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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 transportation…
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 LCFS…
Understanding Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credit Prices: What California EV Fleet Owners Need to Know
Fleet owners in California can earn revenue from the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) by reducing their carbon emissions with electric vehicles. The LCFS is a market-based system where electric vehicle (EV) fleet owners can sell their LCFS credits on a state-wide market to fuel producers who are required to offset their carbon emissions. Credit generators…
California LCFS Explained: Unlocking the Potential of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits in California
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in 2009. The program incentivizes reduced carbon emissions from California’s transportation sector by capping the amount of emissions fuel producers can emit and allowing clean energy users to earn credits through their reduced emissions.This article explains how the LCFS works, how the…