Let’s Bring Competition to the Fuel Pump

By JOHN HOFMEISTER: Why are we asking the question “What do we do when oil prices once again crush the global economy?” The answer is simple: It is as inevitable as the sun rise. The capital-spending reductions now in place around the world because of low oil prices, especially the draconian cuts in North America, […]

If You Think All Alt Fuels are Taxed the Same? Think Again!

In theory, if all motor fuels were taxed equitably it would ensure tax consistency among jurisdictions and reduce consumer burdens. In practice, motor fuel taxes vary widely between jurisdictions and across fuel types. This is largely because federal and some state highway excise taxes are based on volume, not on energy content, resulting in significant […]

U.S. DOE Funding Opportunity

Lone Star Clean fuels Alliance would like to encourage all of our interested stakeholders to apply for the following funding opportunity. We are happy to provide a letter of support for your application and provide any additional assistance that might be required for your application. Please ACT FAST, the deadline for Concept Papers is October […]

Texas is a State Finalists for the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership Award

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that 21 states will receive grants through the Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP) to add infrastructure needed to supply more renewable fuel to America’s drivers. Since announcing the program in May 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) received applications requesting over $130 million, outpacing the […]

10 Things I Love About My Electric Vehicle

To celebrate National Drive Electric Week, the U.S. Department of Energy and Energy Saver are spreading the word about plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). Erik Nelsen from the Clean Cities Team at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory talks about his EV experience.

National Drive Electric Week in Texas

September always means National Drive Electric week, and we love celebrating Electric Vehicles and charging along with the rest of the country. Throughout the week of September 12th through September 20th more than 100,000 people are expected to attend the more than 180 events planned in over 175 US cities, 41 states and four countries, […]