Fast Charging Infrastructure (FCI) is an essential component of the LCFS program, aimed at promoting EV charging solutions. Initially limited to public charging stations, the FCI provision has been expanded to include private and shared chargers, allowing more infrastructure owners to participate in the program.
FCI credits offer a unique benefit: they can be earned based on installed capacity instead of just the amount of energy dispensed. This opens up a valuable opportunity for charging stations with lower utilization rates, providing a predictable revenue stream from your charging infrastructure investments.
Under the LCFS program, FCI credits are now available through five distinct pathways:
Each of these pathways has its own eligibility criteria, credit calculations, and capacity thresholds. This allows charging infrastructure owners to select the pathway that best suits their needs, whether their chargers serve light-duty vehicles or heavy-duty fleets.
By qualifying for FCI crediting, you’ll be able to generate credits based on both your charger’s installed capacity and the energy dispensed, which translates to new financial incentives for your investment in fast-charging networks.