Ozone Summary through June 14, 20218- hour Ozone Summary is based on 8-hour averages of raw 1-hour ozone data from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) through EPA AirNow and consistent with Data Reporting and Handling Conventions outlined...
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Regional Air Quality Council
Mission:
We collaborate to improve air quality and protect Colorado’s health, environment, and economy through planning, policy development and program implementation.
Vision:
Clean air provides us the opportunity to breathe easy.
News Feed
The RAQC and CEO Open Charge Ahead Colorado Application for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funding
The Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) and Colorado Energy Office (CEO) have opened the Charge Ahead Colorado application for electric vehicle (EV) charging station funding. At this time, the RAQC has funding for EV charging stations for applicants within the Denver Metro Area, and the CEO has funding for charging stations for applicants outside the Denver Metro Area. All charging stations are required to be networked.
An application guide, informational webinar, application and other grant resources can be found on the Charge Ahead Colorado Homepage.
State Releases Draft Language for Transportation Rule, Including ETRP
The Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) released draft language, available now on the Air Quality Control Commission’s website here, on their state transportation rule, which includes Employee Traffic Reduction Program (ETRP) as a potential greenhouse gas reduction strategy for employers within Colorado’s Ozone Nonattainment Area. The APCD’s proposal builds off of work done by the RAQC to develop an ETRP framework.
In addition to ETRP (under Regulation 22), the draft proposal includes language on the Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (under Regulation 11), as well as minor revisions to the Colorado Low Emission Automobile Regulation (Regulation 20). The GHG Pollution Standard rule language is still being developed and more information will be available soon on next steps.
The APCD encourages interested parties to remain engaged in and updated on the upcoming rulemaking process at the AQCC website. Interested parties can also sign-up for Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) notices by emailing your contact information to cdphe.aqcc-comments@state.co.us Subject: Email Distribution List. You can also send written comments on these rules to the same email address.
More information can be found on the APCD Webpage.
RAQC’s Simple Steps. Better Air. Program Sponsors Suffer Better’s Air Quality Awareness Event
The RAQC’s Simple Steps. Better Air. team is happy to once again partner with Suffer Better and sponsor their inaugural Ride & Tie event on May 15th at Staunton State Park in Pine, Colo., to raise awareness about the air quality issues we face in the Denver metro area, especially as warmer weather is headed our way. The Ride & Tie teams will – as they ride and run 20 miles of gorgeous mountain trail – show how they, and you, can take simple steps to lower emissions by running and cycling. Find more information about the event here, and contact Sara Goodwin with questions.
The RAQC and Home Depot Launch 2021 Mow Down Pollution – Lawn Mower Exchange Program!
In an effort to reduce ground-level ozone and improve air quality in the Denver Metro/North Front Range areas, the RAQC and our program partners are excited to launch this year’s Mow Down Pollution – Lawn Mower Exchange program with The Home Depot! The RAQC will offer $150 vouchers to people who choose to recycle and replace their gas-powered lawn mowers with rechargeable or corded electric lawn mowers at participating Home Depots.
Get more information at the Mow Down Pollution program website and flyer.
Board Announcements
Next Board Meeting
When
Friday, August 6, 2021
9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where
Zoom Meeting – Remote ONLY
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD REMOTELY VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE ONLY
DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT SUSCEPTIBILITY OR EXPOSURE TO COVID‐19
Registration REQUIRED (See Agenda)
Recent Reports
Serious State Implementation Plan for the DM/NFR Nonattainment Area – Adopted Dec. 2020
Simple Steps. Better Air. 2020 Year-End Report
FAQ on Ground-Level Ozone and Federal Air Quality Standards
The SIP Planning Process and Colorado SIP Summaries
Denver Metro/North Front Range Fuel Supply Impacts and Compliance Costs for Refiners and Consumers