California
Governor
Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
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15
West
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in California
Climate Policies in California
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California LEV Program Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
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Model Year (MY) 2026: 35% of new passenger vehicle sales are ZEVs | MY 2030: 68% of new sales are ZEVs | MY 2035: 100% of new sales are ZEVs, with up to 20% being hybrid or hydrogen-powered vehicles. In response to the passage of federal resolutions repealing California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), and the Low NOx Omnibus Rules, Governor Newsom directed CARB to propose "Advanced Clean Cars III" regulations as an alternative for ACC II, ACT, and Low NOx rules. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
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The Consumer Assistance Program offers incentives between $1,350 to $2,000 to for income-qualifying residents to retire operational vehicles that meet certain requirements. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | ||
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The Low NOx Omnibus Rule applies to Model Year 2024 onwards. In response to the passage of federal resolutions repealing California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), and the Low NOx Omnibus Rules, Governor Newsom directed CARB to propose "Advanced Clean Cars III" regulations as an alternative for ACC II, ACT, and Low NOx rules. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | 2020 | |
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By 2035: 55% of Class 2b-3 truck sales are zero-emissions | 75% of Class 4-8 straight truck sales are zero emissions | 40% of Class 7-8 tractor sales are zero-emissions. In response to the passage of federal resolutions repealing California’s Clean Air Act waivers for Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), and the Low NOx Omnibus Rules, Governor Newsom directed CARB to propose "Advanced Clean Cars III" regulations as an alternative for ACC II, ACT, and Low NOx rules. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | 2021 | |
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Medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) electric vehicle rebates consist of programs and policies that offer rebates to make MHD electric vehicles more affordable to increase their adoption in a state. |
Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | ||
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50% of newly purchased light-duty vehicles in the state fleet each year are ZEVs 15% of newly purchased medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MDHVs) in the state fleet are ZEVs by 2026 | 30% are ZEVs by 2030 Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Lead by Example | 2017 | |
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100% of public transit agencies' bus fleets are zero-emission by 2040 100% of newly purchased or contracted school buses are zero-emission by 2035 Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Lead by Example | 2023 | |
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Requires EV charging infrastructure for certain new single- and two-family dwellings, as well as at least 10% of parking spaces designated for EVs in new multifamily dwellings. For new nonresidential buildings, requires one EV parking space for buildings with 10+ total parking spaces, increasing the required number of EV spaces incrementally up to 200 spaces; for developments with 200+ spaces, at least 6% of total spaces must be designated for EVs. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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EV Charging Infrastructure | 2022 | |
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The California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP) offers rebates for the purchase and installation of publically available Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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EV Charging Infrastructure | ||
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2018 Zero-Emission Vehicle Action Plan Priorities Update Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2018 | |
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CARB has set regional GHG targets for each metropolitan planning organization for 2020 and 2035, ranging between a 3-19% decrease in per capita emissions by 2035, relative to 2005 emissions levels. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2018 | |
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California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program requires an overall 20% reduction in carbon intensity in 2030 Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2010 | |
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California is ranked 4th out of 50 in the 2024 Bicycle Friendly State rankings by the League of American Bicyclists. Establishing Policies
Policy Components
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Transportation
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Public and Active Transportation |