California
40%
85%
Carbon neutral
Governor
Gavin Newsom (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Supermajority
Senate Party
Democratic Supermajority
Key Offices & Links
47
15
West
Progress by Policy Area
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections 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. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2022 | |
| Enacted |
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The Clean Vehicle Rebate Program offers rebates for new electric vehicles (EVs): up to $7,500 for battery and hydrogen fuel cell EVs, $6,500 for plug-in hybrid EVs, and $750 for zero-emission motorcycles. Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Light-Duty Vehicles | 2009 | |
| Enacted |
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The Low NOx Omnibus Rule applies to Model Year 2024 onwards. 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. MY 2036: 100% of truck sales must be ZEVs. By vehicle class: - Drayage trucks – 2024: New trucks must be ZEV | 2035: 100% of drayage trucks must be ZEVs - Public MHDVs – 2027: 100% of the state's fleet must be ZEVs - “High-priority fleets”, defined as companies with at least 50 trucks owned and operated in the state or with more than $50 million in annual revenue – By 2042: 100% ZEVs Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles | 2021 | |
| Not Enacted |
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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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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 Establishing Policies
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Transportation
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Transportation Plans and Targets | 2010 | |
| Enacted |
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California is ranked 4th out of 50 in the 2022 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 |