Clean Fuels Program 2026

Proposed rule

Rulemaking Contact: Bill Peters,  503 863 6259

This rulemaking proposes to extend the program's targets through at least 2040 and update its electric vehicle provisions.

Oregon Clean Fuels Program

The Clean Fuels Program, or CFP, has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Oregon's transportation fuels, such as fossil gasoline and diesel. The program works by creating a market demand to make low-carbon fuels as clean as possible and use them to replace fossil fuels in Oregon.

Rulemaking scope

The focus of this rulemaking is to examine the following CFP policy areas:

• The status of the clean fuels market, including proposing carbon intensity standards to target at least a 50% reduction through 2040, and assessing if adjustments to the existing standards should be made.
• The low-carbon fuel standard programs of neighboring jurisdictions and if additional revisions to CFP would improve alignment.
• The program's existing transportation electrification provisions and opportunities to increase the strategic electrification of vehicles in a cost-effective way while supporting affordable and reliable energy for Oregonians.
• The program's off-site renewable electricity provisions and how to accommodate changes in electricity carbon accounting and policies since the 2021 rulemaking.

The rulemaking may also consider additional minor changes to the program to clarify its regulations and procedures, based on the department's experience implementing the program.

Advisory committee

DEQ is convening an advisory committee to review the fiscal impacts related to the proposed rules. In convening this committee, DEQ has appointed members that reflect the range of entities that are both directly and indirectly affected by proposed changes to the rules.

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