British Columbia Revamps Low Carbon Fuel Regs, Requires SAF
The government of British Columbia on December 11 released regulations for its revamped low carbon fuels program, becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to require the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
British Columbia in 2008 first passed legislation to establish a Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The LCFS was implemented in 2013. The government of British Columbia in 2022 passed a new Low Carbon Fuels Act, along with amendments in 2023, to replace the 2008 legislation. The province on December 11 published rules for the new Low Carbon Fuels Regulation, which is set to become effective on January 1, 2024.