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LCFS amendments take effect with updated CI benchmarks and sustainability requirements
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)California Air Resources BoardCalifornia
Announced
Jun 1, 2025
Implementation
Jul 1, 2025
Description
CARB implemented amended Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulations effective July 1, 2025. The amendments establish carbon intensity reduction targets of 30% by 2030 and 90% by 2045, introduce amended 2025 CI benchmarks applicable to Q3 2025 quarterly reporting (with different benchmarks applying to Q1-Q2 vs Q3-Q4), add new sustainability requirements under subsection 95488.9(g), require biomass attestation letters beginning with 2026 data year, and mandate third-party certification starting in 2028. Credit true-up provisions apply to all 2025 transactions.
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LCFS amendments take effect with updated CI benchmarks and sustainability requirements
 # California Air Resources Board ## Main navigation ## CARB announces latest LCFS updates will be implemented next month *For immediate release* ## Contacts ## Categories **What you need to know:**The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced that theupdated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effectbeginning in July. The
LCFS amendments take effect with updated CI benchmarks and sustainability requirements
 # California Air Resources Board ## Main navigation ## 2025 LCFS Amendment Implementation FAQ ## Contact ## Categories #### These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) relate to the implementation of the [2024 LCFS amendments](//ww2.arb.ca.gov/rulemaking/2024/lcfs2024 "https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/rulemaking/2024/lcfs2024"). The California Air Resources Board’s