Action: 7.3 | Beaverton Climate Action Plan Dashboard

7.3Promote the use of renewable diesel in public and private fleets

Progress

Work will start in a later phase

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Background

A near-term solution for reducing GHG emissions where electrification is not yet practical, such as for heavy-duty vehicles and long-haul operations, or when driving just makes more sense.

Progress Update

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Indicators

7c. Percent of renewable diesel sold within city limits

Associated Activities

What's left to do?

2030
Adopt a citywide Renewable Fuel Standard to decrease the carbon-intensity of diesel sold.
This is a potential activity.
2030
Promote the use of clean fuels and efficient fleet operations in both public and private sectors.
This is a potential activity.
2030
Provide guidance on adopting alternatives such as renewable diesel (e.g., R99) and support collaborative purchasing strategies to reduce costs and increase local demand.
Lead by example through city procurement and use of clean fuels in municipal fleets.
This is a potential activity.
2035
Other activities and opportunities as they arise.
The actions above in "What's left to do" are not a comprehensive list and will grow and evolve as we pursue this strategy.

Related strategies

Objective

Associated Target(s)
- 99% of diesel sold in the city is renewable by 2030.

Recommended Leads & Key Partners

GHG Reduction Potential
8,300 MT CO2e - 754,200 MT CO2e | Cumulative, 2026-2050

City Roles

Information updated 10/07/2026

Progress

Description

Background

Progress Update

Indicators

7c. Percent of renewable diesel sold within city limits

Associated Activities

What's left to do?

Adopt a citywide Renewable Fuel Standard to decrease the carbon-intensity of diesel sold.

Promote the use of clean fuels and efficient fleet operations in both public and private sectors.

Provide guidance on adopting alternatives such as renewable diesel (e.g., R99) and support collaborative purchasing strategies to reduce costs and increase local demand.

Other activities and opportunities as they arise.

Related strategies

Summary and contacts

Objective

Associated Target(s)

Recommended Leads & Key Partners

GHG Reduction Potential

City Roles

How this strategy contributes to the outcome