Québec and California will hold a joint cap-and-trade emission units auction on May 20, 2026

Québec and California will hold a joint cap-and-trade emission units auction on May 20, 2026

QUÉBEC, March 20, 2026 /CNW/ -– The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announce that the next joint carbon market auction will be held on May 20, 2026.

The publication of the Auction Notice, which includes the number of emission units for sale, minimum prices and application requirements, marks the beginning of the application period. The application period closes on April 20, 2026.

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The May 20, 2026 Joint Cap-and-Trade Auction #47 Notice is available on the MELCCFP's website: http://www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca/changements/carbone/ventes-encheres/avis-resultats-en.htm.

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SOURCE Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs