Free Allowances Shrink for Washington Utilities: What a 40% Cut Over 2027-30 Means for Power Costs Oct 3, 2026 · Market Washington state data show free allowance allocations to electric utilities under cap-and-invest falling sharply over 2027-30, as litigation and linkage loom. compliance market carbon allowances +2
One Market, Three Jurisdictions: Washington Finalises Carbon Linkage Rules Sep 18, 2026 · Regulation Washington's final linkage rules take effect October 24, uniting its carbon market with California-Quebec as CCA futures hit three-month lows near $32. compliance market carbon allowances +2
California's Cap-and-Invest Overhaul Is Final. The Market Priced It In Weeks Ago Sep 1, 2026 · Regulation California's OAL approved the Cap-and-Invest overhaul on Aug. 31. With Quebec's rule already gazetted, both WCI anchors now operate under locked regulations. California Cap-and-Invest compliance market +2
Sept. 1 or Bust: California's Cap-and-Invest Rule Update Enters Its Final Review Window Aug 22, 2026 · Market California's ARB resubmitted its Cap-and-Invest updates after a procedural issue, and the OAL still targets a Sept. 1 effective date. Positioning data shows the market is already moving. California Cap-and-Invest compliance market +2
California's Imported Electricity Emissions Hit a Record, and CCA Buyers Will Feel It Aug 16, 2026 · Market Allowance retirements for outstanding emissions from imported power reached an all-time high in 2025, quietly tightening supply in California's Cap-and-Invest market. California Cap-and-Invest CARB +3
California Tightened Its Carbon Cap, Then Built a 118 Million Allowance Side Door Aug 14, 2026 · Regulation California's Cap-and-Invest removes 118M allowances through 2030 but parks an equal volume in a new industry incentive. Why watchdogs see an integrity risk. California Cap-and-Invest CARB +2
