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Unlock More LCFS Value: How Multifamily EV Charging and DC Fast Chargers Can Maximize Revenue

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Unlock More LCFS Value: How Multifamily EV Charging and DC Fast Chargers Can Maximize Revenue

California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program continues to evolve, and with it, new opportunities are emerging for EV charging site owners to earn more credits and generate incremental, long-term revenue by deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

For multifamily property owners and developers investing in DC fast charging for light and heavy-duty fleets, recent regulatory changes have meaningfully expanded the value of clean transportation infrastructure. 

Xpansiv® Managed Solutions™ helps clients navigate these changes, translating regulatory complexity into bankable outcomes.

Multifamily Residences: A Hidden Gem for LCFS Credit Generation

Multifamily housing remains one of the most underserved segments in the EV charging ecosystem. With nearly one-third of Californians living in apartments or condominiums, expanding EV charging access in these settings is increasingly critical, not only for equitable electrification, but also for unlocking LCFS value.

Under current LCFS rules, EV chargers installed at multifamily properties may now qualify for non-residential LCFS credit generation. This represents a significant shift: credit value that was previously captured by utilities can now be retained by charger owners or operators.  For property owners or EV charger operators, this change transforms EV charging from a cost center into a recurring revenue opportunity.

Xpansiv Managed Solutions supports multifamily clients by handling registration, data collection, and credit monetization, helping them overcome regulatory complexity and maximize returns.

DC Fast Charging: Capacity-Based Credits with Long-Term Certainty

Recent amendments to the LCFS program introduced Fast-Charging Infrastructure (FCI) pathways, enabling site owners to earn capacity-based credits for up to 10 years, independent of actual energy dispensed.

Unlike traditional usage-based crediting, FCI pathways reward installed capacity, providing predictable revenue while charging demand scales over time.

Key Highlights of the FCI Program:
  • Two FCI Pathways (both require a minimum charger capacity of ≥50 kW):
    • LMD-FCI: Light- and Medium-Duty vehicle charging infrastructure
    • HD-FCI: Heavy-Duty vehicle charging infrastructure, including fleet and freight applications
  • Credit Duration:
    • Up to 10 years of capacity-based credits
    • Credit value calculated based on charger power rating and site accessibility
  • Site-Type Factor:
    • Public/Shared Access: 20% multiplier
    • Private Access: 10% multiplier
  • Eligibility Requirements:
    • Chargers must be permitted on or after January 1, 2022.
    • Must be networked and report real-time availability.
    • Heavy-duty sites must demonstrate Class 8 truck accessibility. (ww2.arb.ca.gov)

Xpansiv Managed Solutions works with clients to prepare and submit FCI applications, ensuring that all supporting documentation—uptime data, site maps, permitting records, and accessibility criteria—is complete, accurate, and compliant.

Why Act Now?

The FCI opportunity is not unlimited.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has capped total FCI credits at 2.5% of statewide LCFS deficits, with individual entities limited to 0.5% of those deficits. With over 5,875 fast chargers already approved under the FCI program, capacity is tightening—and competition for eligibility is accelerating. (ww2.arb.ca.gov)

Early action can be the difference between securing long-term credit value and missing the window altogether.

How Xpansiv Managed Solutions Delivers Value

Through Xpansiv Managed Solutions, clients gain access to a proven LCFS services platform backed by deep market expertise.

Our approach includes:

  • Full-Service Registration & Reporting:  Management of the entire LCFS lifecycle-from charger registration to quarterly credit reporting.
  • Policy and Market Expertise: Continuous monitoring of CARB’s evolving rules, ensuring your assets remain compliant and optimized for credit generation.
  • Revenue Optimization: Credit pooling across clients to negotiate better prices and transaction time for optimal market conditions.
Turning Clean Infrastructure into Reliable Revenue

Whether you’re deploying EV charging at a multifamily property or investing in DC fast charging for fleets, the LCFS program offers a powerful mechanism to monetize clean transportation assets when navigated effictively.

Xpansiv Managed Solutions helps clients move beyond compliance to unlock durable, market-based returns.

Ready to maximize your LCFS opportunity?
Contact us today at cleanfuels@xpansiv.com to learn more about FCI eligibility and multifamily residence EV charging credit generation.