CARB extends deadline to submit nominations for its premier clean air and climate award
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is accepting applications through January 15, 2024, for the 2023 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards.
Updated emissions data show overall downward trend continuing
SACRAMENTO – Today, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory data showing that emissions significantly decreased in 2020 when the global pandemic slowed economic activity, increased in 2021 as the economy recovered, and is projected to decrease again in 2022.
CARB awards $10 million in funds to 42 community-driven projects to fight air pollution across the state
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced the award of $10 million to 42 local non-profit organizations and California Native American tribes for projects that focus on air pollution reduction efforts across the state.
California launches methane-cutting effort with subnational governments at COP28
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.
CARB settles with major producer Briggs and Stratton for small off-road engine emissions violations
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.
California and Quebec release summary results from 37th joint cap-and-trade allowance auction
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.
Current Vintage
Number offered: 57,617,565
Number sold: 57,617,565
Settlement price: $38.73
CARB approves incentive funding plan that invests in equitable transition to zero-emission future
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.
CARB seeks nominations for premier clean air, climate award
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.
CARB approves first 5-year strategy update for its equity-driven Community Air Protection Program
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.
CARB removes fee for refrigerant canisters used to fix vehicle air conditioning systems, reducing auto-repair costs for Californians
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.