Randy Hopkins

Policy recommendations related to the implementation and application of Buy Canada policies to electric vehicle charging grants or financing programs. Policy recommendation related to vehicle tailpipe emissions standards. Policy recommendations regarding Canada's Greening Government Strategy. Recommendations for how connected electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure can be used to create widespread electric grid benefits by leveraging the embedded metrology of a connected charging station in lieu of deploying additional electricity meters Recommendations related to the implementation of requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations under Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and Regulation Policy recommendations with regard to the Clean Fuel Regulation. Policy recommendations with regard to programs that support the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that facilitate the movement of goods and people with electricity across Canada. Policy recommendations to develop federal Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready requirements.

The Federal Clean Fuel Standard in relation to renewable fuels & emissions reductions Tax policy in relation to renewable fuels and emissions trading Regulations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, insofar as they relate to biofuels content in motor vehicle fuel. National Biomass Ethanol Program insofar as it relates to our existing ethanol plants. Federal trade policy in respect of tariffs on and exclusions of imported corn and ethanol. Federal energy policy in relation to renewable fuels and emissions trading Ethanol Expansion Program insofar as it relates to present and proposed ethanol plants. ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative insofar as it relates to present and proposed ethanol plants. Bill C-30, formerly known as the Clean Air Act, in respect of requirements for the inclusion of ethanol in motor fuels.

Policies, legislation and regulations relating to the availability, production and protection of domestic biofuels in Canada. Consultations and discussions with government officials regarding procurement policies for liquid transportation fuels, including the increased use of biofuels by the Government of Canada and federal Crown corporations. Consultations and discussions with government officials regarding federal funding programs and initiatives to promote the availability of domestically produced biofuels in Canada and internationally. All matters related to the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) as they relate to biofuels and to ensuring a level playing field between imported and domestically produced biofuels.