The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has unanimously adopted the Zero Emission Forklift Regulation, following extensive public comment and questions from CARB Board members. This landmark regulation aims to improve public health and air quality by transitioning approximately 90,000 forklifts from gasoline or propane to zero-emission alternatives, such as electric, by 2038.
CARB announced recently that they will be delaying their scheduled public hearing for amendments for the LCFS “until a later date”. There has not been an update on what the timeline is to implement new regulation but it is understood that this will present a significant delay in updated regulations being put into place. PineSpire submitted comments advocating for preserving opportunities for e-forklifts in the program by keeping the full amount of credits generated and transitioning gradually to a metering requirement.
CARB recently released final version of Proposed Amendments to the LCFS Regulation. These amendments, which impact how e-Forklifts can generate carbon credits along with many other updates, are the result of well over a year’s worth of workshop, public comment, data collection, and updated LCFS market modeling. CARB will take a vote on adopting the Proposed Amendments on March 21, 2024
The Zero Emission Forklift Rule has been in development with CARB and the final rule was published this past week. This rule is phasing out the use of propane forklifts in California and requiring the use of zero-emission engines (such as electric) instead. PineSpire has been following the rule-making closely and keeping our partners up-to-date on the latest changes throughout the process. This week, CARB released the final rule. We’ve summarized major updates for you below.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recently announced changes to the Clean Fuels Program (CFP) that will require meters on forklifts to participate in the program. These changes will go into effect in Q4-23 and are part of an effort to improve energy use reporting. If you are currently participating in the CFP or have signed up for rebates, it is important to be aware of these changes.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has recently announced changes to the Clean Fuels Program (CFP) that will require meters on forklifts to participate in the program. These changes will go into effect in Q4-23 and are part of an effort to improve energy use reporting. If you are currently participating in the CFP or have signed up for rebates, it is important to be aware of these changes.
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The rule adoption culminates a multi-year process to implement a fuel program that will lead to decarbonization and lower greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The CFS program is modeled on neighboring California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard and Oregon’s Clean Fuel Program. Here is what you need to know to make the most of this opportunity.
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