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  • Bay Area Air District presents 2022 Spare the Air Leadership Award to MCE
    Bay Area Air District presents 2022 Spare the Air Leadership Award to MCE

    The Air District has awarded the 2022 Spare the Air Leadership Award to MCE for their Low-Income Families and Tenants or LIFT program, which has already given over $1 million in rebates to 680 homes, saving over 7,800 kilowatt-hours of energy per year.

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    The Air District has awarded the 2022 Spare the Air Leadership Award to MCE for their Low-Income Families and Tenants or LIFT program, which has already given over $1 million in rebates to 680 homes, saving over 7,800 kilowatt-hours of energy per year.

  • Air District holding Oakland open house
    Air District holding Oakland open house

    The Air District is holding an open house in Oakland on Tuesday, February 9, to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule.

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    The Air District is holding an open house in Oakland on Tuesday, February 9, to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule.

  • Air District holding Richmond open house
    Air District holding Richmond open house

    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is holding an open house in Richmond this Thursday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy.

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    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is holding an open house in Richmond this Thursday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy.

  • Air District holding Redwood City open house
    Air District holding Redwood City open house

    The Air District is holding the first open house in Redwood City this Thursday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule. 

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    The Air District is holding the first open house in Redwood City this Thursday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule. 

  • Air District holding Dublin/Pleasanton open house
    Air District holding Dublin/Pleasanton open house

    The Air District is holding an open house in Dublin/Pleasanton on Monday, February 8, to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule. 

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    The Air District is holding an open house in Dublin/Pleasanton on Monday, February 8, to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy. The meeting will also offer an opportunity for the public to learn about proposed revisions to the Air District’s New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants rule. 

  • Air District holding Santa Rosa open house
    Air District holding Santa Rosa open house

    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is holding an open house in Santa Rosa this Wednesday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy.

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    The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is holding an open house in Santa Rosa this Wednesday to present and get public input on potential new control measures and strategies that may be included in the 2016 Clean Air Plan/Regional Climate Protection Strategy.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday

    The Air District is issuing the second Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, June 21. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

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    The Air District is issuing the second Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, June 21. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

  • Air District issues this year’s first Spare the Air Alert for smog
    Air District issues this year’s first Spare the Air Alert for smog

    The Air District is issuing the first Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog on Friday, June 10. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

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    The Air District is issuing the first Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog on Friday, June 10. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. Very hot inland temperatures, along with motor vehicle exhaust, will create elevated concentrations of ozone, or smog.

  • Air District to host Strategic Plan open house on August 1
    Air District to host Strategic Plan open house on August 1

    The Air District will host an in-person open house on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 1 – 3 PM. at the Air District’s San Francisco headquarters at 375 Beale Street. The open house will feature informal presentations and opportunities for discussion on the agency’s draft Strategic Plan, which outlines the Air District's roadmap for achieving its mission, setting priorities, and securing resources over the next five years. 

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    The Air District will host an in-person open house on Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 1 – 3 PM. at the Air District’s San Francisco headquarters at 375 Beale Street. The open house will feature informal presentations and opportunities for discussion on the agency’s draft Strategic Plan, which outlines the Air District's roadmap for achieving its mission, setting priorities, and securing resources over the next five years. 

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Saturday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Saturday

    The Air District is issuing the fourth Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Saturday, September 3. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. A strong high-pressure system leading to triple-digit temperatures, combined with light winds and vehicle exhaust, is expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. 

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    The Air District is issuing the fourth Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Saturday, September 3. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy. A strong high-pressure system leading to triple-digit temperatures, combined with light winds and vehicle exhaust, is expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. 

  • Air District to host final open house for new draft refinery rules
    Air District to host final open house for new draft refinery rules

    On Monday, September 28, the Air District is hosting the last of a series of open houses to discuss the agency’s four new and amended draft petroleum refinery emissions reduction rules. This open house will be held at Lincoln Elementary School in Richmond starting at 6pm. The public comment period for these rules and amendments closes on Friday, Oct. 2.

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    On Monday, September 28, the Air District is hosting the last of a series of open houses to discuss the agency’s four new and amended draft petroleum refinery emissions reduction rules. This open house will be held at Lincoln Elementary School in Richmond starting at 6pm. The public comment period for these rules and amendments closes on Friday, Oct. 2.

  • Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday
    Air District issues Spare the Air Alert for smog for Tuesday

    The Air District is issuing the third Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, August 16. The Bay Area will also continue to have smoke impacts from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire in Humboldt and Trinity counties. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow, Tuesday, August 16. The combination of wildfire smoke with hot inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust is expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. Smoke from Northern California wildfires is expected to continue to impact the region creating hazy and smoky skies.   

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    The Air District is issuing the third Spare the Air Alert of 2022 for smog for Tuesday, August 16. The Bay Area will also continue to have smoke impacts from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire in Humboldt and Trinity counties. Air quality is forecast to be unhealthy tomorrow, Tuesday, August 16. The combination of wildfire smoke with hot inland temperatures and vehicle exhaust is expected to cause unhealthy smog, or ozone, accumulation in the Bay Area. Smoke from Northern California wildfires is expected to continue to impact the region creating hazy and smoky skies.   

  • Eligibility
    Eligibility

    Learn about the eligibility requirements and find out if you are eligible to replace your vehicle and receive Clean Cars for All funding.

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    Learn about the eligibility requirements and find out if you are eligible to replace your vehicle and receive Clean Cars for All funding.

  • Air District fines City of Berkeley Landfill for air quality violations
    Air District fines City of Berkeley Landfill for air quality violations

    The Air District has fined the City of Berkeley $130,000 for air quality violations that occurred at its landfill site at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley from 2019 - 2022. 

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    The Air District has fined the City of Berkeley $130,000 for air quality violations that occurred at its landfill site at Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley from 2019 - 2022. 

  • Air District releases draft ambient air monitoring network plan
    Air District releases draft ambient air monitoring network plan

    The Air District has released for public comment its latest draft Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, which describes the Air District’s air monitoring network for 2022 and lists proposed changes for the near future.

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    The Air District has released for public comment its latest draft Ambient Air Monitoring Network Plan, which describes the Air District’s air monitoring network for 2022 and lists proposed changes for the near future.

  • Air District’s James Cary Smith Community Grant Program empowers Bay Area community leaders
    Air District’s James Cary Smith Community Grant Program empowers Bay Area community leaders

    The Air District is announcing the launch of its 2022 James Cary Smith Community Grant Program, which is funding more than 30 community groups and nonprofit organizations to engage community members in decisions that impact their air quality and health.

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    The Air District is announcing the launch of its 2022 James Cary Smith Community Grant Program, which is funding more than 30 community groups and nonprofit organizations to engage community members in decisions that impact their air quality and health.

  • Global shipping companies reduced speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies
    Global shipping companies reduced speeds off California coast to protect blue whales and blue skies

    Twenty three shipping companies participated in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program in 2022, contributing to cleaner air, safer whales, and a quieter ocean.  Companies are recognized for their vessels transiting at ten knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. 

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    Twenty three shipping companies participated in the Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program in 2022, contributing to cleaner air, safer whales, and a quieter ocean.  Companies are recognized for their vessels transiting at ten knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. 

  • Presentation on the Proposed FYE 2022 TFCA Regional Fund Policies
    Presentation on the Proposed FYE 2022 TFCA Regional Fund Policies

    Mar 2, 2021 ... Transportation Fund for Clean Air Regional Fund Policies and Evaluation Criteria for FYE 2022 Public Webinar March 2, 2021 Linda Hui Senior Staff ...

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    Mar 2, 2021 ... Transportation Fund for Clean Air Regional Fund Policies and Evaluation Criteria for FYE 2022 Public Webinar March 2, 2021 Linda Hui Senior Staff ...

  • RFP 2022 007 Strategic Communications and Evaluation for the Flex Your Commute Program
    RFP 2022 007 Strategic Communications and Evaluation for the Flex Your Commute Program

    May 31, 2022 ... May 31, 2022 Request for Proposals 2022-007 Strategic Communications and Evaluation for the Flex Your Commute Program SECTION I – SUMMARY ...

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    May 31, 2022 ... May 31, 2022 Request for Proposals 2022-007 Strategic Communications and Evaluation for the Flex Your Commute Program SECTION I – SUMMARY ...

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