California Air Resources Board

SACRAMENTO — The California Air Resources Board today approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that channel global, national and local private sector investment towards increasing cleaner fuel and transportation options for consumers, accelerating the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure, and keeping the state on track to meet legislatively mandated air quality and climate targets.

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is accepting applications through January 10, 2025, for the Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards. The Haagen-Smit Award is California’s premier award for recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improving air quality or addressing climate change.

SACRAMENTO – The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and California Air Resources Board (CARB) are announcing today a nearly $82 million penalty in a joint case to address significant air pollution violations by Valero Refining Co. at its Benicia refinery. This penalty is the largest ever assessed in the Air District’s history.

SACRAMENTO – California has reached an historic agreement with the nation’s leading passenger and cargo airlines to dramatically accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel for flights within the state.

Slide presentation from October 25, 2024 media briefing by CARB staff and management regarding the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Presentation available for download below.

Slide 1/Introduction

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has awarded over $42 million in a second round of grants to fund community-led clean mobility planning, education and implementation projects in disadvantaged and low-income communities.

SACRAMENTO – On Oct.

SACRAMENTO – On October 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will honor recipients of the 2023 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Awards, California’s premier award annually recognizing individuals who have made transformative contributions toward improving air quality or addressing climate change. The awards will be given at CARB's monthly meeting at 9 a.m.

SACRAMENTO – A report released today for 2022 greenhouse gas emissions shows a drop across most sectors that is the equivalent of removing more than 2.2 million gasoline-powered cars off California’s roads for one year.

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced the launch of a new $242 million effort, the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP), which will prioritize low-income Californians who need grants and loan assistance to get a zero-emission vehicle.