California Air Resources Board

What you need to know:The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced that theupdated Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation will take effectbeginning in July.

Today, California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph issued the following statement in response to President Trump signing illegal actions attacking California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks, and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus:   

What you need to know: California is starting a new phase of statewide air monitoring, using specially equipped vehicles to collect block-by-block pollution data in 64 communities heavily burdened by pollution. The results will help create local solutions to improve air quality and health. 

California and Quebec release summary results from 43rd joint cap-and-trade allowance auction

SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PST), California and Quebec released the results of the 43rd joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for Current Vintage (2023 & 2025) and Advanced Vintage (2028).

SACRAMENTO — Today, California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph issued the following statement in response to a vote by the U.S. Senate purporting to disapprove California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II, Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Omnibus using the Congressional Review Act (CRA).   

What you need to know: The California E-Bike Incentive Project will provide up to 1,000 income-eligible individuals a voucher worth up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike. The program is rolling out a revamped process intended to address problems experienced in the previous application window.

Officials from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will hold a media briefing next week to discuss the relaunch of the second application window for its E-Bike Incentive Project, as well as technical changes made to ensure the successful distribution of vouchers for income-eligible Californians to receive up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike.  

SAN FRANCISCO — California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair Liane Randolph welcomed a delegation from the Republic of Panama today to enter into a partnership on carbon pricing programs and climate investments.  

What You Need to Know: A new report details nearly $33 billion raised for climate projects by cap-and-trade, as Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders seek an extension of the program. 

SACRAMENTO – Nearly $33 billion has been raised to fund climate solutions in communities across the state with money from the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program, according to a new report published by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). 

What You Need to Know: 
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) awarded a record $20.9 million from the Community Air Grants program to 43 nonprofit community groups and four Tribes to carry out a total of 51 projects. Funded by cap-and-trade dollars, these projects support air monitoring and pollution reduction in California’s most impacted regions. Community Air Grants, help build capacity and partnerships to reduce air pollution in the communities that need it the most in California.