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Clean Fuel Transition.
Predictable Compliance. Sector Leadership. Industry Led. Real Impact. Canada Wide.
Clean Fuels Investment Fund (CFIF) Inc. is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation established to operate as an Emissions Reduction Funding Program (ERFP) fund under Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations, channeling compliant capital as non-repayable grants into high-impact clean fuel and emissions-reduction projects across Canada.
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About CFIF
What is CFIF?
CFIF is an industry-led Emissions Reduction/Fuel Production (ERFP) fund created specifically for primary fuel suppliers in Canada. It provides a simple, compliant pathway for fuel suppliers to meet their obligations under the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR).
Instead of navigating complex project development or bilateral credit markets individually, participating fuel suppliers pool contributions into a professionally managed fund. CFIF then invests in a diversified portfolio of emissions-reduction and clean fuel projects across Canada.
The result is predictable compliance costs, reduced administrative burden, and meaningful contribution to Canada's clean energy transition. CFIF is governed by the industry it serves, ensuring alignment between regulatory obligations and investment decisions.
Under the CFR, primary fuel suppliers may satisfy up to 10% of their annual reduction requirement through contributions to an approved ERFP fund. This cap is set by regulation and applies to all ERFP funds.
Benefits
Why Choose CFIF
Price Certainty
Fixed $379/credit for 2025 (inflation-adjusted to ~$410/credit through 2029) vs. open market currently trading at $405+/credit and rising.
Cost Predictability
Budget compliance costs for up to 10% of your annual reduction requirement with certainty. No surprise price spikes. Annual decision with full market visibility.
Sector Development
Direct investment in Canadian clean fuel innovation — biofuels, RNG, SAF, hydrogen, and energy efficiency projects generating future CFR compliance credits.
Market Stability
Builds domestic clean fuel capacity and CFR credit supply across Canada's transportation sector. Transparent, independent governance. Canada-wide deployment.
Savings
Illustrative Savings by Contributing to CFIF
Example: Primary Supplier with 1,000,000 credit reduction requirement. ERFP-eligible: 100,000 credits (10% max).
| Open Market Price | CFIF 2025 Price | Potential Savings |
|---|---|---|
| $379/credit | $379/credit | $0 |
| $385/credit | $379/credit | $600,000 |
| $395/credit | $379/credit | $1,600,000 |
| $400/credit | $379/credit | $2,100,000 |
| $405/credit | $379/credit | $2,600,000 |
For illustrative purposes only. Actual savings depend on market conditions and compliance obligations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
CFIF Inc. is a Canadian not-for-profit corporation and industry-led ERFP fund under Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations. All contributions are deployed as non-repayable grants to eligible clean fuel projects. CFIF does not seek financial returns.
CFIF is designed for primary fuel suppliers subject to obligations under Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations. Any registered primary supplier seeking a compliant, efficient pathway to meet CFR requirements may be eligible to contribute.
CFIF invests in a diversified portfolio of eligible projects including emissions-reduction initiatives, low-carbon fuel production facilities, and enabling infrastructure. All funded projects must meet the eligibility criteria established under the Clean Fuel Regulations.
CFIF is governed by its contributing members through an industry advisory committee. This ensures that investment decisions reflect the priorities, expertise, and interests of the fuel supply sector. An independent fund administrator provides operational oversight and regulatory compliance.
Contribution decisions can be made throughout the compliance year, giving you strategic flexibility to act based on current market conditions and your compliance position.