Renewable Fuels

“Renewable fuels” encapsulate a range of products, from ethanol and biodiesel, to next-generation bio-based fuels. Renewable fuels can be blended into traditional petroleum-based fuels. Their most common use is in internal combustion engines that burn gasoline or diesel, at low blend levels (e.g., up to 10% for ethanol and 5% for biodiesel).

The use of renewable fuels can significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases. It can also assist Canadian farmers and rural communities and help secure Canada's place in the growing bio-economy.

• Working Document for Consultation
• Meeting of Industrial Technical Advisory Group, June 23, 2009
  • Presentation to the Renewable Fuels Industry Technical Advisory Group: Environment Canada's Enforcement Branch Organization, Role and Responsibilities. Also available in PDF (136 KB)
  • Renewable Fuels Regulation: Elements of Regulatory Flexibility. Also available in PDF (112 KB)
  • Proposed Approaches to Address Issues Raised by the Industry Technical Advisory Group on the Federal Renewable Fuel Regulations
• Meeting of Industrial Technical Advisory Group, June 10 and 11, 2009
  • Issues Raised by Industry on the Working Document
• Meeting of Industrial Technical Advisory Group, May 22, 2009
  • Overview of Approach
  • Overview of Working Document for Consultation
  • Next Steps
• Federal Renewable Fuels Regulation -- Key Elements and Next Steps
  Stakeholder Presentation, Toronto, Ontario, May 15, 2009. Also available in PDF (34 KB)
• News Release Announcing the Regulations (Available via the WayBack Machine - Internet Archive)
• Notice of Intent to Develop a Federal Regulation Requiring Renewable Fuels (PDF 899 KB)