While vehicle emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles and engines are not something new, the EPA has set its focus on the reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter in order to improve overall fuel efficiency for engines. The near-divergent requirements, if enacted, will be both a difficult and costly obligation for manufacturers and fleets […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions
Even if you understand the basics of carbon offsets , it’s easy to get bogged down in the complexity, acronyms and jargon that conjure up images of Clark Griswold’s tangled ball of holiday lights (a timely nod to the cinematic masterpiece that is Christmas Vacation). Today, we’ll try to help unravel that complexity a bit by […]
Read MoreA new EPA standard
On Monday, December 20th, President Joe Biden committed to raising the average fuel mileage on new vehicles to 40 MPG in passenger cars and light duty trucks. EPA standards will be improved upon annually until the 40 MPG target is achieved in the year 2026. The most recent target was 32 MPG, set by the […]
Read MoreBio Benefits
Distillates play a significant role in our economy, but they also drive conversations around emission reduction. Recently, there has been an undeniable discussion to alter our carbon footprint for the sake of global health. How can we bridge a century+ gap and still maintain peak efficiency while supporting our local economy? Biodiesel is a step […]
Read MoreLivestock Emissions
Greenhouse gasses (GHG) seem to be at the front of emissions discussions year over year. When discussing the topic and contributing factors, we hear about transportation, industrial usage, residential usage, and deforestation – but what about agricultural effects? According to the EPA, agriculture accounted for nearly 10% of the US Greenhouse gas emissions in 2019. […]
Read MoreElectric Marine Operation
The International Maritime Organization rule, IMO 2020 established strict regulations on marine vessel sulfur emissions, there are really two common ways to comply with regulation. Either limit the sulfur content in the fuel being used or add scrubbing units to the exhaust system to capture the excess sulfur oxide being expelled from the vessel’s exhaust. […]
Read MoreNew Mexico: New Oil and Gas Regulations
The Oil Conservation Division (OCD) and its parent agency, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) began work on stricter regulations on gas emissions from extraction facilities last year as mandated by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham through an executive order. Grisham established the State’s Climate Change Task Force, made up of EMNRD and the […]
Read MoreEvolving Emissions Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Andrew Wheeler recently said that he anticipates the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards rule to be finalized within the next month or two. The primary questions to answer at this point are, what does the rule seek to accomplish and how does this affect heavy-duty trucks?
Read MoreCleaner Air Coming to California
Earlier this week, California senator Nancy Skinner proposed a daring bill that targets air quality and limiting greenhouse gas emissions. The bill would oblige the California Air Resources Board to, “require a 40 percent reduction in diesel emissions by 2030 and an 80 percent reduction by 2050.” This is not the state’s first proposed bill […]
Read MoreOil drive vs. Electric ride
Governor Wolf is attempting to “clean up” Pennsylvania’s emissions. His new Executive Order will require 25% of government vehicles to be replaced by electric vehicle by 2025. The big push for this change is mostly financially motivated, as it is projected to gain the state just under 3 billion dollars in subsidies due to a […]
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