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(The Center Square) – Washington state’s third quarterly auction of emissions allowances under the cap-and-trade program established by the Climate Commitment Act brought in more than $541 million, according to

Business leaders and a group that advocated for Washingtons carbon allowance market now want to get millions of dollars back into the hands of Washingtonians.

The Department of Ecology announced actual plans for the money from this latest auction.

The state’s fourth carbon emissions allowances auction brought the program’s revenue to an all-time high in the first year, far outpacing early estimates. The state is still deciding how the money will be spent.

The price of Washingtons carbon emission allowances reached an all-time high in the states fourth auction last week, with revenue from the program nearing $1.5 billion in its first year. The …

RNG/RSG sought to meet carbon reduction requirements and goals.SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 06, 2023 -- Avista, through a request for proposal , is seeking to secure renewable natural gas or responsibly...

Washington state fuel prices are on the rise again, but slower than earlier this year. Despite the increase, California is still king when it comes to the price at the pump, beating out the Evergreen …

The increase stems from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, more commonly known as the "cap and invest" program.

Inflation, supply chain woes, worker shortages and fewer bidders are increasing costs by millions, leading to likely toll hikes and more.

Inflation, supply chain woes, worker shortages and fewer bidders are increasing costs by millions, leading to likely toll hikes and more.