In California, in proceedings before California energy and environmental agencies, the Engine Technology Forum (ETF) called on policymakers to recognize the continued importance of advanced renewable biodiesel fuels and maximize their roles and inclusion as essential decarbonization options.
“Both CARB and the CEC have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and inclusive policies and guidance that will signal to the marketplace and to consumers that vehicle owners and businesses alike will have a full array of proven, available and affordable tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions without harming the economy,” says Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum.
Through gradually reducing carbon intensity of the fuel pool, low carbon fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel have been a reliable success story in delivering near term progress toward decarbonization. However, the proposed feedstock caps and “sustainability guardrails” on biofuel production proposed by CARB impart a greater burden than benefit to Californians. Renewable fuel producers, petroleum suppliers and fleets that must rely on ICEs using low carbon fuels to comply with the spirit of California’s ZEV/near-ZEV transition will be most impacted.
The use of low carbon renewable fuels across this vast population of vehicles has contributed substantially to California’s progress and current success in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. According to CARB’s own data, the program in its present form is exceeding expectations in reducing carbon intensity from transportation fuels.
Tags: biodiesel, California, Engine Technology Forum
Category: Policy
