Renewable Fuel Rules - Greenhouse Gas Reduction Thresholds

Transportation fuel sold or introduced into commerce in the US that is produced from facilities constructed after December 2007 will be treated as a renewable fuel only if it achieves at least a 20% reduction in life-cycle GHG emissions compared to baseline life-cycle GHG emissions. For calendar years 2008 and 2009, any ethanol plant that is fired with natural gas, biomass, or any combination thereof will be deemed to be in compliance with the 20% reduction requirement of Section 210 of EISA 2007 and Section 211 of the Clean Air Act. This requirement is implemented through EPA finalising regulations (as of February 2010) for the National Renewable Fuel Standard Program for 2010 and beyond.

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