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SOx Emission Reduction Credits in California

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Why SOx credits matter

SOx demand is thinner than NOx or ROG, and SOx volumes often trade as add-ons to a larger deal, but recorded 2022 sales ran as high as $20,000/ton in the Bay Area.

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

DistrictMedian $/tonLowHigh
Yolo-Solano AQMD$17,000$17,000$17,000

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 SOx clearing $500–$17,000/ton across 30 recorded transactions.

Districts with banked SOx credits on the Exchange

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

SOx credits in Yolo-Solano AQMD
29 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Feather River AQMD
48 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Sacramento Metro AQMD
14 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in San Joaquin Valley APCD
176 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Butte County AQMD
3 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Monterey Bay ARD
12 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in San Diego County APCD
10 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Santa Barbara County APCD
5 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Ventura County APCD
23 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Mojave Desert AQMD
9 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in South Coast AQMD
24 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Antelope Valley AQMD
1 holder entry with SOx banked
SOx credits in Bay Area AQMD
47 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Eastern Kern APCD
2 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in Tehama County APCD
6 holder entries with SOx banked
SOx credits in North Coast Unified AQMD
2 holder entries with SOx banked

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Provide the project district, required quantity, units, quarterly requirements if applicable, and permit deadline. We compare the credit price, minimum purchase, seller fees, district transfer charges and agreed brokerage compensation. A smaller quantity can cost more per ton when fixed charges apply. Historical prices are context, not a current offer.

Buy or sell SOx ERCs

Eligibility for SOx 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.