Sugarcane ethanol producers are stepping up our profile in the debate over the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). We’ve been active for a while sharing vital facts about clean, advanced biofuels like sugarcane ethanol and lending our expertise and support to policymakers currently exploring the issue. Here’s a quick update on our activities so far and future plans.
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Regulatory Oversight Threatens Sugarcane Ethanol Supplies to U.S.
Brazilian sugarcane ethanol has become an important component of America’s advanced biofuels supply. But language tucked away in a proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulemaking could effectively end U.S. access to this clean renewable fuel.
Regulatory Oversight Threatens Sugarcane Ethanol Supplies to U.S.
Brazilian sugarcane ethanol has become an important component of America’s advanced biofuels supply. But language tucked away in a proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rulemaking could effectively end U.S. access to this clean renewable fuel.
A Renewed Voice in the Debate Over Renewable Fuels
Sugarcane ethanol plays a modest but important role supplying the United States with clean renewable fuel. Last year, Brazilian sugarcane ethanol comprised only 3 percent of all renewable fuel consumed by Americans, but provided nearly one-quarter of the U.S. supply of advanced biofuels. These vital facts are getting lost in a debate that’s heating up in Washington, D.C., so sugarcane ethanol producers plan to step up our profile.
A Renewed Voice in the Debate Over Renewable Fuels
Sugarcane ethanol plays a modest but important role supplying the United States with clean renewable fuel. Last year, Brazilian sugarcane ethanol comprised only 3 percent of all renewable fuel consumed by Americans, but provided nearly one-quarter of the U.S. supply of advanced biofuels. These vital facts are getting lost in a debate that’s heating up in Washington, D.C., so sugarcane ethanol producers plan to step up our profile.
UNICA – Response to ASA Report
The Brazilian sugarcane industry is one of the best, most efficient and competitive examples of tropical agriculture in the world today and an example of the power of farmers to overcome adversity and compete in the global economy.
UNICA’s Comments on the Renewable Fuel Standard Assessment White Paper: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts
The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments in response to the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Renewable Fuel Standard Assessment White Paper: Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Other Environmental Impacts (“RFS White Paper”).
Why do Americans pay more for sugar?
Most Americans who start the day stirring a spoonful of sugar into their coffee would be surprised to learn they generally pay more for the sweetener than residents of other countries buying it on the global market. Major American commodities traders track two prices for sugar – a world price and a more expensive U.S. price. Why the difference?
Why do Americans pay more for sugar?
Most Americans who start the day stirring a spoonful of sugar into their coffee would be surprised to learn they generally pay more for the sweetener than residents of other countries buying it on the global market. Major American commodities traders track two prices for sugar – a world price and a more expensive U.S. price. Why the difference?
UNICA’s Comments on “Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards
The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (“UNICA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments on the proposed rule, entitled “Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2013 Renewable Fuel Standards” (“2013 RFS2 Rule”), 78 Fed. Reg. 9281, issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) on February 7, 2013.
