Emission Reduction Credits

General Guidance

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ERC Tracking

  • Source Register Database: Ledger Report (lists all active ERCs).   PDF copy here.
  • Source Register Database: Transaction Report (lists all ERC transactions).  PDF copy here.
  • Source Register Database: Transaction Archive (lists all ERC transactions prior to 08/25/16). PDF copy here.

Decision of Issuance Documents

  • Source Register Preliminary Decisions of Issuance (DOI).  PDF copy here.
  • Source Register Final Decisions of Issuance (DOI).  PDF copy here.
  • Recent Applications to Register ERCs.  PDF copy here.

ERC Cost Data

Application Forms

  • APCD-05A Emission Reduction Credits – Creating New ERCs
  • APCD-05E Emission Reduction Credits – Creating New ERCs for Agricultural Facilities
  • APCD-05R Emission Reduction Credits – Renewal
  • APCD-05T Emission Reduction Credits – Transfer
  • APCD-05U Emission Reduction Credits – Authorization of ERC Use
  • APCD-05VT Emission Reduction Credits – VAFB Return
  • APCD-05ER Emission Reduction Credits – Return

For more information, contact [email protected].

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Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District will be closed December 25 through January 1, reopening on January 2, 2026.

If you experience an air quality emergency during this time, dial 9-1-1 to reach first responders. For non-urgent matters, you can send a message via our website: https://www.ourair.org/contact-us/. We look forward to working with you in the new year. Happy Holidays!

El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Condado de Santa Bárbara estará cerrado del 25 de diciembre hasta el 1 de enero y reabrirá el 2 de enero del 2026. Si tiene una emergencia de calidad del aire durante este tiempo, marque al 9-1-1 para comunicarse con los primeros auxilios. Para asuntos que no sean urgentes, puede enviar un mensaje a través de nuestra página de internet: https://www.ourair.org/contacto/?lang=es. Esperamos trabajar con usted en el nuevo año. ¡Felices Fiestas!