Navigating the complexities of State and Federal programs can be challenging, but we’re here to support you and your team every step of the way. Our goal is to help you maximize your benefits for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit through our comprehensive verification services. Understanding the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit The 45Z… Continue Reading
Compliance
Details on OAL’s Denial of CARB Amendments to the LCFS
The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has released its rationale for last week’s decision to disapprove the proposed amendments to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). You can review the full rationale in OAL’s official document here. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) must address several issues identified by OAL, including: CARB is required to… Continue Reading
Free Download: How Farmers Can Use Climate-Smart Agriculture Requirements for Fuel Tax Credits
At Christianson, we’ve long partnered with participating U.S. biofuel producers in low-carbon programs like the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and state low-carbon fuel initiatives. Now, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices offer farmers, like you, a vital role in meeting new carbon reduction programs. Earlier this year, CSA practices became a significant requirement for biofuel producers to… Continue Reading
California Finalizes Major Changes to Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
What Renewable Fuel Producers Need to Know On November 8, 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved significant amendments to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). These changes introduce new compliance requirements and opportunities, significantly impacting renewable fuel producers operating in California’s low-carbon fuel market. Below, we break down the key amendments and… Continue Reading
Understanding Declaration Requirements for U.S. Feedstocks under Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
As of July 2023, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) are in effect, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation fuels. Administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the CFR mandates stringent requirements for cleaner fuel production and emphasizes compliance and transparency throughout the supply chain. Fuel producers, importers, and suppliers are required… Continue Reading
Status of State Clean Fuel Program Amendments
State low carbon fuel programs are currently in place in California, Oregon, and Washington, each in various stages of development and undergoing significant rulemaking amendments. These amendments have direct implications for biofuel producers, especially with new sustainability requirements and changes in carbon intensity (CI) targets. Detailed below are some of the key changes to each… Continue Reading
