 Corrections
We’ve updated a few sections to correct the information that went out in the earlier GovDelivery message. All items labeled “Corrected” now reflect the updated draft 2026 fee information.
Program Fee Overview
Program participants must pay an annual fee to cover the cost of administering the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS). Fees are based on the estimated annual program budget, and participants will receive an invoice each year.
All fees must be paid within 30 days of receiving an invoice.
2026 Fee Summary - **Corrected**
- All participants pay a flat participation fee of $364.
- Deficit generators pay additional fees based on the number of deficits generated.
- Invoices will be sent between July and September.
- Late payments may result in an additional charge.
For complete details, visit the guidance document library under the “Participation Fee” section.
2026 Fee Process - **Corrected**
Estimated 2026 Program Budget
- Total program cost: $2,518,583
- Participation fee share (5%): $125,929
- Deficit generator share (95%): $2,392,654
Final Fee Structure - **Corrected**
Participation Fee
- Represents 5% of the estimated program cost
- Number of participants: 346
- Total category allocation: $125,929
- Fee per participant: $364
Category 1
- Top 30% of deficit generators; pays 70% of deficit fees
- Participants: 23
- Category allocation: $1,674,858
- Fee per participant: $72,820
Category 2
- Middle 30% of deficit generators; pays 20% of deficit fees
- Participants: 23
- Category allocation: $478,531
- Fee per participant: $20,806
Category 3
- Lower 30% of deficit generators; pays 10% of deficit fees
- Participants: 23
- Category allocation: $239,265
- Fee per participant: $10,403
Lowest 10% of Deficit Generators
- Participants in this group pay only the participation fee
- Participants: 9
- Additional fee: None
Invoicing
Invoices will be sent between July and September. All invoices must be paid within 30 days using Ecology’s online payment system.
CCM Participation 2026
Ecology is announcing that a credit clearance market for 2025 reporting will occur.
Important notes
- Pledged credits can’t be sold elsewhere during the CCM period.
- The maximum credit price for the 2026 CCM is $259.26
- Any pledged credits not sold at the end of the CCM will be returned to sellers.
The CCM starts June 1, 2025, and ends July 31, 2025.
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Questions
If you have any questions, email the CFS Team at CFS@ecy.wa.gov.
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Forth’s Support for Clean Fuel Standard Participants
Forth serves as the Washington Clean Fuels Standard Backstop Aggregator, offering free education, outreach and technical assistance to Washington utilities, local governments (cities, tribes, and counties), multifamily housing stakeholders, workplaces, and communities - with a priority focus on underserved areas and utility territories not yet opted into the CFS - through programs including Charging Smart, Charge at Home, EVAL Certification, and more.
If you're working on transportation electrification in Washington and would like to get involved, contact Akhila Suri at wacfs-backstop@forthmobility.org.
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