Introduction
The Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) Regulation pertains to fuels produced from renewable materials in the form of renewable fuel alcohols, such as ethanol, used in gasoline and bio-based diesels, such as biodiesel, used in diesel. The RFS regulation requires a minimum annual average of 5% renewable alcohol in gasoline and 2% bio-based diesel in diesel fuel sold in Alberta by fuel suppliers.
To meet the RFS regulation, renewable fuels must demonstrate at least 25% fewer life cycle GHG emissions than the equivalent petroleum fuel. These products may be produced using traditional technologies or emerging technologies based on advanced chemical and biological processes.
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