Editor’s Note: Find the Original Article published in Ethanol Producer Magazine here. Most fuel producers are now familiar with the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which provides a significant financial incentive for facilities able to achieve a carbon intensity (CI) score below 50 kg CO2e/MMBtu. For many producers, reaching that threshold—or lowering CI… Continue Reading
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Christianson CPAs and Consultants Speaking at 2026 Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
We are thrilled to announce that several of our knowledgeable staff at Christianson CPAs and Consultants have been selected to speak at the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). This prestigious event is the largest gathering of private and public sector ethanol professionals in the world. It provides a unique platform for industry… Continue Reading
LCFS Readiness for Ethanol Producers in 2026
Guide for California ethanol pathway holders to strengthen feedstock traceability, fuel documentation, and verification readiness ahead of the LCFS amendments.
2026 Requirements for Renewable Fuel Producers in State Clean Fuel Programs
As state clean fuel programs continue to mature, 2026 will be a consequential year for renewable fuel producers operating in California, Oregon, Washington and emerging markets such as New Mexico. While carbon intensity (CI) scores remain central to compliance, regulatory focus is increasingly shifting toward supply-chain transparency, sustainability verification and long-term alignment with electrification goals. These programs are no longer limited to pathway modeling… Continue Reading
Understanding California’s LCFS Updates
Podcast Summary: In this episode from Ethanol Producer Magazine, host Katie Schroeder and Christianson Partner Kari Buttenhoff unpack the sweeping amendments the California Air Resources Board (CARB) made to California’s Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) and their implications for the ethanol industry. Key Highlights:
The Overlooked Step to Max Out Your 45Z Credit
Renewable fuel producers may be excited about using the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, might overlook a valuable option—reducing their facility’s electricity emissions by using Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs). By strategically using EACs, producers can further lower their CI score and qualify for a higher tax credit value. If EACs are not part of your… Continue Reading
