CFS Washington

Overview:

The Washington Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) is a regulatory program designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. It sets carbon intensity (CI) reduction targets for fuels used in Washington, requiring fuel producers to lower the carbon intensity of their products over time.

Key Points:‍

  • The CFS incentivizes the production and use of lower-carbon fuels.
  • It includes a credit trading system where fuel producers that exceed CI reduction targets can sell credits to those that do not meet the targets.
  • The program is expected to drive investment in cleaner fuel technologies and alternative energy sources.

What It Is and Does:

The Washington CFS is a regulatory initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by setting annual CI targets for fuels supplied in the state. The CFS incentivizes the production and use of lower-carbon fuels through a credit trading system. Fuel producers that exceed CI reduction targets can generate and sell credits to those with a deficit, encouraging a market for cleaner fuels.

Regulations:

  • Administered by the Washington State Department of Ecology.
  • Sets CI reduction targets that gradually increase over time to promote continuous improvement in fuel carbon intensity.

Benefits to Customers:

  • Encourages the adoption of cleaner, renewable fuels and technologies.
  • Creates a market for low-carbon fuel credits, which can be traded to meet compliance requirements.
  • Supports Washington’s climate goals by reducing emissions in the transportation sector.

Why They Are Used:

The Washington CFS aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector and promote the use of cleaner fuels, aligning with the state’s broader efforts to combat climate change.

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