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id: 77a7449e0a
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:31 MST
updated: 2026-11-08 00:15 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# EPA approves Maricopa County emissions credit program for businesses

Businesses can earn credits for replacing high-emitting vehicles and use them to offset emissions from industrial sites under a rule approved by the EPA.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/phoenix/section/life.md) · Entities: [U.S. Environmental Protection Agency](/phoenix/wiki/u-s-environmental-protection-agency.md)

## Coverage

- [KJZZ 91.5 (public radio)](https://www.kjzz.org/business/2026-11-06/maricopa-county-gets-epa-approval-for-emissions-offsetting-credit-program-for-businesses), 2026-11-06 12:31 MST: Maricopa County gets EPA approval for emissions-offsetting credit program for businesses
- [AZ Free News](https://azfreenews.com/2026/11/epa-approves-maricopa-county-rule-allowing-cleaner-vehicle-fleets-to-generate-emissions-credits/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-08 00:15 MST: EPA Approves Maricopa County Rule Allowing Cleaner Vehicle Fleets To Generate Emissions Credits

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