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May 26, 2025
State Legislative Actions Push to Expand Low-Carbon Fuel Policies
From setting stronger clean fuel standards to proposing new programs, states are advancing efforts to reduce transportation emissions and promote alternative fuels.
A Across the U.S., a growing number of states are exploring market-based strategies to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. This reflects a broader trend toward the development of…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- Washington has strengthened its Clean Fuels Program to require a 45 percent reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 2038, relative to 2017 levels, up from the prior target of 20 percent by 2034.
- The New Mexico Environment Department has proposed a rule for a clean transportation fuel standard pursuant to legislation enacted last year, unlocking new opportunities in the $3 billion alternative fuels market.
- Hawaii lawmakers have passed a bill to conduct a feasibility study on implementing clean fuel standards for alternative fuels.
