Caitlin Rotner-Sutter — Introduced as California State Director for the Environmental Defense Fund.
Laura Wigner — Introduced as Executive Director of the California Electric Transportation Coalition.
Michael Bocodoro — Michael Bocodoro testifies about agricultural methane reduction efforts in California’s dairy sector, explaining that he works closely with the state’s agricultural community and methane reduction initiatives. He argues that dairy methane reduction is a key short-term climate action and credits the LCFS program for helping drive progress on California dairy farms. He also highlights a recent milestone in which the dairy sector announced 5 million metric tons of annual methane reduction, emphasizing that no other jurisdiction is close to California’s target.
SB1383 — The speaker discusses Senate Bill 1383 as the legislative foundation for California’s short-lived climate pollution and dairy methane reduction efforts. SB 1383 is described as being designed to avoid harm to dairy families and emissions leakage, while directing state agencies to support dairy methane and renewable gas projects and to prioritize fuels with the greatest greenhouse gas emission benefits.
SB1383 — Cited as the statute directing CARB to include lagoon methane capture in LCFS.
Mikhail Skavarla — Introduces testimony for the California Hydrogen Coalition and says LCFS infrastructure credits are essential for hydrogen and fast charging.
Mr. Bocodora — Cited as saying that manure happens, in response to concerns about liquefied manure storage.
Caitlin Rodner-Sutter — Caitlin Rodner-Sutter introduces herself as the California Director for the Environmental Defense Fund and begins her testimony in support of the LCFS as a tool to reduce transportation emissions.
Laura — Referenced as someone who will discuss the rebate and electrification topic further.
Laura — Cited as having said the rulemaking was long and deliberative.
Laura Renger — Introduces herself as executive director of the California Electric Transportation Coalition (CaliTC).
Mick — Referenced as having discussed the hydrogen context earlier; the speaker compares capacity crediting in charging to that hydrogen discussion.
Susan Chan — Thanked for helping over the last couple of months with conversations and preparation related to the hearing.
Mr. Wade — Mr. Wade responds to questions about what would happen if LCFS stopped incentivizing dairy digester projects. He explains that replacing LCFS support with direct public funding or another source would likely require about $3 to $4 billion, noting that there are also ongoing operating costs to keep the projects running. He adds that dairy digesters provide additional benefits, including improved air quality, reduced odor and hydrogen sulfide, and broader advantages from in-state methane capture and competition.
Mr. Wade — Addressed directly with a question about community impacts near dairies and digesters.
Michael Scavala — One of the panelists Sharp-Collins directs questions to; name is uncertain in the transcript.
Mr. Kavala — Mr. Kavala explains the benefits and policy support for hydrogen in California. He says most benefits accrue at the station level through capacity credits, jobs, CEC grants, and the state’s hydrogen hub, and emphasizes that LCFS remains the key policy sustaining the sector. He also notes that most hydrogen fuel delivered in California is produced in-state.
PhD at Lawrence Livermore — Referenced as a hyper-mile expert who has done far more than the mileage example discussed.
Ms. Seton — Ms. Seton is referenced in a discussion of alleged benefits and impacts from the projects, including claimed methane reductions, air quality benefits for communities she represents in the San Joaquin Valley, and assertions that the projects are expanding the dairy sector.
UC Riverside study — Cited as showing an 82% methane reduction.
Benjamin Allen — Referenced as the author of SB 709, whose analysis is cited for the $3.2 billion to $4 billion estimate.
SB709 — Cited as the bill underlying the Senate Appropriations Committee analysis used for the cost estimate.
Tiffany — Addressed as the Phillips 66 representative being asked to clarify headwinds facing the Rodeo renewable energy complex.
Tiffany — Cited as having said the rulemaking was long and deliberative.
Josh Hoover — The chair transitions to Assembly Member Josh Hoover, who then speaks and asks about alternatives to LCFS and how California can continue meeting its environmental goals.
Phoebe — Phoebe is asked to explain what alternatives to LCFS she sees and how California should continue its environmental goals without the program.
Phoebe — Referenced as a witness who had discussed liquid manure and dairy digesters.
AB1383 — AB 1383 is referenced as identifying incentives first and regulation second in the livestock context.
Chris Rogers — Referred to as 'my colleague from San Diego,' who pointed out that many constituents will drive older cars for longer.
Sam — Referenced as another person who is coming up to respond.
Sam — The speaker turns to Sam for input on the argument about dry versus liquid manure incentives, and a few minutes later Sam is invited to add to the explanation and begins responding.
Michael — The speaker turns to Michael for a response to the argument about dry versus liquid manure incentives.
Julia Levin — Testified on behalf of the Bioenergy Association of California in support of the LCFS and in-state production from organic waste.
Noam Elroy — Testified on behalf of CRNR and R Environmental Services in support of organic waste diversion and RNG investment.
Kelly Letman — Testified on behalf of the Los Angeles Business Council in support of the LCFS and in-state zero-emission vehicle adoption.
Rocky Fernandez — Testified on behalf of the Center for Sustainable Energy in support of the LCFS and used EV programs.
Nate Solove — Testified on behalf of the Port of L.A. and EV Realty in support of the LCFS and commercial charging growth.
Katrina Fritz — Testified on behalf of the California Hydrogen Business Council in support of the LCFS and hydrogen market signals.
American Soybean Association representative — Testified that crop-based biofuels are central to California's climate leadership and thanked the committee for the opportunity to comment.
David Almeida — Director of clean energy transportation at PG&E; supported prior comments and explained that EVs help reduce rates for all customers.
Ryan Kenney — With Clean Energy, he supported the policy and described the company as a California success story with fueling stations displacing diesel.
Lauren Gallagher — Testified on behalf of Communities for a Better Environment and described the communities the organization works in.
Kai Klausen — Testified on behalf of the Electric Vehicle Charging Association in strong support of the LCFS.
John Winger — Testified on behalf of the National Oilseed Processors Association and echoed support for renewable diesel.
American Soybean Association — Referenced as a prior speaker whose comments on renewable diesel were echoed.
Mr. Rahm — Referenced as someone who was unable to finish speaking before time ran out.
Carlos Gutier — Testified on behalf of the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance and echoed concerns about the 20% cap in 2028.
Tom Van Heiki — Senior policy advisor at Rivian Automotive; said Rivian makes EVs and charging stations with help from the LCFS.
Chris McKaley — Testified on behalf of the California Renewable Transportation Alliance in strong support of the LCFS.
Jesse Quivis — Begins testimony on behalf of Evigo, Zeal, and Tara Watt, but the statement is cut off.