California Air Resources Board Public Meeting
The Board meeting focused on the approval of the fiscal year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) funding plan, with a key allocation of $68 million designated for the Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE). Discussions highlighted the critical need for continued state investment in zero-emission technologies to offset federal regulatory rollbacks and maintain air quality progress. Stakeholders provided testimonials supporting the CORE program as an essential driver for adopting clean, off-road equipment. Additionally, the Board addressed the linkage of carbon markets with Washington and Quebec, the filing of a lawsuit against the U.S. EPA regarding tailpipe emission authority, and support efforts for local wildfire response.