The British Columbia Low Carbon Fuel Standard (BC LCFS) aims to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by requiring fuel suppliers to lower emissions through blending low-carbon alternatives like renewable diesel (RD), biodiesel (BD), ethanol, and other clean fuels, or by acquiring compliance credits. The regulation is driving fuel blending strategies and shaping credit markets across the province. To support stakeholders in navigating this dynamic environment, cCarbon has developed a BC LCFS Scenario Simulator. This tool offers insights into credit generation, deficits, and blending patterns across various fuel types. By enabling users to adjust key variables and evaluate market impacts, the simulator facilitates data-driven decision-making in the BC LCFS landscape.

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The dataset has been calibrated using the latest available data. Benchmark CI values have been updated in accordance with the 2024 regulatory amendment, and Initiative Agreement credits are projected through 2030 based on the available IA document.