The Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (PTC), also called the 45Z after the section of the act in which it was passed, was implemented on January 1, 2024 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The IRA contained additional low carbon fuel tax credits and incentives for carbon capture and utilization (45Q), […]
On July 15, 2026, Hawaii became the 5th state to enact a Clean Fuel Standard regulation. The bill, SB 1120, aims to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels sold in the state by 10% below the 2019 baseline by 2035 and 50% below baseline by 2045. SB 1120 implements a new clean fuel standard in […]
EHS performance in regulated industrial operations depends on something more fundamental than technical compliance: the trust of regulators, employees, and fenceline communities that the company’s EHS positions are accurate, defensible, and grounded in operational reality. AI adoption at scale introduces a specific risk to that trust. If not used properly, positions advance further and faster […]
The New Mexico Environment Department Clean Transportation Fuel Program (NMED CTFP) officially went into effect on April 1, 2026. This program aims to decrease the carbon intensity of transportation fuels used in New Mexico below a 2018 baseline by 20% by 2030 and 30% by 2040. Like similar programs in California, Oregon and Washington, the […]
Hurricane season starts June 1. The annual tropical forecasts from Colorado State University (CSU) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting the “2026 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have below-normal activity. 2026 CSU Forecast 2026 NOAA Forecast 1991-2020 Average Named Storms 13 8-14 14.4 Hurricanes 6 3-6 7.2 The CSU forecast summary states: “Current weak La Niña conditions are likely to transition to El Niño in the next few months, with the potential for […]
Feedstock supply chain compliance is a critical driver of profitability and operational success for low carbon fuel producers. As regulatory requirements continue to expand across federal, state, and international programs, companies must ensure their supply chains meet stringent sustainability and traceability standards without creating unnecessary administrative burden. Proper development of feedstock supply chain traceability programs […]
The proposed language for the “Begin Actual Construction” NSR Rule was signed yesterday by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. This proposal aims to distinguish between constructing a stationary source and constructing non-emitting components, clarifying exactly what physical work can begin prior to receiving an NSR permit and potentially reducing the timeline between permit receipt and start […]
Thank you to those who attended one of the webinars in our Storage Tanks Compliance series. We covered the most pressing tank compliance challenges throughout the series from EPA efforts and enforcement trends, AP-42 and calculations methodologies to 114 Requests. Here are our final takeaways on the primary trends and risks facing storage tank operations […]
While NESHAP Subpart Y remains the primary regulatory framework for marine vessel loading, the operational boundary between it and refinery-wide compliance under MACT CC, etc. has effectively dissolved. Since MACT CC fenceline monitoring requires measurement for the entire property, emissions originating from marine vessels have the potential to be captured in the measured concentrations, exposing […]
At TRICORD Consulting, our GMAP technology is cutting-edge, but what truly sets us apart is who we are and how we work. Since 2013, we’ve been driven by a mission to make a difference, not just by delivering data, but by building transformational relationships rooted in knowledge, honesty, and dependability. Our GMAP service isn’t just […]