Who Should Apply
Primary suppliers regulated under the Clean Fuel Regulations who contribute to the IFCF can bring forward eligible projects for funding under this track.
Eligible Technologies
Funding under this track is open to a broad range of technologies, including but not limited to:
Category 1: Carbon Intensity Reduction Projects
Credits generated by reducing the carbon intensity of fossil fuel production itself. Examples include:
- Co-processing such as renewable feedstocks blended into conventional refining
- Enhanced oil recovery (CO₂ injection/storage)
- Energy efficiency, cogeneration, methane management, among others
Category 2: Supplying Low-Carbon Fuels
Credits generated by supplying fuels that are inherently lower-carbon, whether liquid or gaseous. Examples include:
- Liquid: Ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, HDRD, aviation-suitable LCI fuel, other LCI fuel (biodiesel, etc.)
- Gaseous: Biogas, Hydrogen, Renewable Propane, Renewable Natural Gas
Category 3: Supplying Low Carbon Energy for Advanced Vehicles
Credits generated by delivering fuel/energy to alternative-fuel vehicle infrastructure. Examples include:
- Hydrogen – Compressed
- Natural Gas – Compressed/Liquefied
- Propane – Compressed/Co-Processed Low-CI/Renewable
- Renewable Natural Gas – Compressed/Liquefied
Project Level
Projects must be at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9, indicating the technology is suitable for commercial implementation. Earlier stage projects with TRL 7-8 are better suited to the yearly competitive innovation stream. All projects must be capable of reducing emissions in a five-year timeline.
Approval Process
- Proposal submission: Applicants submit a preliminary proposal.
- Eligibility screening: Initial compliance check against program requirements.
- Expert evaluation: Independent review of project proposals including technology strength, business case, GHG impact, and readiness.
- Presentations: Shortlisted applicants present to the IFCF evaluation committee.
- Final decision: The IFCF Project Committee approves funding recommendations.
Successful applicants enter into a Contribution Agreement setting out milestones, deliverables, and reporting obligations.
Timeline
Proposals are reviewed quarterly on an annual basis, with decision dates published for each quarter.
Quarter 1: Decision Date TBD
Quarter 2: Decision Date TBD
Quarter 3: Decision Date TBD
Quarter 4: Decision Date TBD
Projects must start within 120 days of approval and demonstrate verified emissions reductions within five years of the compliance year for which funds were contributed.