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Even labor unions are involved as any change in ethanol requirements could remove hundreds of jobs from several sectors. As long as electrical vehicle power generation is sourced from greener forms of energy such as methane siphoning from landfills or dairy farms , the EPA is considering expanding RINs to encapsulate EVs. Refiners could also gain RINs from making use of advanced biofuels such as renewable diesel made from plant oils or animal fats.
There is a lot on the table to discuss when considering the next phase of the RFS program, and it could alter the trajectory of biofuels for more than a decade. Email Address. By Tavis Kilian. Posted: January 11, They can either: Blend renewable components into fuels in order to receive tradeable credits known as Renewable Identification Numbers RINs Refuse to blend renewable components and purchase RINs in order to offset their lack of ethanol blending The credits exist to incentivize refiners to blend the fuel because it does cost more to add ethanol to mix.
What Else is on the Docket? Be sure to check out the latest articles and Basin Breakdown Podcast! The ongoing oil crisis in the US has caused many people to ask why gasoline prices have skyrocketed to record highs despite the fact that the supply of oil available to the market has increased in recent weeks.
Obligated parties under the RFS program are refiners or importers of gasoline or diesel fuel. EPA calculates and establishes RVOs every year through rulemaking, based on the CAA volume requirements and projections of gasoline and diesel production for the coming year. The standards are converted into a percentage and obligated parties must demonstrate compliance annually.
The four categories of renewable fuel have the following assigned D-codes:. Obligated parties must obtain sufficient RINs for each category in order to demonstrate compliance with the annual standard. In other words, the fuel with a higher GHG reduction threshold can be used to meet the standards for a lower GHG reduction threshold.
For example, fuels or RINs for advanced biofuel i. For cellulosic standards, an additional flexibility is provided. Skip to main content. Renewable Fuel Standard Program. Contact Us.
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