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Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

Four Locus team members are certified LCFS verifiers

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a regulatory framework designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels by promoting the use of low-carbon alternatives. By setting specific carbon intensity reduction targets, the LCFS incentivizes fuel producers to innovate and transition to cleaner energy sources, thereby driving significant environmental benefits. LCFS verifications ensure accuracy and progress.

When not providing LCFS verification services in the field, our team of in-house LCFS experts advise on our environmental software. This symbiotic influence gives Locus clients greater confidence in their net zero initiatives and the software they use to track progress.

In the last 3 years, our team counted and verified…

50,000,000+

Metric Tons of Emissions

167

Facilities

120

Sub-industries

Locus experts hold multiple certifications

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program directly affects any organizations selling, supplying, or producing transportation fuels for use in California or Oregon, respectively. Organizations may also choose to opt-in to the program to gain marketable LCFS credits. Locus Technologies was among the first accredited verification bodies for the LCFS program. Since 2020, four Locus team members have been certified by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) to provide third-party LCFS verification services and they have completed nearly 50 LCFS verifications.

Locus is also accredited by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for the state’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP) — which parallels California’s LCFS. For both programs, we leverage our expertise in greenhouse gas accounting methodologies to assess the carbon intensity of various fuels accurately. A similar program is taking shape in Washington state, and as the demand for low-carbon solutions continues to grow, similar programs will likely emerge in other jurisdictions. Locus will be ready.

Comprehensive LCFS verification services

The LCFS program spans the common petroleum-based fuels CARBOB and diesel, as well as alternative fuels ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, alternative jet fuel, propane (fossil or renewable), compressed and liquefied natural gas, electricity (grid or low-carbon), and hydrogen (from specific production sources).

Locus has staff and expertise to review Tier 1 and Tier 2 fuel pathway applications and annual reports under LCFS and CFP including:

Starch and Fiber Ethanol
Sugarcane-derived Ethanol
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel
LNG and L-CNG from North American Natural Gas
Biomethane from North American Landfills
Biomethane from Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater Sludge
Biomethane from Anaerobic Digestion of Organic Waste
Biomethane from Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy and Swine Manure
Other Tier 2 fuel pathways

Locus can also assist with other LCFS and CFP projects including:

Quarterly Fuel Transactions Reports including Liquid Fuels, Gaseous Fuels, and NEW Electric Vehicle and Equipment Charging
Quarterly and Annual Crude Oil Volume Reports (MCON)
Refinery Investment Credit
Low-Complexity or Low-Energy-Use (LC/LEU) Refinery Reports
Innovative Crude Project
Renewable Hydrogen Refinery Credit
Carbon Capture and Sequestration

“Your team has been amazing! We are extremely pleased with their display of technical skill, competence, and efficiency throughout the process to date. Marian’s been a fantastic leader keeping us on track through an involved process with lots of rabbit holes and our own IT processes. Tricia Walters is one of the best facilitators and product leaders I’ve had the pleasure to meet. Knowledgeable, patient, and keen to anticipate customer needs around every corner. Both are also just amazingly nice and professional people too. The rest of Locus’ team…have also been super helpful SME’s when called on.”

Jeremy WebbPort of Seattle

LCFS experience steers our software development

Drawing up our expertise in the LCFS, Locus creates tools that help stakeholders accurately measure, track, and report their progress toward these regulatory goals. This expertise ensures that the software aligns with compliance requirements and offers features that facilitate easy adherence to the standard.

Locus software adapts to dynamic regulatory targets

Regulatory landscapes continually evolve, but our hands-on, practical LCFS verification expertise helps Locus to anticipate changes and update our software accordingly. This agility not only keeps our clients compliant but also positions Locus as a proactive leader in the field.

Did you know?

Locus experts are certified to provide third-party LCFS and GHG verifications. Contact us to get help from the greenhouse gas professionals.

Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

Four Locus team members are certified LCFS verifiers

Locus experts hold multiple certifications

Comprehensive LCFS verification services

LCFS experience steers our software development

Locus software adapts to dynamic regulatory targets

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