RFS 11 years on
Advocates celebrate the 11 year anniversary of America’s most successful biofuels programme, the Renewable Fuel Standard.
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MIT: new approach could lower costs for biofuel production
According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a new microbial engineering technique could reduce contamination in biofermentation plants.
AFPM files petition for rulemaking with EPA
The AFPM has filed a petition for rulemaking with the EPA to move the point of obligation under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
MagneGas opens new location
MagneGas has announced the opening of its fourth facility in order to address the demand for its unique renewable fuel.
Frito-Lay for CNG
PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division has accelerated its investment in compressed natural gas vehicles.
DFW Airport receives carbon neutral rating
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has been awarded a carbon neutral recognition from the ACA programme.
ClearSign announces first major order
ClearSign Combustion Corporation has announced its first significant follow on order in flare application.
Share of renewables in North American electricity mix expected to rise
EIA projects that the North American share of energy generation from renewable and nuclear energy sources will grow from 38% in 2015 to 45% in 2025.
Fuel efficiency top priority
A recent study from Johnson Controls has shown, despite falling gas prices, US consumers are still placing fuel efficiency as top priority when buying a new car.
IEA: renewable energy continuing to increase market share
IEA data has highlighted the growth of renewable energy’s share in global energy supply, with renewables now the second largest source of global electricity production.
US DOE announce project funding
US Energy Department have announced US$7 million to accelerate fuel and engine co-optimisation technologies.
Clean diesel technology improving emissions
New clean diesel technology has been slashing truck emissions and propelling fuel savings.
AFPM files comments to US Securities Exchange Commission
AFPM’s comments focus on the consideration of whether to mandate requirements specifically for environmental, social, and governance disclosure, particularly in relation to climate change.
Increased use of natural gas contributes to reduction in carbon emissions
In Pennsylvania, carbon emissions from electricity generation decreased by almost 20% from 2005 - 2014 due to increased use of clean burning natural gas.
Trestle Energy promotes clean energy future
Trestle's founder, James Rhodes, has been on a summer tour of Midwest states advising ethanol and power producers, and policy decision makers, in anticipation of the Clean Power Plan.