Minnesota’s Clean Transportation Standard bill is facing backlash from biofuels and agriculture groups over concerns about the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) involvement. The bill, which would require the MPCA commissioner to consult with state departments including agriculture to set annual standards and calculate the carbon intensity of transport fuels, has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while supporting rural agricultural communities. However, biofuels groups are concerned that the MPCA may not be the correct agency to lead the program or address the concerns of farmers and renewable fuel producers, as many biofuels producers have experienced delays of up to five years or more in obtaining permits from the MPCA. Minnesota’s biofuels and ag groups sent a letter to Democratic Governor Tim Walz outlining principles and policies when setting a clean transportation standard. They believe that such a standard should be technology and feedstock neutral, increase market access for renewable fuels, and follow a regional model. The legislation is receiving support from the Great Plains Institute, Minnesota Future Fuels Coalition, and electric vehicle manufacturing interests. The Minnesota Future Fuels Coalition includes the American Coalition for Ethanol, the Renewable Fuels Association, Amp Americas, ClearFlame Engine Technologies, sustainable aviation fuel developer Gevo Inc., Union of Concerned Scientists, Delta Airlines, and others.
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