Air Pollution Control District Incentivizes Switch-Over to Clean Machines in Santa Maria | News Channel 3-12

Air Pollution Control District Incentivizes Switch-Over to Clean Machines in Santa Maria | News Channel 3-12

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) of Santa Barbara County held a 'clean machine' demonstration at the south campus of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria on Wednesday. This growing event seeks to incentivize a full switch-over for those using industrial equipment from gas and diesel powered to electric. The state has mandated a complete switch-over to clean energy by the year 2045, and APCD is offering grants from …

Air pollution controls weaker for larger emitters, research finds

Diesel generators allowed to emit 48 times more nitrogen oxides than gas boilers producing same amount of energy Air pollution controls in some sectors are much weaker than others, researchers have found. A recent study looked at legal requirements for nitrogen oxides. These come from engine…