DUBAI – California officially kicked off a new international climate initiative that creates a partnership of subnational governments that are committed to reducing methane today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) hosted in Dubai.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board reached a settlement agreement with Briggs and Stratton LLC of Milwaukee, Wisc., a major producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, for $117,314 for the company’s violations of the Small Off-Road Engine (SORE) Regulation. The regulation limits emissions of oxides of nitrogen and hydrocarbons from spark-ignited, small off-road engines, including those found in landscape equipment, small power tools, and portable generators.
SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PST), California and Quebec released the results of the 37th joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 through 2023 (current) and 2026 (advance) vintages.
Number offered: 57,617,565
Number sold: 57,617,565
Settlement price: $38.73
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved an almost $624 million funding plan for its incentive programs that will continue to help Californians – from truck fleet operators to commuters – make the switch to zero-emission vehicles.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is accepting applications through December 19, 2023, for the 2023 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards. The Haagen-Smit Award is California’s premier award recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving air quality or addressing climate change.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved the first five-year update to the statewide strategy for the Community Air Protection Program (CAPP), an innovative effort designed to improve air quality at the local scale in collaboration with residents.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board approved an update to its regulation that controls emissions from refrigerant used for the repair of automotive air conditioning systems by removing a canister consumer fee and phasing in a transition toward recycled refrigerant.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently reached settlement agreements with several companies for violations of the Aftermarket Parts Regulation as part of its robust and ongoing enforcement efforts to uphold California’s air quality rules. The cases included a settlement agreement with Meyer Distributing Inc. of Jasper, Ind. for $564,250.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board has released a report showing that truck manufacturers are exceeding targeted sales of zero-emissions vehicles and are now two years ahead of schedule, demonstrating the interest that fleet operators have in zero-emissions trucks.
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today received authorization from the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act for its 2020 At-Berth Regulation, which further reduces pollution from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports.