What Happened at CCA Auction #13

This week, the Washington State Department of Ecology released the results from the first quarterly Climate Commitment Act (CCA) allowance auction of 2026. At this auction, prices settled at $65.36, triggering an Allowance Price Containment Reserve (APCR) auction. This auction brought in $182.7 million in new state funding for climate and clean energy projects, bringing total CCA revenue generated to-date to $4.72 billion.

Notably, the $65.36 settlement price was the lowest since the December 2024 auction, and was significantly lower than the previous quarterly auction’s settlement price of $70.86.

The drop in price could be in response to Washington, California, and Québec recently releasing a draft linkage agreement. As discussed in last week’s newsletter, linkage – among many benefits – increases market stability and lowers compliance costs, ultimately boosting investment predictability. It could also be a reaction to the eventual implementation of HB 1975, which would steady compliance periods without altering Washington’s overall emissions reduction goals. You can find more information on HB 1975 in this presentation from Ecology.

You can read more about Auction #13 in this breakdown from the Environmental Defense Fund.

FREE Webinar Series: Get Ready for WAZIP

The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) starts taking applications for vouchers in April, offering $112 million in vouchers to help Washington businesses purchase zero-emission commercial vehicles and equipment.

Breaking Barriers Collaborative is hosting three FREE webinars to help you navigate the program:

Webinar #1: Medium & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification 101

Thursday, March 19 | 10 – 11 a.m. PT

Learn about whether MHD electrification is right for your fleet, how to plan for charging infrastructure, and change management. Includes a presentation from fleet electrification planning expert and founder of Sapien Michael Graham, who has supported the successful implementation of electric MHD vehicles in multiple Pacific Northwest fleets.

Webinar #2: WAZIP 101

Thursday, April 2 | 10 – 11 a.m. PT

A program overview of Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, including program eligibility, how to apply, and the technical assistance available—including a presentation and live Q&A with CALSTART, the WAZIP program administrators.

Webinar #3: Selecting WAZIP-Eligible Vehicles

Thursday, April 16 | 2 – 3 p.m. PT

An overview of WAZIP-eligible vehicles, how to select the right vehicles for your fleet, and the purchase process—including a presentation and live Q&A from a WAZIP-eligible on-road zero-emission vehicle dealership.

Register for any or all of the webinars: WAZIP Webinar Registration — Breaking Barriers Collaborative

Learn more about WAZIP

One More Week of Early Bird Pricing for Study Mission 6.0

You have one more week to register for Study Mission 6.0: Building Bigger & Faster in Texas with early bird pricing! Ticket prices will increase on March 21, 2026.

From May 11-15, 2026, Clean & Prosperous will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and clean energy advocates in Austin and Houston to explore how the nation’s clean energy growth leader is getting projects built.

Texas is rapidly scaling solar, wind, and battery storage, and attracting major investment in emerging decarbonization technologies. Meanwhile, as highlighted in our Build Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together (Build SHIIT) report, Washington ranks dead last in the country for clean energy growth.

Here are the details:

When: Monday, May 11 – Friday, May 15, 2026
Where: Austin and Houston, Texas
Tickets: $3,650 per ticket. Prices will increase on March 21, 2026.

Tickets include lodging, meals, and activities in Texas. Delegation members will be responsible for their own travel into and out of Texas. You can get your tickets here.

Thank you to our sponsors for making Study Mission 6.0: Building Bigger & Faster in Texas possible!

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