| First Name: | Daisy |
|---|---|
| Last Name: | Laurino |
| Email Address: | daisy.laurino@dot.ca.gov |
| Affiliation | Caltrans |
| Subject | LCFS Workshop - alternative sources of biomass and methane |
| Comment |
Hi - Comment in response to slide 41. Slide 39 states an increase of soybean production from 35 to 98 million acres in 2025 and this will increase going forward to achieve goals. These increases in farmland will also increase GHG emissions and need for water. Slide 11 shows a fast increase of renewable diesel volumes, plus existing alternative fuels using biomass. Due to the amendment to Order 2449 requiring renewable diesel for prime contractors, Caltrans studied producers of renewable diesel and observed that feedstock prices affects decision to produce. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/cvr-pauses-renewable-diesel-plans-feedstock-prices-surge-2021-08-03/ Therefore, 3 concerns - increase of water requirements in a drought ridden CA, consumers facing higher food prices and producers affected by high feedstock prices. Slide 41 - reflects these are also CARB's concerns. What about CARB connecting LCFS' program with recycling instead? • Instead of virgin biomass, how about recycled biomass from restaurants, schools, etc. example Crimson Renewable Energy https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/crimson-renewable-energy-opens-new-facility-in-southwest-bakersfield • Find an alternative source for methane like CALRecycle or disposal sites for plastics as source of CH4? or other wastes? |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2023-02-22 14:16:55 |
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