Renewable and low carbon fuels resources
Last updated on April 30, 2025Find forms, user guides and information about renewable and low carbon fuels including the Act and both Regulations.
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Forms
Low carbon fuel producers use this form to propose a carbon intensity for a fuel they produce.
Gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers/marketers seeking exemptions from the renewable and low carbon fuel targets must submit this form.
For organizations with compliance obligations to register to use the LCFS Portal.
For organizations with no compliance obligations but want to use the LCFS Portal.
Allows another person to act as a service provider for an organization.
Life cycle analysis model (GHGenius)
You must calculate carbon intensities of fuels supplied in B.C. using an approved version of GHGenius. GHGenius is a free life cycle analysis model for transportation fuels in Canada. It focuses on the life cycle assessment of current and future fuels for transportation applications.
User guides
Fuel producers and suppliers can refer to these guides to understand how to use the life cycle analysis model (GHGenius).
Prepare a carbon intensity application
User Guide - Using GHGenius in B.C. (PDF, 955KB)
Hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel
User Guide - Modelling Hydrogenation-derived Renewable Diesel using GHGenius 5.02b (PDF, 843.5KB)
Biodiesel
User Guide - GHGenius 5.02b Biodiesel (under review)
Renewable natural gas
User Guide - GHGenius 5.02b Renewable Natural Gas (under review)
GHGenius 5.02 workshop
In November 2023 we hosted an online workshop about GHGenius 5.02. The workshop covered:
- An overview of GHGenius, data sources and methodology
- Description of the changes between versions 4.03 and 5.02
- Demonstration of one or two fuel pathways
- Questions and answers session
Compliance tools
Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) Handbook
Download the AMP Handbook (PDF, 428KB)
This handbook provides both:
- An overview of the administrative penalties process within the Low Carbon Fuels Branch of the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions (Ministry)
- Specific guidance for Ministry staff and statutory decision makers in carrying out their duties in relation to the issuance of the administrative penalties
Low Carbon Fuels Act and Regulations
The Low Carbon Fuels Act (LCFA) and its regulations form the Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
General Regulation
The Low Carbon Fuels (General) Regulation implements similar provisions to the Renewable and Low Carbon Fuel Requirements Regulation. This includes:
- Renewable and low carbon jet fuel requirements
- Prescribed fuel use in ground support equipment, cargo handling equipment and forklifts in addition to transportation
- New provisions for determining discretionary penalties and updated maximum penalties
- A volumetric exclusion for electricity
Technical Regulation
The Low Carbon Fuels (Technical) Regulation implements the technical details of the Low Carbon Fuels Act. This includes:
- Fuel eligibility
- Labelling requirements
- Requirements for determining the carbon intensity of a fuel
- Variables to be used in the compliance unit formula
- Compliance reporting requirements
Contact information
LCFS@gov.bc.ca