Calculation of Lifecycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Addresses calculation of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for the renewable fuel standard (RFS) recently expanded by P.L. 110-140, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Explains curre...

Addresses calculation of lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions for the renewable fuel standard (RFS) recently expanded by P.L. 110-140, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Explains current RFS requirements for EPA, reviews lifecycle analysis, and discusses current controversy. Analyzes land use change estimations for the lifecycle emissions, and discusses California low carbon fuel standard. Considers Congressional role in oversight and related legislation. Includes graphs and tables.

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