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November 14, 2014
According to an analysis of vehicle owners manuals for model year 2014 and 2015 cars, conducted by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), two-thirds of new car owners’ manuals approve the use of E15 (15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline). E15 is the most studied fuel in the world, and has been extensively tested for safety and fuel efficiency by the EPA and the Department of Energy. The EPA has certified that it is safe to use in make and model cars newer than 2001, representing over 80 percent of all vehicles on the road today. These fuels have also been found to be safe for use with existing infrastructure, including gas station pumping equipment. Despite these facts, E15 is only available in a handful of retail gasoline stations in the United States. That may change – at least in Chicago, with the Chicago City Council set to consider the use of E15 again.
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E15 Now Approved for Use in Two-Thirds of New Cars – Chicago Looks at E15 Again
According to an analysis of vehicle owners manuals model year 2014 and 2015 cars, two-thirds of new car owners’ manuals approve the use of E15 (15 percent ethanol, 85 percent gasoline). E15 is the most studied fuel in the world, and has been extensively tested for safety and fuel efficiency by the EPA and the Department of Energy. The EPA has certified that it is safe to use in make and model cars newer than 2001, representing over 80 percent of all vehicles on the road today. These fuels have also been found to be safe for use with existing infrastructure, including gas station pumping equipment. Despite these facts, E15 is only available in a handful of retail gasoline stations in the United States. That may change – at least in Chicago, with the Chicago City Council set to consider the use of E15 again.
RFS Roundup: 11th Hour Appeals to Revisit the 2014 RFS from Governors, Growers
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has yet to release the 2014 Renewable Volume Obligates (RVOs) for the Renewable Fuel Standard. OMB has 90 days to review the rules prior to release, putting the final date for release sometime the week of November 17. While the White House has not yet formally extended the review, it is possible that an additional 90 days will be added to the review period, pushing the final decision into 2015. With a few days until the official deadline to release the decision, lawmakers and stakeholders are still petitioning the Administration to revisit the 2014 renewable fuel volumes.
Event: Green Lands Blue Waters 2014 Conference
NOVEMBER 19 – 20, 2014 , DECATUR, IL
The conference is sponsored by Green Lands Blue Waters and the Agricultural Watershed Institute EESI is a supporting organization
Bioenergy and Sustainable Agriculture: Perennial Biomass Crops for Multiple Benefits
The 2014 Green Lands Blue Waters conference will focus on the role that perennial biomass crops can play. Green Lands Blue Waters supports the development of a multi-functioning agriculture system in the Mississippi River basin, particularly through the use of continuous living cover. This unique event will bring together individuals and organizations interested in the benefits that can be achieved through perennial biomass crops including renewable energy, clean water, wildlife habitat, soil health, and greenhouse gas reductions in addition to creating a more sustainable agricultural system. At the conference, technologies, logistics, markets, obstacles and opportunities for perennial biomass crops will be explored. Finding a balance between biomass production and environmental production, particularly in the Mississippi River basin will also be discussed.
For more information, please visit http://greenlandsbluewaters.net/2014-conference
Event: Renewable Energy Latin America & Caribbean Workshop, Conference & Exhibition (RELACCx)
ACORE and the Latin American and Caribbean Council on Renewable Energy Conference & Workshop
NOVEMBER 19 - 21, 2014 FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO
EESI is a supporting organization
Advancing Renewable Energy in Latin America and Integrated Farm Energy Systems Workshop (11/19)
This workshop will cover the integrated approach of iF8PS – Farm, Forest, Food, Feed, Fertilizer, Fuels, Feedstock for Chemicals (biochemicals), and Power Systems. These industries, while interconnected, are not integrated to maximize both the benefits to society and profits. In iF8PS, integrated systems closely work with natural systems while minimizing carbon footprints and creating meaningful community benefits that include local energy security, renewable fuels, healthier lifestyles and living spaces, humane animal husbandry practices and sustainable medium-scale farming. The iF8PS concept has the ability to create self-reliant, sustainable and healthy communities, as well as address the growing challenges posed by disaster and humanitarian relief needs. Generous support for this workshop has been provided by Agro Energy, Renew the Earth, the Club de Madrid and the P80 Group Foundation.
Speakers for the workshop will include:
The conference (11/20 – 11/21) will focus on renewable energy finance and development for Latin American and the Caribbean. Investors, developers, consultants and renewable energy businesses will share current challenges and opportunities in the development, regulation and financing of renewable energy. For more information, including registration and hotel details please visit www.relaccx.com.
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