California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)

The California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a market-based program administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that requires fuel producers and importers to gradually reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels over time. For commercial operators, this creates a financial opportunity: electric and hydrogen-powered fleets can generate LCFS credits simply by charging or operating eligible equipment.

These credits can be sold on an open market, turning clean energy usage into a recurring revenue stream that helps offset the cost of fleet electrification and operations.

The current LCFS credit price ranges from LCFS credit price, depending on market conditions. FuSE simplifies this entire process by automating credit tracking, regulatory reporting, and monetization for fleets across California and other North American jurisdictions. FuSE automates the full lifecycle from data capture to credit issuance, allowing operators to focus on fleet performance while maximizing incentive revenue.

How it Works

Clean Fuel Standards, sometimes sometimes called Low Carbon Fuel Standards, are market-based regulatory programs established by government agencies to encourage adoption of low-carbon fuels such as electricity and hydrogen . These programs help reduce transportation emissions while financially rewarding clean fuel adoption.

1 - Use Electric or Hydrogen Vehicles in Your Fleet

Using an EV fleet or planning upgrades? Clean Fuel Standards provide financial incentives that reduce the cost of operating electric and hydrogen-powered fleets, making sustainability more financially viable.

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2 - We Access Your Energy Consumption Data

FuSE tracks fleet assets and energy consumption by location. When required, we assist with sub-metering installations for non-networked or eligible charging infrastructure.

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3 - We Register, Report, and Monetize Your Credits

FuSE registers partners across state regulatory systems, manages reporting submissions, data validation, and all compliance requirements needed to generate LCFS credits.

We aggregate and trade credits on open markets with obligated fuel providers, optimizing pricing by bundling credits across thousands of participating fleets.

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4 - We Issue Your Incentive

You receive quarterly payments in the U.S. or annual payments in Canada. Once enrolled, FuSE manages the entire LCFS credit lifecycle from start to payout.

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Eligible Equipment - On-Road and Public Works Vehicles

Class 6-8 Trucks

Electric Buses

DC Fast Charging Stations

Electric Public Works Vehicles

Electric Utility Trucks

Light Duty Vehicles

Heavy Duty Vehicles

Light Rail Systems

eTRUs and Hybrid Refrigeration Units