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EPA regs on biogas producers upheld by D.C. Circuit

Court also rejects request for stay of power plant rule

07/19/24 1:37 PM By Steve Davies

A federal appeals court has upheld EPA regulations covering biogas producers who want to benefit from the Renewable Fuel Standard, saying that under the law, the agency “must be able to verify that the biogas-derived fuel it is being asked to count as renewable was made with the correct biogas.”

Biogas producers, EPA square off in DC Circuit

04/25/24 4:01 PM By Steve Davies

Attorneys for EPA and biogas producers faced skeptical questions from a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges in arguments today involving EPA’s authority to regulate the industry under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

EPA could soon allow electric vehicles to qualify for RFS credits

06/29/22 6:35 AM By Noah Wicks

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to act later this year on 15-year-old Renewable Fuel Standard language that would allow power derived from renewable biomass for electric vehicle charging to qualify for credits through the program.

Digester business booming, but some question their value

02/02/22 6:34 AM By Steve Davies

Anaerobic digesters that take manure and turn it into biomethane for the transportation sector and other industrial uses are a key part of the dairy industry’s strategy to get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Democratic climate package could expand biofuels, spur methane capture

11/03/21 6:36 AM By Philip Brasher

The $1.75 trillion Build Back Better bill that congressional Democrats are struggling to get across the finish line offers new incentives to expand production of biofuels while encouraging livestock operations to capture and sell biogas.

Dairy farmers respond to Newsom’s 30x30 order: Restore incentive dollars first

02/17/21 7:51 AM By Brad Hooker

California dairy farmers have one clear message for the Newsom administration when it comes to combating climate change.

US dairies turning manure into 'brown gold'

07/11/18 5:25 AM By Fran Howard

A growing number of U.S. dairy producers are realizing innovative income streams from what they are calling “brown gold.” They are using digesters to turn manure into biogas, which is later converted into compressed or liquefied natural gas, electricity or other fuels.

Scientists explore bacteria that eats greenhouse gases

02/14/18 4:14 PM By Sandra Cowherd

One research team may have found a way to turn trash into treasure by converting methane into fuel.

Biomethane projects aim to up-cycle bovine emissions

01/19/18 3:04 PM By Sandra Cowherd

Four California utilities look to turn dairy biogas into profit, issuing a draft solicitation for dairy biomethane pilot projects under California Senate Bill 1383.

Tax credit would level playing field for renewables

11/01/17 6:10 AM By Sandra Cowherd

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2017 - Congress is considering a bill to extend tax credits for clean energy. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., introduced the Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act, which applies to closed-loop and open-loop biomass facilities, as well as geothermal, municipal solid waste, qualified hydropower and marine and hydrokinetic facilities.

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Dec. 20, 2024: Todd Van Hoose on Farm Credit System, farm economy

The Farm Credit System has experienced many changes in recent decades to better support rural America. Todd Van Hoose, retiring president and CEO of the Farm Credit Council, discussed the viability of lenders in 2025 and looked back at a historic farm bill advocacy push. Christy Seyfert will succeed Van Hoose in January.

Then, The Russell Group’s Jessica Schulken and John Weber from Monument Advocacy discuss the potential impacts of DOGE and what influence RFK Jr. may have on the food and agriculture industries.

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