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Renewable fuel standards can play greater role in reducing Canada’s GHG emissions

Renewable fuel standards can play greater role in reducing Canada’s GHG emissions

Ethanol blending in 2013 reduced gasoline-related GHG emissions by 2.1 megatonnes The government’s existing mandate has played a key role in reducing the carbon intensity in gasoline, while providing market access and economic stability for Canada’s ethanol industry, according a new Conference Board of Canada report. Maintaining Renewable Fuel Standards can be an integral part of Canada’s […]

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Aggressive US policy reduces energy use, emissions; boosts renewables, efficiency – EIA

Aggressive US policy reduces energy use, emissions; boosts renewables, efficiency – EIA

Reductions in transportation energy consumption driven by fuel economy requirements Tax credits and efficiency standards for appliances and vehicles have been key drivers for increasing renewable energy use and energy efficiency in the US according to the US Energy Information Administration. Extending these policies and increasing the stringency of the Clean Power Plan beyond 2030 […]

API cautions Obama Administration: Offshore well control rule could harm safety

API cautions Obama Administration: Offshore well control rule could harm safety

Gulf of Mexico area is one of the most important American regions for energy resources, infrastructure The American Petroleum Institute repeated industry concerns Wednesday to the Obama Administration that the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s (BSEE) Well Control Rule may have unintended negative consequences for safety and affect future offshore energy projects. “The Well Control Rule […]