Two of the Clean Fuels industry annual awards were presented Tuesday at the Clean Fuels Conference in San Diego.
Floyd Vergara was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his transformative contributions to the clean fuels industry and environmental policy.
As one of the chief architects of California’s groundbreaking Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), Vergara played a pivotal role in shaping one of the most impactful climate policies in the nation’s history. The LCFS revolutionized environmental outcomes by driving significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fostering innovation in clean energy. Today, thanks to this visionary policy, biodiesel and renewable diesel account for an extraordinary 75% of California’s diesel pool.
During his 30 years at the California Air Resources Board, Vergara advanced from staff engineer to overseeing key regulations on industrial sources, alternative fuels, and cap and trade. Vergara most recently led Clean Fuels’ state affairs team, successfully elevating state-level initiatives as a cornerstone of market growth for clean fuels. His enduring legacy is a testament to the power of forward-thinking policy to catalyze industry transformation and environmental progress.
CABA executive director Carlos Gutierrez accepts award from Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen
The Initiative Award recognizes CABA’s impactful collaboration among industry stakeholders, ensuring that clean fuels remain a competitive and viable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector.