Electricity supply allocation provisions
Last updated on April 30, 2025You can transfer the responsibility for your electricity to anyone in B.C. through allocation agreements. This allows someone else to aggregate and report the electricity. Information bulletin RLCF-015a has detailed information about allocation agreements.
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- Annual submission requirements
- Allocation agreement requirements
- Reporting and recordkeeping obligations
Annual submission requirements
The party responsible will have one submission for all their allocation agreements. This will include:
- One compliance report
- One Final Supply Equipment (FSE) Identification form
Complete the submission through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Portal by the March 31 reporting deadline.
Authority to allocate
Section 7, Low Carbon Fuels Act
Any party responsible for reporting electricity can allocate that responsibility to another party responsible for reporting electricity.
Allocation agreement requirements
An allocation agreement is between the party transferring the fuel and the party receiving the fuel.
The Ministry is not a part of this agreement.
1. Organizational details
Section 9(3)(a), Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
For each party:
- Legal and operating names
- Phone number
- Mailing address in B.C. and email address for service
2. Identifying information
Section 9(1), Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
- Name, and category of the fuel being displaced
- The carbon intensity of the fuel and the provision under the Act that establishes the carbon intensity
3. FSE information
Section 9(4), Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
- Address and GPS coordinates of the FSE location
- Manufacturer, serial number, and FSE level (if available)
- Intended use of the electricity, like light-duty vehicles
4. Supply period information
Section 10, Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
- Start and end dates of the agreement, the maximum is 3 years
5. Compliance unit information
Section 10, Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
- Receiving party discloses the number of compliance units issued
- Provide fair market value (in CAD) of those units on the issuance date
Reporting and recordkeeping obligations
Section 26(2)(b), Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation
Those allocating all their electricity supply are not required to submit a compliance report.
They must retain all allocation agreements for seven years after termination.
Contact information
Have questions or need help? Contact the Low Carbon Fuels Branch.
LCFS@gov.bc.ca