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Environmental & Energy,
Administrative/Regulatory

Nov. 26, 2024

Stricter Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules ignite mixed reactions

The California Air Resources Board's new Low Carbon Fuel Standard rules tighten emissions reductions and add stricter requirements, but stakeholders' opinions are split: some warn of higher fuel costs, while others see climate leadership.

Julie A. Cress

Partner, Baker Botts LLP

Julie A. Cress is a partner at Baker Botts LLP.

Shailesh Sahay

Partner, Baker Botts LLP

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The California Air Resources Board, CARB, has finalized a regulation amending the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, LCFS, increasing the stringency of required emissions reductions and imposing new requirements. CARB, Final Regulation Order: Amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, CARB Rulemaking, to be codified at Cal. Code Regs. tit. 17, §§ 95480-95503 (Nov. 8, 2024), https://ww2...