

SoCalGas Expands LCFS Fuel Card Program with Additional Funding to Support Decarbonized Heavy-Duty Transportation
June 30, 2025
LOS ANGELES – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it will expand its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Fuel Card Incentive Program with an additional $2.1 million in funding to help businesses transition to decarbonized transportation. This second round of funding will provide up to 70 additional fuel cards to help offset the cost of fueling a new Class 8 near-zero emissions renewable natural gas (RNG) truck to support California’s climate goals and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Scoping Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Starting today through Sept. 28, 2025, eligible applicants can apply for a $30,000 pre-funded fuel card for each qualifying truck purchase.
“Transitioning to decarbonized transportation can be a major investment for fleet operators,” said Jawaad Malik, senior vice president – strategy and sustainability at SoCalGas. “Through this expanded fuel card program, we’re helping to ease that transition by offering meaningful financial support that both encourages the adoption of decarbonized technologies and helps contribute to a more sustainable California.”
The incentive program’s initial launch in September 2024 was met with overwhelming interest – receiving nearly double the applications for the $1.5 million available in funding for 50 fuel cards. SoCalGas responded by increasing the total funding to $2.8 million to help provide all 96 applications access to the program.
“Holliday Rock was grateful for the opportunity to participate in this SoCalGas program,” said Sam Rade, sustainability director at Holliday Rock. “It supports our transition to RNG vehicles.”
“We’re excited to see SoCalGas continue this program,” said Ray Lallo, president and ceo of Gazelle Transportation, LLC. “It’s a smart, practical way to help fleets make the switch to decarbonized fuels while keeping operating costs manageable.”
To qualify, applicants must purchase or order a new Class 8 heavy-duty RNG truck on or after June 30, 2025, and before September 28, 2025. While there is no limit per fleet, priority will be given to fleets with fewer than 10 vehicles in an effort to support small businesses and independent operators.
Under CARB’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, SoCalGas earns credits for dispensing low-carbon fuels. These credits help lower fuel prices at the utility’s 15 public access fueling stations that dispense 100% RNG. Now through SoCalGas’ fuel card incentive program, these credits can also be passed directly to customers purchasing a new Class 8 heavy-duty RNG truck.
To apply to SoCalGas’ LCFS Fuel Card Program, visit socalgas.com/FuelCard.
About SoCalGas
SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Our mission is: Safe, Reliable, and Affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. SoCalGas is a recognized leader in the energy industry and has been named Corporate Member of the Year by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for its volunteer leadership in the communities it serves. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit SoCalGas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on social media @SoCalGas.
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