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Hello, I'm submitting this comment on behalf of Caribou Biofuels,
Inc., a clean energy startup based in Modesto, CA, with hopes of
sharing one example of industry perspective on the 2020 Mobile
Source Strategy. We hope the State of California and CARB will
prioritize the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) for in-state biomass
to biofuel conversion, not only to decarbonize mobile sources but
to more fully recognize California's wildfire risk management and
green economic stimulus needs. While historically California's LCFS
program has included projects worldwide, it is time to prioritize
state initiatives -- those that are happening in CA, generating
revenue and jobs for CA, and benefitting CA. Caribou Biofuels is
one example of such an initiative; we are developing an innovative
gasifier technology that converts waste and biomass into clean
biofuels, biopower, and biochar (sequestered carbon that is
effective as a soil amendment, for water treatment, etc.).
Gasification has an unfairly poor reputation due to past issues
with this type of technology. We hope that the 2020 Mobile Source
Strategy and other state/CARB initiatives will take a fresh look at
gasification -- taking into account the immense advances made --
and consider this technology a supported pathway for carbon
sequestration and waste to energy. Currently, our technology is
being funded by Cal Fire and we are looking forward to
demonstrating our innovative process in CA's forests next summer.
Additionally, with the pressing issue of wildfires ravaging the
state, we hope to see an expedited approval process and/or
multiplier incentive for LCFS projects that involve woody biomass.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss these comments
further, our team is eager to engage with the state/CARB. Thank you
for your consideration.