Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Matrix Acidizing. Matrix acidizing does not fracture the rock, instead, acid pumped into a well at relatively low pressure dissolves the rock and makes it more permeable. Acid Fracturing. Unlike hydraulic fracturing, which uses mainly water and chemical additives, acid fracturing is the high-pressure injection of mainly acidic fluid into a well to fracture the rock and etch the walls of the fractures.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Cap-and-Invest Expenditure Plan

Feb 10, 2026 - Additionally, CARB still is considering linking California’s cap‑and‑invest program with the program in Washington state. Such a linkage could affect allowance prices in both states as they come into alignment.
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Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program [Publication Details]

Dec 9, 2025 - Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program

Dec 9, 2025 - Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Caltrans 5 percent of annual revenues. No sunset. Wildfire and forest resilience —SB 901 f CalFire Sunsets on June 30, 2029. $200 million annually.
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The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207 [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2026 - In this post, we analyze a California Public Utilities Commission proposal to implement changes to the California Climate Credit pursuant to Chapter 117 of 2025 (AB 1207, Irwin).
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The 2026-27 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission’s Implementation of AB 1207

Feb 10, 2026 - (For more information on recent changes to the cap-and-invest program, see our December 2025 publication, Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program .) Governor ’s Proposal Proposes $2.2  Million Ongoing for CPUC to Implement AB  1207.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5120

Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context

Dec 9, 2025 - Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context December 9, 2025 Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context November 2025 Auction Generated $844  Million in State Revenue.
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Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context [Publication Details]

Dec 9, 2025 - Cap-and-Invest: November 2025 Auction Update and 2026-27 Budget Context [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Overview of New Updates to the Cap-and-Invest Program [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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