Cap-And-Trade Auction Update and GGRF Projections
Revenue from quarterly cap‑and‑trade auctions is deposited in the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), and the funds are allocated to various climate‑related programs. In this post, we (1) summarize the results from the recent November 2021 cap‑and‑trade auction, (2) estimate future GGRF revenue and the amount available for discretionary spending under three different scenarios, and (3) identify issues for legislative consideration as it begins its 2022‑23 budget deliberations.
United States Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund How Should The Legislature Allocate Discretionary Funding Stable Prices Base Trade Auction California Air Resources Board
Source: ca.gov