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RFS Technical Advisory Committee Meeting - October 8, 2026

Label: Public meeting
This advisory board advises on technical and economic issues related to the renewable fuel supply as well as meeting fuel requirements. It meets quarterly, or as needed, through 2030.
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Available online

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Public Testimony

The RFS TAC advises the BPS Bureau Director on implementation of Portland City Code 16.60.Those who wish to provide testimony must register for the meeting and submit an e-mail to Pam Neild at Pam.Neild@portlandoregon.gov. Registration for testimony closes one hour prior to the start of the meeting. Written testimony and requests for virtual or in-person testimony must include your full name and address.

You can attend this hybrid meeting on Zoom or in person at BPS office located at 1810 SW 5th Ave., Suite 710 Portland, OR 97201. Please contact Pam Neild at Pam.Neild@portlandoregon.gov for instructions if you plan to attend in person.


Meeting Agenda

10:00 a.m. - Call to order
Welcome, roll call, quorum, approve previous meeting minutes, agenda changes

10:05 a.m. - Program updates
Retail price observations, administrative rule updates, CEI Hub project status

10:20 a.m. - Presentation from Bill Peters, OR DEQ 
OR Clean Fuels Program and Fuels Forecasting

10:30 a.m. - Presentation from Michael Freels, OR DOE 
Oregon Energy Strategy

10:40 a.m. - Presentation from Megan Boutwell, Stillwater Associates 
Incentive stack

11:00 a.m. - Presentation from Jordan Godwin, OPIS 
Diesel and biofuel supply

11:20 a.m. - Break

11:30 a.m. - Presentation from Matt Leuck, Neste
RD chemistry and winter gelling

11:45 a.m. - Presentation from Jeff Rouse, Carson
Local distribution experience

12:00 p.m. - Presentation from Marti Frank, Efficiency for Everyone
Position Holders and Terminal Operator Interview Findings

12:10 p.m. - Reflections from TAC members

12:25 p.m. - Public Comment

12:30 p.m. - Next steps and adjourn


Meeting materials

Meeting presentations

Meeting recording


TAC members

  • Matthew Jubitz – Chair – Jubitz
  • Andrew Dyke – Vice-Chair – ECONorthwest
  • Chris Efird – NEXT
  • Antonio Machado – WSPA
  • Marc Ventura – Phillips 66
  • Paul Reed – Neste
  • Jim Verburg – bp America

The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 503-823-4000, Relay: 711.

Contact

Pam Neild

Transportation Decarbonization Project Manager
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