Clean Fuels Dispatch

Chelsey Robinson, Veronica Bradley, Robin Vercruse, and Cory Ann Wind snuck in a whale-watching trip before the Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Summit in Monterey, CA.

LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Michigan Competitive Fuels Act Introduced

Michigan Senator Sam Singh introduced a clean fuel standard called the Competitive Fuels Act (SB 1190) to reduce transportation emissions, support economic growth, and expand consumer choice. The Clean Fuels Michigan press release included the following statement from LCFC:

“All-of-the-above policies like the Competitive Fuels Act not only reduce GHG emissions, but create jobs, promote economic development, and reduce air pollution. The key is a market-based and incremental approach to minimize both disruption and cost, while finally creating fuel market competition. In states with similar policies, renewable fuels have often been cheaper when oil prices spike.”

— Robin Vercruse, LCFC Executive Director

LATEST VIEWS

Coalition perspectives and insights from our Fueling Policy Blog on markets and the evolving clean fuels landscape.

Navigating the Politics of Cost
By Robin Vercruse

Robin Vercruse examines how rising costs and shifting political dynamics are shaping clean fuel policy—and what it means for LCFC’s work and advocacy across the country.

Will it be Trick or Treat for Clean Fuel Standards in 2027
By Natalie Burdick

With the 2026 elections approaching, control of key state legislatures could reshape the future of clean fuel standards. Discover what's at stake for 2027 and how shifting political priorities could create new opportunities for cleaner, more affordable transportation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hawai’i DOT Seeking a Program Manager for Their Clean Fuel Standard

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is hiring a SHIFT Program Manager who will lead development and management of Hawaiʻi's Clean Fuel Standard rules and program called SHIFT (Sustainable Hawaiʻi Initiative For Fuel Transformation). The SHIFT Program Manager will play a key role in strengthening Hawaiʻi’s clean transportation framework and advancing statewide energy security and emissions reduction targets. Applications are due November 13, 2026.

COALITION IN ACTION

➔ Up Next

SAF North America 2026
November 4–6, 2026 | Houston, TX

LCFC Executive Director Robin Vercruse will be highlighting the merits of all-of-the-above policy to complement dedicated renewable jet fuel and low carbon aviation policies.

LCFC 12th Annual Members’ Meeting
November 9–10, 2026 | Washington, DC

The program will start with continental breakfast, and a general overview of LCFC activities open to all members and prospects, followed by in-depth conversations and 2027 strategy development and lunch for Voting and higher-level members only. We will conclude with a meeting of the elected 2027 LCFC Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the LCFC or upgrading your Associate membership to a Voting, Director, or Enterprise level to get involved in all the states expected to be in play for 2027—reach out directly to natalie@lcfcoalition.com.

American Biogas Council & OPIS RNG Webinar
November 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM PT | Virtual

The American Biogas Council and OPIS will host a webinar on evolving U.S. Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) markets and the role of renewable natural gas (RNG) in advancing cleaner transportation. LCFC Executive Director Robin Vercruse will join the panel to share her expertise on LCFS policies.

📍Past Events

Peterson Solutions Webinar: Fueling Conversations
October 16, 2026 | Virtual

Peterson Solutions' inaugural Fueling Conversations webinar featured Robin Vercruse alongside industry experts Lisa Hanke and David Lindenmuth for a discussion on key issues shaping North American biofuels. Topics included market trends, regulatory uncertainty, feedstocks, tariffs, and the evolving clean fuels policy landscape.

Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Summit September 15–17, 2026 | Monterey, CA

Robin attended the conference and hosted an LCFC member networking event.
View all photos from the LCFC networking event here.

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The Low Carbon Fuels Coalition (LCFC) is a 501(c)(6) trade association of diverse companies and organizations that support market-based, technology-neutral clean fuel policies. The LCFC is the leading legislative and regulatory expert and proponent for state clean fuel standards, as well as a prominent advocate for national and international initiatives to diversify and decarbonize transportation fuels.

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