b'FOGHORN FOCUS Low-carbonliquidfuelsspecificallybiodieselandre- Low-carbon liquid fuelsnewabledieselofferapractical,provenanswer.These fuels deliver immediate, measurable emissions reductionsspecifically biodieselwhile preserving existing engines, fueling infrastructure, and operational flexibility. For an industry balancing envi- and renewable diesel ronmental responsibility with the need to keep passengers and commerce moving, they represent a powerful bridge tooffer a practical, provena lower-carbon future.At the center of advancing these fuels is Clean Fuels Allianceanswer.For an industryAmerica (cleanfuels.org), the national trade association rep- balancing environmentalresenting biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers and stakeholders. For over 30 years, Clean Fu-els has built the technical, policy, and market foundation forresponsibility withintegrating these fuels into Americas energy mix. Today, that expertise is being brought directly to the ferry sector throughthe need to keepa membership in the Passenger Vessel Association (PVA). passengers and commerce A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE FORMARITIME DECARBONIZATION moving, they represent aPVA represents most of the U.S. ferry industryapprox-imately 90 percent of the vessels documented in the na- powerful bridge totional ferry database. From commuter boats to sightseeing tours, PVA members operate in some of the countrys mosta lower-carbon future. visible and heavily regulated waterways.Recognizing the importance of proactive emissions reduc-tion, with PVAs support KPFF established a Decarbon-ization Working Group to unite members committed tousedcookingoiltoanimalfatsresultinginfattyacid cleaneroperationsthroughtechnology,operationalbestmethyl esters (FAME). It blends seamlessly with petroleum practices, and fuel innovation. Clean Fuels Alliance Amer- diesel, commonly at 20 percent (B20) or higher.ica has now joined this effort, bringing with it decades of research, fuel quality advocacy, and technical experience. Renewabledieselismadethroughhydrotreating,pro-ducing a hydrocarbon fuel that is chemically identical to Acting as the bridge between Clean Fuels and PVA is Thepetroleum diesel but with up to 80 percent lower lifecycle NazzaroGroup,recognizedforitsleadershipinpetro- greenhouse gas emissions. It can be used at 100 percent leumrenewable fuel integration and supply chain reliabil- concentration (RD100) as a true drop-in replacement.ity. Enhancing this effort is the expertise of Jim Swindler, former Deputy General Manager of Golden Gate Ferry andBoth fuels:a seasoned maritime leader with decades of experience in ferry operations, engineering, and shipbuilding. Swindlers Meet rigorous ASTM quality specifications experience helps ensure ferry operators receive practical, vessel-specific guidance on integrating cleaner fuels.Operate efficiently in modern marine diesel engines UNDERSTANDING THE FUELS:Are compatible with most existing marine fueling systems BIODIESEL AND RENEWABLE DIESELBiodiesel is a renewable fuel produced through transes-Deliver substantial lifecycle GHG reductions comparedterification of fats and oilsranging from soybean oil andto petroleum dieselFOGHORN 36'