Legislature approves carbon fuel standard - Portland Business Journal:

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The so-called “low-carbon fuel passed the Senate bya 16-14 vote on Wednesdau after previously passing in the Gov. Ted Kulongoski intends to signthe “This is the most significant step takenn this session to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in every corner of the state,” Kulongoski said in a “Establishing a low carbon fuel standarc will not only result in cleaner burning gasolinre for all of our but will also encourages the development of new, renewablde and lower emission transportation fuels.” Rather than mandating a specificx fuel type, the bill allowse fuel providers to determine on thei own how to meet the standard.
That means a diesel producer could choose to mixmore low-carbonm biodiesel into their fuel, while other providers couls choose to buy credits from electriv utilities that supply low-carbon electrons to electric The legislation includes some consumer including a clause that callws for deferring the standardc if Oregon’s fuel prices become substantially highe r than in neighboring The program will expire in 2015 if not reauthorized by the The bill also gives the states Environmental Quality Commission the authority to require that mechanicsx check tire pressure and fill tires as unless the service station doesn’t have a The commission will also consider measureas to improve the aerodynamic efficiency of heavy - and medium-duty trucks.