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New York State’s regulations that implement the federal Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) programs to control nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are set forth at 6 NYCRR Parts 243 and 244. These regulations establish seasonal and annual emissions cap-and-trade programs that are designed to mitigate interstate transport of ozone and fine particulate pollution. These regulatory programs will, in concert with other programs, assist states in the eastern U.S. in attaining the ozone and PM2.5 national ambient air quality standards.
NYSERDA’s Role In CAIR
Under Parts 243 and 244, 10% of the NOx emission allowances allocated under these regulations are allocated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technology Accounts (the EERET Accounts). The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is designated as the administrator of the accounts and is required to sell the allowances in order to obtain funds to “support programs that encourage and foster energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies and cover the reasonable costs associated with the administration and evaluation of these programs by NYSERDA.” [Part 243-1.2(b)(40) & Part 244-1.2(b)(39)]
Notice of Auction
As administrator of the EERET accounts, NYSERDA is offering vintage 2009, 2010, and 2011 CAIR Annual NOx allowances for sale to obtain funds to support the program. For additional auction details, please see our CAIR auction page.
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