Low Carbon Fuel Standard

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is designed to decrease the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuel pool and provide an increasing range of low-carbon and renewable alternatives, which reduce petroleum dependency and achieve air quality benefits.
More about this program

Proposed Third 15-Day Changes Posted for Public Comment

On April 4, 2025, Staff posted a third notice of public availability of modified text and availability of additional documents and/or information. Public comments will be accepted from 4/4/25-4/21/25.

2024 Rulemaking Documents

Data Dashboard

Credit Transfer Activity Reports

Quarterly Data Summaries

Pathway Certified Carbon Intensities

Crude Oil Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Analysis Models

Credit Clearance Market

Electricity & Hydrogen Provisions

Utility Rebate Programs

Peer Review

Carbon Capture & Sequestration

Enforcement

Upcoming Deadlines

May 15^th

Upload all Q1 2025 fuel transactions data in the LRT-CBTS and begin any needed reconciliation with business partners.
Executive Officer announces whether CCM will occur.

June 30^th