Bill > HB2063

This bill establishes a Clean Fuels Standards Act that creates a comprehensive framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Pennsylvania's transportation and heating fuel sectors. The legislation establishes a Clean Fuels Standards Board composed of government officials and industry representatives who will develop and oversee carbon intensity targets for transportation and heating fuels. The board will require a 15% reduction in carbon intensity for both transportation and heating fuels within 10 years, using the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions and Energy Use in Technologies (GREET) model to calculate emissions. The bill creates a Fair Market Credit Trading Program that allows fuel suppliers to generate, buy, and sell credits based on their fuel's carbon intensity, with provisions for technology-neutral credit generation, third-party verification, and cost-containment measures. The program includes an initial 12-month registration period where obligated parties can prepare but will not incur deficits, and allows for opt-in participation for certain exempt fuel types. The legislation aims to increase fuel optionality, improve fuel resilience, and provide a flexible mechanism for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining fuel quality and availability. The bill requires annual reporting to the General Assembly and includes provisions for potential waivers during emergency situations, ensuring adaptability in implementation.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2063