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Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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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.
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LCFS FAQ and Factsheets

CARB has posted three informational documents about the LCFS: FAQ, LCFS Myths and Facts, and LCFS Facts. There is also a Public Process Summary available.

LCFS FAQ and Factsheets

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Credit Transfer Activity Reports

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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

Carbon Capture & Sequestration

Upcoming Deadlines

November 14^th

Upload all Q3 fuel transactions data in the LRT-CBTS and begin any needed reconciliation with business partners.

December 31^st

Submit final Q3 fuel transactions report; Submit Q3 Crude Oil Reports (MCON Reports).

See the Reporting, Verification & Annual Compliance Calendar for important dates.

Annual Report

Registration & Reporting

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Apply for Fuel Pathway

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