Massachusetts mandate halted
In Massachusetts, US, the mandate that would have seen 2% of biofuels blended with conventional heating oil and diesel has been put on hold.
Due to come into effect last week (30 June 2010) the Clean Energy Biofuels Act would have begun at 2% before being increased to 5% in 2013.
The legislation was signed in 2008 in order to reward second generation biofuels and other non-corn-based alternatives to ethanol. It also included a proposal for a new fuel standard for the state, supporting the use of carbon-cutting technologies in vehicles.
But the state has suspended the rule after officials expressed concerns over the ‘unreasonable’ costs that would be forced onto customers and small businesses.
Due to come into effect last week (30 June 2010) the Clean Energy Biofuels Act would have begun at 2% before being increased to 5% in 2013.
The legislation was signed in 2008 in order to reward second generation biofuels and other non-corn-based alternatives to ethanol. It also included a proposal for a new fuel standard for the state, supporting the use of carbon-cutting technologies in vehicles.
But the state has suspended the rule after officials expressed concerns over the ‘unreasonable’ costs that would be forced onto customers and small businesses.
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