The impact of key US biofuel policies: An example of the US RFS and California's LCFS

Whistance, J; Thompson, W

HERO ID

11320538

Reference Type

Book/Book Chapter

Year

2019

Language

English

HERO ID 11320538
Year 2019
Title The impact of key US biofuel policies: An example of the US RFS and California's LCFS
Book Title Biofuels, bioenergy and food security: Technology, institutions and policies
Authors Whistance, J; Thompson, W
Editor Debnath, D; Babu, SC
Publisher Text Academic Press
City San Diego, CA
Page Numbers 179-192
Abstract In this chapter, we highlight two prominent and overlapping renewable fuel policies in the United States: the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) at the federal level and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in California. Although they are implemented at different levels, the policies have important cross-effects that influence consumer prices in both “regions,” the ability of obligated parties to meet policy requirements, and the ability to achieve social goals. We analyze hypothetical policy regimes using a set of partial equilibrium models covering both agricultural and biofuel markets. We find that the policies are mutually reinforcing, in that the implementation of one of these policies makes meeting the other policy easier.
Doi 10.1016/B978-0-12-803954-0.00010-3
Wosid WOS:000667008600011
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Isbn 9780128039540
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
Keyword greenhouse gas; motor fuel; renewable fuel; California; RFS; LCFS