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NOx Emission Reduction Credits in California

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Why NOx credits matter

NOx contributes to ozone formation. Offset requirements depend on the receiving district, project emissions, applicable thresholds and offset ratios. Confirm the permit requirements before selecting credits.

What NOx ERCs sold for, recorded 2023 prices (CARB)

DistrictMedian $/tonLowHigh
Imperial County APCD$2,500$2,000$3,098.35
Yolo-Solano AQMD$37,800$37,800$37,800
Feather River AQMD$30,000$30,000$30,000
South Coast AQMD$400,000$380,000$420,000
Bay Area AQMD$29,000$23,235.72$29,090
San Joaquin Valley APCD$13,750$9,500$18,000
Santa Barbara County APCD$125,000$125,000$125,000
Ventura County APCD$65,000$65,000$65,000

Source: CARB 2023 ERC transaction report; 2022 and South Coast 2024 tables on the prices page. Yolo-Solano's own transaction history (1998–2024) shows NOx clearing $990–$75,000/ton across 36 recorded transactions.

Districts with banked NOx credits on the Exchange

Published register entries reporting NOx volumes, by district. These records do not confirm current seller availability:

NOx credits in Yolo-Solano AQMD
32 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Feather River AQMD
50 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Sacramento Metro AQMD
15 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in San Joaquin Valley APCD
176 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Butte County AQMD
5 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Monterey Bay ARD
14 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in San Diego County APCD
20 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Santa Barbara County APCD
19 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Ventura County APCD
35 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Mojave Desert AQMD
11 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in South Coast AQMD
34 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Antelope Valley AQMD
2 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Bay Area AQMD
85 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Eastern Kern APCD
7 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Imperial County APCD
29 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in Tehama County APCD
8 holder entries with NOx banked
NOx credits in North Coast Unified AQMD
3 holder entries with NOx banked

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Eligibility for NOx credits depends on the project and district rules. Some interdistrict uses are possible with required approvals under Health & Safety Code §40709.6. Tell us the district and tonnage your permit requires and we research district records and request quotes from holders or their representatives. Initial inquiries are free. Brokerage services and compensation are agreed in writing. Holders list free and set their own asking price.