July 23, 2023
New York's Clean Fuel Standard: An Introduction
New York State’s Clean Fuel Standard
On June 8, 2023, the New York State Senate passed a bill to expand low-carbon and alternate fuel options across New York State. The bill, which requires approval from the governor before it becomes law, would establish the Clean Fuel Standard of 2023, which would introduce an energy rebate program that would allow electric vehicle (EV) owners to earn revenue based on their reduced carbon emissions.
Modeled after California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the NY CFS is a market-based policy that would set a baseline for the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels. The program would require fuel suppliers to gradually reduce the carbon content of their products, thereby driving the adoption of cleaner alternatives. The CFS aims to substantially reduce the CI of transportation fuels to reduce New York State’s carbon emissions, with the goal of reducing the CI of on-road vehicles to 20% by 2031.
Similar to existing clean fuel programs in California, Oregon, and Washington, the New York Clean Fuel Standard would provide fuel suppliers with fuels below the target CI the opportunity to earn rebates for their reduced emissions, encouraging the widespread adoption of low-carbon fuels across the state.
How the New York Clean Fuel Standard would Impact Fleet Owners
Under the CFS, New York State-based providers of low-carbon fueling stations–-including owners of electric vehicle charging stations—would be eligible to generate credits based on their reduced carbon emissions. Credit generators, such as EV fleet owners with on-site charging stations, would be able to earn revenue by selling credits to fuel suppliers who are unable to meet the carbon intensity targets on their own, thereby earning additional revenue through their vehicle usage. This market-based approach, which has proven to be effective by existing programs, promotes the adoption of low-carbon fuels across the state while reducing the carbon intensity of oil-based transportation fuels.Moving Forward
The NY CFS passed the State Senate on June 8, 2023 and is currently moving on to the State Assembly. The program is expected to be approved by the governor early next year and fully implemented as early as 2024. Upon the adoption of the NY CFS, owners of electric vehicle charging stations will be eligible to earn credits for their reduced carbon emissions. Credit generators can partner with Smart Charging Technologies to ensure they earn the highest possible credits with minimal hassle. Read more about which states have existing clean fuel standards, or are considering implementing a program: Which States Have a Low Carbon Fuel StandardAbout Us
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