Cap-and-Trade Program

The Cap-and-Trade Program is a key element of California’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It complements other measures to ensure that California cost-effectively meets its goals for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
More about this program

November 2023 Joint Auction #37 Notice

The next auction will be held on November 15, 2023.

Auction Notice

Cap-and-Trade Calendar

Events and deadlines

Data Dashboard

Regulation

Current, past, and rulemaking documents

FAQ Cap-and-Trade Program

Allowance Distribution Factsheet

CARB Comments to CAISO

CITSS Registrants Report

Compliance Instrument Report

ARB Offset Credits Issued

Summary of Auction Results

Summary of Auction Proceeds

Current Auction Notice

Potential Amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation

Public Workshops
View Meetings & Workshops for more information.

October 5: California Public Workshop on Potential Amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation.
July 27: California Public Workshop on Potential Amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation.
June 14: Joint California-Québec Workshop on Potential Amendments to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation.

Market Notice
On February 28, 2023, CARB issued a market notice: Important Process Information Regarding Cap-and-Trade Regulatory Updates