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ROG / VOC Emission Reduction Credits in California

Recorded prices, banked inventory by district, and a direct line to the holders — in one place.

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Why ROG / VOC credits matter

ROG/VOC is the other ozone precursor, carrying offset obligations alongside NOx in nonattainment districts. CARB treats HC, ROG, VOC, POC, and ROC as equivalent labels for the same credit class.

What ROG / VOC ERCs sold for — recorded 2022 prices (CARB)

DistrictMedian $/tonLowHigh
Imperial County APCD$1,100$1,000$1,850
San Joaquin Valley APCD$69,950$2,730$174,690
South Coast AQMD$21,875$314.02$27,397.26
Bay Area AQMD$9,125$8,500$10,000
Placer County APCD$35,000$35,000$35,000

Source: CARB 2022 ERC transaction report. Yolo-Solano's own transaction history (1998–2024) shows VOC / ROG clearing $944–$55,000/ton across 40 recorded transactions.

Districts with banked ROG / VOC credits on the Exchange

Registry entries confirming banked ROG / VOC volumes, by district:

ROG / VOC credits in Yolo-Solano AQMD
33 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Feather River AQMD
66 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Sacramento Metro AQMD
18 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in San Joaquin Valley APCD
9 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Monterey Bay ARD
8 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in San Diego County APCD
1 holder entry with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Mojave Desert AQMD
3 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Antelope Valley AQMD
2 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Eastern Kern APCD
7 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Imperial County APCD
29 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked
ROG / VOC credits in Tehama County APCD
10 holder entries with ROG / VOC banked

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Buy or sell ROG / VOC ERCs

ERCs are district-bound: a ROG / VOC credit is usable in the district (or, with approval, the air basin) where it was generated. Tell us the district and tonnage your permit requires and we search the registries, contact holders, and can represent you as buyer's broker — no fee to inquire. Holders list free and set their own price.