Ethanol Producers Face Current, Future GHG Emissions Reporting Concerns

Ethanol Producer Magazine March 2010
By Wade Watson

Thoroughly understanding the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting rules will be critical for ethanol producers in 2010 and beyond.

The U.S. EPA passed its final rule Sept. 22, for mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. Affected companies were required to begin collecting data Jan. 1, with the first GHG emission reports due March 31, 2011. Ethanol was not named as a source category in the final rule, however, the EPA will be reviewing the final rule in 2010 and ethanol may be added as a source category.

For now, ethanol producers must meet GHG reporting requirements if they emit 25,000 metric tons or more of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per year through stationary fuel combustion. The requirement is specified in the final rule’s Subpart C: General Stationary Fuel Combustion Sources.

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