California and Quebec release summary results from 45th joint cap-and-trade allowance auction

SACRAMENTO – Today at noon (PDT), California and Quebec released the results of the 45th joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for Current Vintage (2023,2024, and 2025) and Advanced Vintage (2028).

Current Vintage

Number offered: 51,253,305

Number sold: 51,253,305
Settlement price: $28.32

Advance Vintage

Number offered: 6,847,750

Number sold: 6,847,750
Settlement price: $29.61

Detailed Results (https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/programs/cap-and-trade-program/auction-information/auction-notices-and-reports)

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.