05.07201807/05/2018
An Evaluation of Brazil’s RenovaBio Program

An Evaluation of Brazil’s RenovaBio Program

By In Biofuels, climate change, fuel standards, Paris Agreement, UncategorizedTags , , ,

According to the Paris Accords on Climate Change, each country is to develop its own goals for CO2 reductions and develop a program to meet these goals.  Brazil is an interesting case study in this effort.  Unlike other countries, Brazil has chosen to place a strong emphasis on transportation rather than electrical generation and building efficiency.  Brazil has a long history in renewable fuels with a continuous ethanol blending protocol since 1931.

In December of 2017 the Brazilian government passed the RenovaBio program in record time under the leadership of Congressman Evandro Gussi, pictured below.  Since then, the RenovaBio Committee has quickly moved to work out details of the program which is strongly based on California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
In April and May, the proposed protocol was opened to public comment in Brazil.

02.08201512/13/2017
“Sustainable Scoop” Interview: Janine Finnell of Leaders in Energy

“Sustainable Scoop” Interview: Janine Finnell of Leaders in Energy

By In alterantive energy, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Circular Economy, clean energy, Electric Generation, energy solutions, energy standards, energy start ups, energy usage, environmental consulting, environmental impact, fuel standards, green business partnership, Green Jobs, green organization, Job Creation, microgrid technology, Monthly Events, Networking, partnership, Renewable Energy, Solar, solar cells, solar panel, sustainability, sustainable agriculture, Sustainable Manufacturing, Uncategorized

By JANINE FINNELL, MIRIAM GENNARI, and TRAVIS HIGH This article is based on an interview with Janine Finnell, Clean Energy Ambassador and Founder, Leaders in Energy, by Miriam...

18.06201512/13/2017
Up with Octane and Down with Aromatics: Continuing Health Risks with Petroleum Fuels and the Need for Engine Efficiency

Up with Octane and Down with Aromatics: Continuing Health Risks with Petroleum Fuels and the Need for Engine Efficiency

By In auto industry, Bioenergy, clear air act, energy standards, fuel standards, gas fuels, legacy fuelsTags , , , , , , , , , , , ,

By BILL BRANDON Bill Brandon is deeply engaged with the biofuels and materials industry and also has a deep understanding of engines and alternative fuels.  His articles...