VX News is the editorial voice of the annual VerdeXchange Conference, featuring in-depth interviews with industry leaders and policymakers driving innovation in clean energy, water, transportation, and climate policy.
CARB Fleshes Out Proposed SB 253 GHG Emissions Reporting and Assurance Requirements for 2027 and Beyond, and More, at July 21 Public Meeting
VX News here excerpts a Ropes & Gray update by Michael Littenberg, Marc Rotter, and Peter Witschi that reports that at a July 21 public meeting, the California Air Resources Board presented its latest thinking on SB 253 reporting and assurance requirements starting in 2027. That law required companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue doing business in California to disclose their Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions – which will work starting in 2027. Find the Ropes & Gray original Update on 2026 SB 253 reporting here.
California Lawmakers Urge CARB to Reconsider Cap-and-Invest Amendments
As part of our conference conversations, VX News shares a letter dated April 27, 2026, from California lawmakers urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to reconsider proposed amendments to the Cap-and-Invest program. The letter warns the changes could weaken emissions targets, inject new allowances into the market, and undermine both price signals and long-term climate investment—raising broader concerns about affordability, accountability, and the pace of the energy transition.
CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez on the Future of California’s EV Incentives and Infrastructure
CARB Chair Lauren Sanchez details California’s proposed $200 million rebate strategy to backfill lost federal EV incentives and maintain market momentum. She addresses rising U.S. manufacturing competition, pressures in the ZEV credit market, and the legal stakes around California’s Clean Air Act waiver, while pointing to cap-and-invest funding, heavy-duty fleet electrification, and wildfire mitigation as key pillars of the state’s path forward.
Launching California’s Climate Bond – What’s Next?
VX News presents an excerpted webinar hosted by Wade Crowfoot, Secretary of the California Natural Resources Agency (CRNA), where he discusses the implementation of Proposition 4 and specific programs it will support with a variety of key agency leaders, including Lauren Sanchez, the recently appointed Chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Outgoing CARB Chair Liane Randolph on Legacy, Leadership, and the Reauthorization of ‘Cap-and-Invest’
Outgoing CARB Chair Liane Randolph reflects on key climate and air quality accomplishments during her tenure, emphasizes the importance of defending state authority amid federal rollbacks, and the need for fresh leadership paired with experience.
Newsom Admin Responds to US Senate Vote to Overturn California's Clean Car & Truck Rules
VX News excerpts the response from CARB Chair Liane Randolph, CA Attorney General Rob Bonta, and CA Governor Gavin Newsom who vow litigation to uphold the state's nation-leading clean air rules and underscore the economic advantages of advancing zero-emissions vehicles as global markets press forward on decarbonizing transportation.
Veloz’s Digital Dialogue on EV Policy: Working Under a New Administration
VX News shares the following excerpts from Veloz’s recent Digital Dialogue on EV Policy: Working Under a New Administration. Panelists examined the future of EV policy amid federal funding pauses and regulatory shifts, emphasizing state-led initiatives, industry collaboration, and policy stability to sustain market momentum.
