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Fostering Innovation in Transportation with Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
Canada is rolling out new legislation that will rewrite the transportation industry. The Clean Fuel Regulations incentivise businesses to implement new technologies that lower carbon usage and promote the development and adoption of greener fuels, making Canada a worldwide leader in alternate transportation fuels while bringing the country to net-zero carbon emissions.This article explores how…
A Complete Guide to British Columbia's LCFS: Making the BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard Work for You
British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) works to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of British Columbia’s fuel pool by creating economic incentives for low-carbon fuel suppliers and imposing regulations on fuel suppliers. These incentives seek to expedite the adoption of alternative fuels across BC’s transportation sector This article explains how British Columbia’s Low Carbon…
Canada's Emissions Reduction Plan: Planning for Zero-Emission Fleets by 2040
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is a sweeping suite of regulations aimed at reducing emissions across every sector of the nation’s economy. The transportation industry will be among the most heavily impacted, with 100% of passenger cars and commercial truck sales slated to be zero-emission as early as 2035. As a result, internal combustion engine…
Maximizing the Benefits of Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations for Your Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations are scheduled to go into full effect 1 July, 2023. The Regulations are an integral part of Canada’s climate plan and seek to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Market-based incentives will give owners of electric vehicle charging stations the opportunity to earn cash rebates by reducing their carbon emissions.…
Changes to Washington’s Economy: Understanding the Impacts of the Clean Fuel Standard
The Clean Fuel Standard was introduced to Washington State in January 2023. Modeled after a similar program in California, the Clean Fuel Standard incentivizes the adoption of low-carbon fuels in the transportation sector by allowing electric vehicle owners to earn credits for their reduced emissions. This new program will have major impacts on Washington’s economy…
Converting to Electric Fleets in Washington: New Legislation Pushes Businesses to Clean Fuels
Washington has passed several new pieces of legislation focused on reducing emissions – and incentivizing electric vehicles in the process. In 2021, Washington State adopted the Climate Commitment Act, a cap-and-investment program aimed at reducing the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. The following year, the Clean Fuels Standard was approved to curb carbon pollution from the…
What to Know Before Applying to Washington's Clean Fuel Standard
Washington State’s Clean Fuel Standard took effect January 1, 2023, enabling electric vehicle owners to earn revenue through their reduced carbon emissions. The program seeks to reduce Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing reduced usage of oil-based fuels in the transportation sector and encouraging increased usage of low carbon and electric vehicles. Participants enrolling in…
Washington Clean Fuel Standard: Fleet Owner's Guide
Washington State implemented the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS) on January 1, 2023. The program seeks to curb pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which is a primary contributor to Washington’s air pollution and climate contributions. The CFS uses a market-based system that incentivizes fuel producers to reduce the carbon intensity of their transportation…
California's Zero-Emission Trucks Mandate: Opportunities and Challenges for Fleets
On April 28, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously passed a new regulation that enforces a more widespread transition to zero-emission vehicles: The Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. The ACF requires fleets consisting of medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks across California to transition to zero-emission vehicles. The regulation mandates that all large government…
A Decade of Change: How California's LCFS Has Transformed the Transportation Sector
Over the past decade, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) has played a pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from California’s transportation sector. The program has incentivized the use of low carbon fuels, electric vehicles, and other zero-emission transportation technologies, leading to significant emissions reductions and cleaner air. This article will explore how the…