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  • Eligible Replacement Vehicles
    Eligible Replacement Vehicles

    Learn about the types of vehicles you can purchase or lease to replace your old vehicle under the Clean Cars for All program.

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    Learn about the types of vehicles you can purchase or lease to replace your old vehicle under the Clean Cars for All program.

  • About Air Quality
    About Air Quality

    Learn all about air quality in the Bay Area, including air quality and weather forecasts, open burn and spare the air status, wood smoke pollution, and more.

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    Learn all about air quality in the Bay Area, including air quality and weather forecasts, open burn and spare the air status, wood smoke pollution, and more.

  • Resource Library
    Resource Library

    View models, guidance, and tools to help local governments take catalytic action – in partnership with disproportionately overburdened communities – to transform the region into an equitable, healthy, and climate-safe place for all.

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    View models, guidance, and tools to help local governments take catalytic action – in partnership with disproportionately overburdened communities – to transform the region into an equitable, healthy, and climate-safe place for all.

  • Air District and Aclima announce unprecedented, hyperlocal air quality data program
    Air District and Aclima announce unprecedented, hyperlocal air quality data program

    The Air District and Aclima are announcing a cutting-edge air quality data program that will map air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in all nine counties of the Bay Area — covering more than 5,000 square miles.

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    The Air District and Aclima are announcing a cutting-edge air quality data program that will map air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in all nine counties of the Bay Area — covering more than 5,000 square miles.

  • Air District Adopts Enhanced Public Participation Period for Permit Applications
    Air District Adopts Enhanced Public Participation Period for Permit Applications

    In an effort to enhance the ability of the public to make timely comments on all new or modified permit applications, the Air District is implementing a fixed 10-Day Public Participation Period at the beginning of its permit evaluation process.

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    In an effort to enhance the ability of the public to make timely comments on all new or modified permit applications, the Air District is implementing a fixed 10-Day Public Participation Period at the beginning of its permit evaluation process.

  • Air District investigating sources of odor in SF and Richmond
    Air District investigating sources of odor in SF and Richmond

    The Air District is investigating all potential sources for a series of rotten-egg odor complaints in San Francisco and Richmond - including two flaring incidents at Chevron as well as other potential sources such as ships, area landfills and wastewater treatment facilities.

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    The Air District is investigating all potential sources for a series of rotten-egg odor complaints in San Francisco and Richmond - including two flaring incidents at Chevron as well as other potential sources such as ships, area landfills and wastewater treatment facilities.

  • Air District asks public to not burn wood to keep pollution levels low during shelter-in-place order
    Air District asks public to not burn wood to keep pollution levels low during shelter-in-place order

    During this challenging time, the Air District is asking the public to not burn wood in their fireplaces, outdoor fire pits or woodstoves during the shelter-in-place order for COVID-19 to protect the respiratory health of all Bay Area residents.

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    During this challenging time, the Air District is asking the public to not burn wood in their fireplaces, outdoor fire pits or woodstoves during the shelter-in-place order for COVID-19 to protect the respiratory health of all Bay Area residents.

  • 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.

  • Climate Friendly Cuisine Conference promotes food service innovations that save money, health and the planet
    Climate Friendly Cuisine Conference promotes food service innovations that save money, health and the planet

    In partnership with Acterra and the event host LinkedIn, the Air istrict is sponsoring a day-long educational conference in San Francisco aimed at helping Bay Area restaurants and food-serving institutions green their business practices and attract eco-conscious diners all while trimming their costs.

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    In partnership with Acterra and the event host LinkedIn, the Air istrict is sponsoring a day-long educational conference in San Francisco aimed at helping Bay Area restaurants and food-serving institutions green their business practices and attract eco-conscious diners all while trimming their costs.

  • Signing ceremony for United Against GHGs - Diesel Free by ’33
    Signing ceremony for United Against GHGs - Diesel Free by ’33

    The Air District will host a signing ceremony for mayors, city and county government officials, and leaders of industry and business from all over the world who commit to going diesel free by signing the Statement of Purpose to cut diesel use to zero by 2033. 

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    The Air District will host a signing ceremony for mayors, city and county government officials, and leaders of industry and business from all over the world who commit to going diesel free by signing the Statement of Purpose to cut diesel use to zero by 2033. 

  • Air District and Contra Costa Health Services collaborating to determine source of odor
    Air District and Contra Costa Health Services collaborating to determine source of odor

    The Air District and Contra Costa Health Services are working together to investigate all potential sources of odors that fouled the air in San Francisco and Point Richmond earlier this week. Sources under investigation include the Richmond Chevron Refinery, West Contra Costa County Composting Facility, shipping traffic, and sewage treatment facilities.

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    The Air District and Contra Costa Health Services are working together to investigate all potential sources of odors that fouled the air in San Francisco and Point Richmond earlier this week. Sources under investigation include the Richmond Chevron Refinery, West Contra Costa County Composting Facility, shipping traffic, and sewage treatment facilities.

  • Air District makes air quality violation information available online
    Air District makes air quality violation information available online

    The Air District is announcing the launch of a web tool that provides searchable information for all the notices of violation, or NOVs, that the agency has issued within the past five years. This new web tool allows the public to access enforcement information concerning NOVs issued to facilities across the Bay Area.

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    The Air District is announcing the launch of a web tool that provides searchable information for all the notices of violation, or NOVs, that the agency has issued within the past five years. This new web tool allows the public to access enforcement information concerning NOVs issued to facilities across the Bay Area.

