LCFS ZEV Infrastructure Crediting

Categorías

Programs
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
Tipo
Information

Background

The 2018 LCFS amendments added a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure crediting provision to the LCFS (section 95486.2) designed to support the deployment of ZEV infrastructure. The ZEV infrastructure provision covers Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure (HRI) and Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Infrastructure (FCI). In addition to generating LCFS credit for dispensed fuel, the eligible hydrogen station, or DC fast charger can generate infrastructure credits based on the capacity of the station or charger minus the quantity of dispensed fuel.

Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Crediting Overview (August 15, 2025)

Application Materials and Instructions

Approved HRI and FCI Applications

As of August 15 2025, there have been a total of 79 hydrogen stations and 969 fast EV charger sites approved under the HRI and FCI provisions, respectively. The total number of chargers at the approved FCI sites are 5875, while the approved HRI stations have a total number of 191 fueling ports.

Below are maps of all 79 hydrogen stations and 969 fast EV charger sites approved under HRI and FCI, respectively.

ZEV Map 2025Q1

 

Estimated Potential HRI and FCI Credits

As per the LCFS regulation, the HRI and FCI applications can be approved until estimated potential HRI and FCI credits from all approved applications do not exceed 2.5 percent of deficits in the prior quarter, respectively. The table below shows estimated potential HRI and FCI credits based on prior quarter deficits and will be updated quarterly.

Table updated:  August 19, 2025

Total deficits generated in Q1 2025

5,676,285 

2.5% limit based on Q1 2025 deficits141,907
Estimated Potential HRI Credits101, 947
Estimated Potential FCI Credits40,916

More Information about ZEV Infrastructure