New online portal makes it easier to access funding opportunities and other key resources for California Climate Investments

SACRAMENTO – A newly launched online portal makes key information about California Climate Investments easy to access to learn more about funding opportunities, see funding success stories and provide a one-stop shop for implementation partners. The investments program largely benefits the state’s disadvantaged and low-income communities and spurs greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

New map shows where Californians can find relief during times of poor air quality

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board today announced the launch of an interactive, statewide map that offers a one-stop-shop for information about the location and services available at Clean Air Centers, where communities can seek refuge during times of poor air quality, including periods of intense wildfire smoke.

California and Quebec release summary results from 39th joint cap-and-trade allowance auction

SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PDT), California and Quebec released the results of the 39th joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for Current Vintage (2017 & 2024) and Advanced Vintage (2027).

Current Vintage

Number offered: 51,589,488
Number sold: 51,589,488
Settlement price: $37.02

Engine manufacturer Cummins settles California certification procedure and emissions violations case for $46 million

SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced a $46 million settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. (Cummins). The settlement resolves DOJ and CARB’s claims for violations of California engine emissions control and certification requirements. Cummins made undisclosed changes to approximately 120,000 engines in California after CARB had certified the engines for sale.