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Example

California RPS biomass verification requirements

California’s RPS imposes a reporting requirement that applicants submit information on the type and source of biomass used. However, it does not impose further standards for cultivation, collection, or transportation to ensure sustainable production. This is a common flaw across state RPS laws.

Documents

  • Existing Laws

    California Energy Commission, Commission Guidebook: Renewables Portfolio Standard Eligibility

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  • Existing Laws

    Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015, SB 350

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Related Resources

Resource

Report, Defining Biomass as a Source of Renewable Energy

States and State Governments Example

Massachusetts RPS

States and State Governments Resource

Report, Environmental Justice in the Renewable Energy Transition

States and State Governments Model Law

LPDD Model Law: Carbon-Neutral Bioenergy Acquisition Law

States and State Governments Example

Michigan RPS Biomass Definition

States and State Governments Example

Georgia Bioenergy Sales and Use Tax Incentives

States and State Governments