Today in Biofuels Opinion: “the inclusion of indirect land use change measurements and methodology – may discourage investment in continued research and development.”

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Executive Vice President Brent Erickson: “The biotechnology industry supports and applauds California’s attempt to mitigate the impact of transportation on climate change through adoption of a Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Unfortunately, the rule adopted today – in particular the inclusion of indirect land use change measurements and methodology – may discourage investment in continued research and development of the same low carbon biofuels that are needed by California to meet its goals.”

Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association: “Adopting this standard sets a dangerous precedent about the application of unproven science to industries across the country. This standard is based on flawed analysis and selectively enforced penalties against biofuels only. In unfairly penalizing ethanol, ARB is relegating California to more petroleum use as biofuels are the only viable alternative liquid fuel.

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