Articles tagged under: California Air Resources Board
A ‘Double Penalty’ for Biofuels
Published August 28, 2024
Growth Energy has submitted public comments to the California Air Resources Board regarding California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The biofuels trade group said CARB’s sustainability certification requirement is “an unfair and double penalty for corn starch bioethanol.”California’s Biofuel Cap Sparks Criticism from U.S. Canola Association
Published August 22, 2024
The California Air Resources Board is proposing a 20 percent cap on biofuels made from canola and soybean oil for the state’s low-carbon fuel standard. U.S. Canola Association Executive Director Tom Hance said the proposal could result in a greater…California Change Has Ramifications for Soybean Processing
Published August 14, 2024
The California Air Resources Board is considering a change in its rules which would limit the amount of soybean oil eligible for its low carbon tax credits to 20 percent of overall soybean oil production. This proposal is open for…California Rule Threatens Supply Chain
Published April 18, 2024
A bipartisan group of senators, including North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, are asking the Environmental Protection Agency to reject a rule from the California Air Resources Board. CARB’s goal is to convert the national railroad fleet to…MSGA: Another Appeal is Likely
Published April 11, 2024
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association was one of the organizations challenging the waiver of California's zero-emissions standard. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek was not surprised by the ruling. Another appeal is likely. "The big group of petitioners is going to meet soon…Appeals Court Upheld California’s EV Mandate
Published April 9, 2024
The federal court of appeals in Washington, D.C. has upheld California’s vehicle emissions waiver, allowing the state to adopt more stringent fuel emission standards than the federal government. The California Air Resources Board is requiring 100 percent of the new…Growing Opposition to the Proposed Ban on Gas-Powered Vehicles
Published October 7, 2020
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to ban the sale of all gas-powered vehicles by 2035 has implications for the entire U.S. economy. Minnesota Auto Dealers Association President Scott Lambert says 14 states have given the California Air Resources Board…