WCI Markets: CCAs stay subdued, WCAs fall to five-month lows following release of APCR, auction guidance

Published 00:07 on May 1, 2026 / Last updated at 18:52 on May 1, 2026 / / Americas (Compliance Markets & Taxes, US & Canada)

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California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) continued to trade flat around around $29 as the market awaits developments on planned programme updates, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) fell to five-month lows after the state published guidance on proposed changes around Allowance Price Containment Reserve (APCR) and auction supply.
California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) continued to trade flat around around $29 as the market awaits developments on planned programme updates, while Washington Carbon Allowances (WCA) fell to five-month lows after the state published guidance on proposed changes around Allowance Price Containment Reserve (APCR) and auction supply.


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