California and Quebec release summary results from 42nd joint cap-and-trade allowance auction

SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PST), California and Quebec released the results of the 42nd joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for Current Vintage (2025) and Advanced Vintage (2028).

Current Vintage

Number offered: 51,466,028
Number sold: 51,466,028
Settlement price: $29.27

Advance Vintage

Number offered: 6,847,750
Number sold: 6,847,750
Settlement price: $28.00

Detailed Results (https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auction/auction.htm)

CARB's mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. CARB is the lead agency for climate change programs and oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health-based air quality standards.