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California vessel emissions rules could get even tougher

October 22, 2018

carb, Commercial Harbor Craft Rule, commercial vessels

“Now in its implementation phase, the rule makes California the only state in the U.S. that requires most vessels with older engines — pre-dating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency diesel emissions standards, or just meeting Tier 1 standards — to be repowered with newer Tier 2 or Tier 3 engines before the end of their…

NGVs still have role to play in California energy policy

October 22, 2018

Sarina Soor

carb, CEC, electric vehicles, natural gas vehicles, zero emissions

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“California is increasingly focused on zero-emissions transportation technologies such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells, but natural gas vehicles (NGV) are still in play with state and utility programs, particularly for the heavy-duty fleet sectors that carry goods and passengers.” Click here to read more from Natural Gas Intel.

Electrify America announces second $200M zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

October 22, 2018

Sarina Soor

carb, electric vehicles, zero emission vehicle, zev

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“Electrify America announced its next $200 million investment in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure as well as education and awareness in California which is outlined in its Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019. The investment…

2018 Cap-and-Trade Auction Proceeds Annual Report

March 16, 2018

Sarina Soor

cap-and-trade, carb, climate investments, report

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The Department of Finance and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have released the 2018 Annual Report to the Legislature on California Climate Investments using Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds. CARB also released an updated interactive map including each implemented project in the State. Communities throughout the State are realizing a wide range of benefits, including more…

Big rigs with older engines will be denied registration in California by the year 2020

March 16, 2018

Sarina Soor

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“By 2020, trucks will be required by CARB to be a 2011 model or newer, or to be repowered with a 2010 or newer engine as part of an effort to improve air quality and reduce emissions. Trucks that are not in compliance can be placed on a DMV registration block. California is enforcing all…

California’s clean fuels standard poised to get even better

March 16, 2018

Sarina Soor

carb, low carbon fuels standard

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“Next month, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering amendments to extend and strengthen the state’s pioneering Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS). In the amendments proposed by CARB staff earlier this week, the 10 percent target for 2020 is replaced by a 20 percent target for 2030. CARB also proposes adjustments to the schedule…

California Air Resources Board – 2017 Scoping Plan, Appendix B

January 12, 2018

Sarina Soor

carb, local action, scoping plan

“This appendix provides examples of local actions that can support the State’s climate goals. It is organized into two categories: (A) local municipal code changes, zoning changes, or policy directions that could apply broadly to the community within the general plan or climate action plan area; and (B) mitigation measures that could be required of…

CARB Pollution Mapping Tool

January 12, 2018

Sarina Soor

ARB, carb, emissions, mapping tool, tool

“CARB has released an updated version of the Pollution Mapping Tool that includes emissions data for toxic air pollutants along with previously available criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases (GHG) from large facilities in California. Users can select facilities by a number of attributes such as name, location, or industrial sector; view their reported emissions using…

CARB approves plan to meet California’s bold climate and air quality goals

December 22, 2017

Sarina Soor

air quality, carb, climate change

“Eleven years ago, the landmark Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) set the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. California is on track to exceed that target, while the state’s economic growth has continued to outpace the rest of the country. The 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan, approved unanimously by…