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Hydrogen Supply and Utilization Promotion Bill: Supporting Low-carbon Hydrogen and Derivatives in Japan

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The Situation: The Japanese Cabinet has approved a draft bill to financially incentivize the supply and utilization of low-carbon hydrogen and its derivatives ("Hydrogen Bill") as part of its push to reach net zero by 2050....more

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Treasury and IRS Issue Additional Guidance on Section 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit

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Section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) provides tax credits for each gallon of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) sold or used by a taxpayer...more

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Revving Up: Eight States in Gear with Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Legislation

Eight states are currently considering legislation that would require reductions in the carbon intensity of transportation fuel sold in the state, which would substantially increase the demand for renewable fuel and...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Reschedules Webinar on Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule Provisions of RFS Program to April 12, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on April 3, 2024, that it has rescheduled its public webinar to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Will Hold Webinar on Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule Provisions of RFS Program on April 4, 2024

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a public webinar on April 4, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule (BRRR) provisions promulgated as part of the Renewable Fuel...more

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EPA and DOE Announce Funding to Spur Development of Advanced Biofuels

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on February 22, 2024, the release of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), “Inflation Reduction Act Funding for Advanced...more

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New Mexico Enacts Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Last week, the Governor of New Mexico signed House Bill 41 (“HB 41”) into law, establishing the Clean Fuel Standard (“CFS”), which, similar to programs in California, Oregon, and Washington, focuses on reducing the carbon...more

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hits the Runway with Farm-to-Fly Bills

On Jan. 22, Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced the Farm to Fly Act (S.3637) in the Senate. The purpose of the bill is to enable...more

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EU Regulations Restricting Imports of Renewable Natural Gas and Green Hydrogen Derivative Products

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The European Commission (EC) is in the process of implementing its “Union database” (UDB) to track all renewable gases and liquid fuels. Gases and fuels, whether produced in the EU or imported, will need to be registered in...more

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Eyes on Energy Tax Update: Fourth Quarter 2023

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Eyes on Energy Tax Update is a quarterly publication of the Holland & Knight Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team that provides highlights of important developments. The Renewable and Alternative Energy Tax Team also...more

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Washington Initiates Sustainable Aviation Fuel Rulemaking Under State’s Clean Fuel Standard Program

Proposed rulemaking will also add requirements for third-party verification and seek to harmonize Washington’s CFS program with low carbon fuel standard laws in California and Oregon...more

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IRS Notice 2024-6 provides guidance on sustainable aviation fuel credits

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 established sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits to benefit United States producers and importers of certain fuel mixtures containing SAF. On December 15, 2023, the Internal Revenue...more

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Vinson & Elkins Aviation Finance 2023 Recap: Top 5 Headline Events that Shaped the Aviation Industry

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As 2023 draws to a close we are taking a moment to recap on some of the headline events that have occurred in the aviation industry during the last 12 months:... 1. A New Aviation CLO Issuance- Alternative Aviation lender...more

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IRS, Treasury Department Release New Section 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit Guidance

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The IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury released on Dec. 15, 2023, Notice 2024-06 regarding Section 40B of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective for fuel mixtures sold or used after Dec. 31, 2022, and before Jan. 1, 2025,...more

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Cellulosic Biofuel/Renewable Fuel Standard: U.S. Energy Information Administration Report Addresses Renewable Natural Gas...

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) published a December 11th report entitled: New Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Targets Facilitate Renewable Natural Gas Production (“Report”)...more

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FERC denies Muni Complaint on Proposed RNG Interconnection Request

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On November 30, 2023, the Commission denied the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s (“MMPA”) complaint alleging that Northern Natural Gas Company (“Northern”) violated the Natural Gas Act (“NGA”) by refusing to execute an...more

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Bipartisan House Legislation Would Support Biofuels and Biomanufacturing Innovation

On November 14, 2023, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase biofuel production and reduce energy costs. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and...more

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EPA’s e-RIN Program Stalls

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), which administers the federal renewable fuels program known as the Renewable Fuel Standards (“RFS”), has been grappling with the best approach to incorporating electric...more

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U.S. EPA Announces New Climate-Focused Enforcement Strategy

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On September 28, 2023, the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance ("OECA") released a memorandum announcing its new Climate Enforcement and Compliance Strategy....more

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