Clean Fuels Welcomes Hawaii Clean Fuel Standard for Alternative Fuels

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., for signing legislation to create a clean fuel standard for the State of Hawaii. This new law will help drive demand and open a new market for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel while spurring economic opportunity and improving the health of its citizens.

SB2999 tasks the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to develop regulations to reduce transportation emissions by 10% from 2019 levels by 2035 and no less than 50% by 2045. HDOT must adopt program rules by Jan. 1, 2028, with implementation beginning Jan. 1, 2029. This technology-neutral and market-based program will generate new opportunities for the fuels industry to help meet these carbon emissions reduction targets.

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“As a native of Hawaii, I am thrilled by the state’s leadership in passing the Clean Fuel Standard,” said Cory-Ann Wind, Director of State Regulatory Affairs for Clean Fuels. “It marks a pivotal moment in Hawaii’s commitment to a sustainable future. Cleaner fuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel will play a significant role in helping Hawaii reach its climate goals.”

“Governor Green’s action demonstrates that clean transportation fuels deliver benefits that extend beyond emissions reductions,” said Jeff Earl, Director of State Governmental Affairs for Clean Fuels. “Hawaii’s new Clean Fuel Standard aligns with Governor Green’s Health Beyond Healthcare initiative by recognizing that cleaner air and a healthier environment are essential to improving public health.”

Hawaii becomes the fifth state to pass a clean fuel standard, alongside California, Oregon, Washington and New Mexico.

ABOUT CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA

Made from an increasingly diverse mix of resources such as recycled cooking oil, soybean oil, and animal fats, the clean fuels industry is a proven, integral part of America’s clean energy future. Clean Fuels Alliance America is the U.S. trade association representing the entire biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel supply chain, including producers, feedstock suppliers and fuel distributors. Clean Fuels receives funding from a broad mix of private companies and associations, including the United Soybean Board and state checkoff organizations.