Renewable Diesel Now Qualifies for Metro Vancouver Fee Reductions

via Metro-Vancouver

We're excited to announce that hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) is now approved as an emission reduction measure under Metro Vancouver's Non-Road Diesel Engine Emission Bylaw 1329.

If you use 100% renewable diesel (R100) in your Tier 0, 1, 2, or 3 non-road diesel engines, you may now qualify for fee reductions. Tier 4 non-road diesel engines are not eligible for fee reductions.

What you'll save

Use 100% HDRD (R100) for your entire operating period and get:

 - 30% off particulate matter (PM) fees

 - 10% off nitrogen oxide (NOx) fees

What is renewable diesel?

HDRD is a clean-burning fuel made from renewable materials like vegetable oil, animal fats, or used cooking oil. It performs just like regular diesel -- no engine modifications needed -- and produces fewer emissions.

How to qualify

To receive the fee reductions:

  - Use only 100% HDRD (R100) for the entire operating period.

  - Be prepared to provide fuel receipts if requested by a Metro Vancouver officer.

Next steps

If you currently use R100 -- or are planning to -- contact us to learn how to apply the fee reduction to your operating period fees.

Renewable diesel vs. biodiesel: What's the difference?

While both HDRD and biodiesel are made from renewable materials and meet Metro Vancouver's criteria for emission reductions, they differ in their production methods, usage, and the level of fee reduction offered:

For more details or assistance, please reach out to the Non-Road Diesel Team.

Non-Road Diesel Team
Environmental Regulation and Enforcement
Parks and Environment

Phone: 604-451-6655
Email: nonroaddiesel@metrovancouver.org