Geographic Analysis of Funding Distribution

Data as of May 31, 2023

California Climate Investments span all areas of the state. Each administering agency designs programs and selects projects, with many targeting certain populations or geographies. From Indio to Arcata, San Diego County to Modoc County, California Climate Investments is undertaking coordinated action throughout the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide economic, social, and environmental benefits. Explore more in the interactive Geographic Breakdown of Investments in the California Climate Investments Data Dashboard.

Cumulatively, California Climate Investments programs have implemented $2.5 billion, or 25 percent of funds, in rural counties, with $1.5 billion, or 59 percent, of implemented funds benefiting priority populations. Programs have implemented $7.7 billion, or 78 percent of funding, in other counties, with $6.0 billion, or 80 percent, of funds benefiting priority populations in those counties. See the Rural Counties Representatives of California for a list of rural counties.

A number of implemented California Climate Investments projects span multiple geographic boundaries (e.g., a transit bus line or large forestry project crossing county lines). While most projects can be tied to one project address, where it is not feasible to associate a project with a single region, district, or county, the same project data is included in each area that benefits from the investment. This method of attribution tends to increase the implemented project totals reported here. See the Project List for a more detailed explanation of the methodology the California Air Resources Board uses to evaluate projects that cross geographic boundaries.

The High-Speed Rail Project is also funded by Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds. For more information on expenditures and funding, see the California High‑Speed Rail Authority’s 2022 Business Plan and 2023 Economic Impact of California High‑Speed Rail report.