No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-03T11:42:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2144 No Fuel Credits for Batteries Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/3/2025, 11:42 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2144

Bill 119 HR 2144, also known as the Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act, aims to clarify that electronic Renewable Identification Numbers (eRINs) cannot be used to meet the renewable fuel volume requirements set by the Renewable Fuel Program. The bill seeks to ensure that only physical RINs, which are paper certificates used to track the production and use of renewable fuels, can be used to demonstrate compliance with the program.

The bill is designed to prevent potential fraud and abuse in the renewable fuel market by specifying that eRINs, which are easier to manipulate and counterfeit compared to physical RINs, cannot be used to meet the renewable fuel volume obligations. This clarification is intended to uphold the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Program and ensure that the mandated levels of renewable fuels are actually being produced and used in transportation fuel.

In addition to addressing the issue of eRINs, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Renewable Fuel Program. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 2144 is to strengthen the enforcement mechanisms of the program and prevent any loopholes that could undermine its effectiveness in promoting the use of renewable fuels in the transportation sector.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2144

Bill HR 2144 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2144 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2025. Bill HR 2144's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of March 14, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2144

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2144

To clarify that eRINs are not authorized for purposes of satisfying the volume of renewable fuel that needs to be contained in transportation fuel for purposes of the Renewable Fuel Program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kyree Hurst

1,158

1 year ago

I think this bill is good because it stops giving fuel credits to batteries. It will help the environment and save money. I support this bill because it is important for our future. Did you know this bill also includes provisions for promoting renewable energy sources?