Recent developments on LCFS initiatives in the US

This document provides information on current LCFS programs currently in place within the U.S.; the document highlights the California LCFS, the first of its kind in the U.S.  This has influenced other jurisdictions to adopt similar policies, including 11 northeast and Mid-Atlantic States.

However, it has also drawn negative attention both from Canada who has gotten involved legally in the matter to try and protect the interests of the tar sands claiming trade prejudice and as well the National Petroleum & Refineries Association has legally challenged California’s LCFS for essentially jeopardizing US energy security by “discouraging the use of Canadian crude oil”.