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Comments to EPA on Accounting Framework for Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Emissions PDF

On July 20th, 2011, EPA published its Final Three-Year Deferral Rule which deferred for three years a requirement for biomass burning facilities to account for their net carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. EPA plans to conduct an examination of the science associated with biogenic CO2 emissions from bioenergy plants in the next three years, and the Agency has already begun this process.

Forests and the Adaptive Management Plan for the California Cap-and-Trade Regulation PDF

On October 10, 2011, the California Air Resources Board released a draft plan for managing any adverse impacts to forests which might occur as a result of forest offset projects associated with the California cap-and-trade rule.  The key elements of the plan include identifying relevant sources of forest data, analyzing the data to determine if an adverse impact is caused by the cap-and-trade program, identifying potential actions to remedy the impact, and a commitment by ARB to take action.

Northern Forest Renewable Energy Report PDF

Fossil fuels are the leading cause of climate change, and their extraction and combustion cause many other serious environmental and social impacts.  For this reason, one of the most important tasks for our age is to accomplish a transition to renewable home-grown sources of energy.  However, renewable energy development also has impacts and could encroach on large areas of intact forestland in northern New England.  How do we decide when these new developments are truly necessary?

California Cap-and-Trade Rule Progresses Toward Implementation PDF

The State of California continues to finalize its cap-and-trade regulation.  The regulation is expected to become enforceable January 1, 2012; however, covered entities will not have an emissions obligation until 2013.  It is anticipated that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will allocate emissions allowances and hold two allowance auctions in 2012.  It was also announced in a CARB meeting on August 24, 2011, that three new offset protocols are being considered for possible adoption in 2012.

Biomass Sustainability in the California Low Carbon Fuels Regulation PDF

The State of California has a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation which mandates that California’s transportation fuels should be at least 10 percent less carbon intensive by the year 2020.  The LCFS does not mandate the adoption of any particular fuel, but it will likely drive demand for biofuels (and possibly also drive demand for natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity).

Comments on California's Mandatory Reporting Rule for biomass greenhouse gas emissions PDF

On August 9, 2011, a group of environmental organizations, including The Wilderness Society, provided comments (see below) to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on proposed revisions to the Regulation for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (MRR).

Continued development of the California Cap-and-Trade Rule PDF

The State of California continues implementing and developing a suite of innovative climate policies including a Renewable Portfolio Standard, a Regional Planning and Smart Growth program, and a Low Carbon Fuel Standard.  A cap-and-trade rule will supplement these efforts and is expected to begin in 2013.

Principles for sustainable biomass PDF

The Wilderness Society has developed a set of biomass definition principles that explicitly outline the necessary environmental safeguards for direct and indirect federal incentives and mandates (see below). In addition, a group of environmental organizations, including The Wilderness Society, has produced a similar one-page document that includes enforceable limits on what types of biomass sources and facilities can be incentivized (see below).  

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