Regulated Renewable Fuels Requirements

News

Industry Review (April, 2011)

Industry Review of BC and Manitoba markets shows introduction of biodiesel has not caused operability problems for transport industry.

The Government of Canada along with the Provincial Governments of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario have all instituted regulations that require renewable fuel blends of gasoline and/or diesel to be available at public pumps. Federal and provincial obligations are distinct and each has specific targets and compliance mechanisms.

On this map you will find information about the renewable fuels obligations in the provinces and under the Government of Canada.

Renewable Fuel Mandates in Canada

Proposed start date July 1, 2011

Summary Table of Regulated Renewable Fuels Requirements

Jurisdiction	Canada	British Columbia	Alberta	Manitoba	Saskatchewan	Ontario
Renewable Fuels Required	Renewable gasoline 5% Renewable diesel 2%	Renewable gasoline: 5% Renewable diesel: 3%, 4% and 5%	Renewable alcohol: 5% Renewable diesel: 2%	Ethanol: 8.5% Biodiesel: 2%	Ethanol: 7.5% Renewable diesel 2%	Ethanol : 5%
Start date	RG: December 15, 2010 RD: July 1, 2011 (proposed date)	RG: Jan. 1, 2010 RD: 3% Jan. 1, 2010; 4% Jan. 1, 2011; and 5% Jan. 1, 2012.	Apr. 1, 2011	Ethanol: Jan. 1, 2008 Biodiesel: Nov. 1, 2009	Ethanol : Nov. 1, 2005 Renewable Diesel : July 1, 2012	Jan. 1, 2007
Handled By	Fuel producers and importers	Fuel producers and importers	Fuel producers and importers	Fuel producers and importers	Fuel producers and importers	Fuel producers and importers
Estimated GHG reductions	About 4 Mt CO₂e annually*
Additional Requirements		Low Carbon Fuel Standard of minus 10% by 2020	25% fewer GHG emissions than petro diesel
Other			Additional requirements to address direct landuse concerns for sugarcane and palm as well as renewable component of municipal solid waste

* These estimated reductions include actual federal regulations and all provincial renewable fuel regulations.

Fuel suppliers are responsible for maintaining quality and seasonal performance of all fuels, including renewable blends, by ensuring that fuel sold to market meets required standards.

Last Updated on Monday, 27 June 2011 21:57