Projected Auction Dates

Final CO2 allowance auction dates, the auction calendar, and CO2 allowance quantities are published in the Auction Notice for each auction, available on the Auction Materials page.

AuctionAuction DateReserve PriceProjected QuantityAllocation Year1Cost Containment ReserveEmissions Containment Reserve
71March 11, 2026$2.6918,234,8762023, 2024, 20267,853,2787,284,161
72June 3, 2026$2.69TBDTBDTBDTBD
73September 9, 2026$2.69TBDTBDTBDTBD
74December 2, 2026$2.69TBDTBDTBDTBD

 

States participating in 2026 auctions may auction allowances from previous allocation year set asides as specified in regulations for each state.