  • Clean Air Filtration Program
    Clean Air Filtration Program

    The Air District’s Clean Air Filtration Program aims to provide access to high efficiency air filtration to help those who are most vulnerable to wildfire smoke and air pollution. This page provides a comprehensive look at all ongoing and upcoming Air District partnerships and efforts to reduce health impacts from wildfire smoke and improve health equity across the Bay Area.

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    The Air District’s Clean Air Filtration Program aims to provide access to high efficiency air filtration to help those who are most vulnerable to wildfire smoke and air pollution. This page provides a comprehensive look at all ongoing and upcoming Air District partnerships and efforts to reduce health impacts from wildfire smoke and improve health equity across the Bay Area.

  • Spare the Air Alert issued for Tuesday due to wood smoke pollution
    Spare the Air Alert issued for Tuesday due to wood smoke pollution

    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Although gathering around a fireplace may be a Christmas tradition for many, there are serious health impacts associated with wood burning. Use of all wood-burning devices is prohibited.

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    The Air District is issuing a Spare the Air Alert for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 26, which bans burning wood, manufactured fire logs or any other solid fuel, both indoors and outdoors. Although gathering around a fireplace may be a Christmas tradition for many, there are serious health impacts associated with wood burning. Use of all wood-burning devices is prohibited.

  • Air District forges agreement with Martin Marietta to close Pier 94, pursues Pier 92 abatement order in Bayview Hunters Point
    Air District forges agreement with Martin Marietta to close Pier 94, pursues Pier 92 abatement order in Bayview Hunters Point

    The Air District announced today that it has successfully secured a Closure Plan and Agreement with Martin Marietta, terminating operations at its Bayview Hunters Point sand and aggregate processing site at Pier 94. This action will require Martin Marietta to cease all sand and aggregate processing operations by October 31, 2023, and comply with dust control provisions until it vacates the site. 

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    The Air District announced today that it has successfully secured a Closure Plan and Agreement with Martin Marietta, terminating operations at its Bayview Hunters Point sand and aggregate processing site at Pier 94. This action will require Martin Marietta to cease all sand and aggregate processing operations by October 31, 2023, and comply with dust control provisions until it vacates the site. 

  • Draft 2017 Clean Air Plan Now Available
    Draft 2017 Clean Air Plan Now Available

    The Air District has released for public review a new draft air quality plan – a call to action to Spare the Air and Cool the Climate (YouTube streaming video). The 2017 Plan aims to lead the region to a post-carbon economy, to continue progress toward attaining all state and federal air quality standards, and to eliminate health risk disparities from exposure to air pollution among Bay Area communities.

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    The Air District has released for public review a new draft air quality plan – a call to action to Spare the Air and Cool the Climate (YouTube streaming video). The 2017 Plan aims to lead the region to a post-carbon economy, to continue progress toward attaining all state and federal air quality standards, and to eliminate health risk disparities from exposure to air pollution among Bay Area communities.

  • Air District honors former Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates with Lifetime Achievement Award
    Air District honors former Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates with Lifetime Achievement Award

    The Air District celebrated the exceptional public service of outgoing Board Director and former Mayor of the City of Berkeley, Thomas H. Bates, by awarding him a Lifetime Achievement Award at today’s Board of Directors meeting. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the first of its kind issued by the Air District and honors the distinguished career of those serving to improve air quality and protect the climate for all residents of the Bay Area.

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    The Air District celebrated the exceptional public service of outgoing Board Director and former Mayor of the City of Berkeley, Thomas H. Bates, by awarding him a Lifetime Achievement Award at today’s Board of Directors meeting. The Lifetime Achievement Award is the first of its kind issued by the Air District and honors the distinguished career of those serving to improve air quality and protect the climate for all residents of the Bay Area.

  • Bay Area air quality remains healthy as smoke from Wragg Fire moves north and east of region
    Bay Area air quality remains healthy as smoke from Wragg Fire moves north and east of region

    Air quality in the Bay Area is forecast to be in the good range.  Winds are currently blowing smoke from the Wragg fire burning near Lake Berryessa to the north and east of our region. Smoky conditions have been observed in Yolo County and parts of the Sacramento region.

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    Air quality in the Bay Area is forecast to be in the good range.  Winds are currently blowing smoke from the Wragg fire burning near Lake Berryessa to the north and east of our region. Smoky conditions have been observed in Yolo County and parts of the Sacramento region.

  • Proposed 2017 Clean Air Plan Goes to Board
    Proposed 2017 Clean Air Plan Goes to Board

    The Air District's Board of Directors will consider the proposed 2017 Clean Air Plan – a call to action to Spare the Air and Cool the Climate (YouTube streaming video) - at their regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, April 19, starting at 9:45 AM. The 2017 Plan aims to lead the region to a post-carbon economy, to continue progress toward attaining all state and federal air quality standards, and to eliminate health risk disparities from exposure to air pollution among Bay Area communities.

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    The Air District's Board of Directors will consider the proposed 2017 Clean Air Plan – a call to action to Spare the Air and Cool the Climate (YouTube streaming video) - at their regularly scheduled board meeting on Wednesday, April 19, starting at 9:45 AM. The 2017 Plan aims to lead the region to a post-carbon economy, to continue progress toward attaining all state and federal air quality standards, and to eliminate health risk disparities from exposure to air pollution among Bay Area communities.

  • All Project application Regional Fund
    All Project application Regional Fund

    Nov 24, 2009 ... GRANT APPLICATION FORM FY 2009/10 TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR REGIONAL FUND Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Projects V2.0 INSTRUCTIONS Projects must meet policies and ...

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    Nov 24, 2009 ... GRANT APPLICATION FORM FY 2009/10 TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR REGIONAL FUND Alternative Fuel Vehicle and Infrastructure Projects V2.0 INSTRUCTIONS Projects must meet policies and ...

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