Category: Air Quality

The Electric Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program (EVRAP) is a new income-qualified incentive program that helps eligible Utah residents replace older, higher-polluting vehicles with new or used electric vehicles (EVs). The program is designed to improve air quality while making EVs more affordable for low- to moderate-income households.On this page: Who qualifies? | Incentive amounts | Vehicle requirements | How it works | Who’s involved? | Why EVRAP matters | Get started | ContactGet started: Select

The Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) provides incentives for electric vehicle (EV) chargers through our EV Charger Program.On this page: Rebate amounts | Who’s eligible? | Requirements | How to apply | ContactRebate amounts Depending on eligibility and equipment type, rebates may cover up to $7,000 Who’s eligible? This standalone rebate is open to: Businesses (commercial properties, workplaces, multifamily housing) Nonprofits Government agencies and public fleets Homeowners’ associations (HOAs)

Guidance regarding ultra-low NOx water heaters (H.B. 313 and R307-230). Background During the 2025 General Session, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 313, Construction Industry Amendments, which amended Utah State Code 19-2-107.7 to limit the applicability of the nitrogen oxide emission limits for natural gas-fired water heaters set in 15A-6-102 from applying statewide to only applying in ozone and PM2.5 nonattainment areas in the state, as shown

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The Charge Your Yard residential program offers incentives for residents in Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber counties to switch from gas-powered to electric yard equipment. Looking for the incentive program for businesses? Charge Your Yard for Businesses Applications are closed!Get up to $200 for a new piece of electric yard equipment for spring! See past program details below. Lawnmowers are NOT

The Utah Division of Air Quality offers grants to oil and gas producers in the Uinta Basin to voluntarily reduce emissions to address winter ozone pollution caused by oil and gas operations. We use funds from oil and gas settlements to support special projects that improve air quality in the Uinta Basin.Sign up to get funding updatesSubscribe to Uinta Basin

Utah was awarded several large new grants in 2024: the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Implementation Grant (approximately $75 million), the Clean Ports Program Grant ($110 million), and the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Grant ($60 million). These grants will fund several new programs focused on incentivizing electric vehicles (EVs), EV chargers, e-bikes, electric equipment, solar, and oil/gas methane emission reductions. 

To meet ozone standards in the Wasatch Front, this project analyzes the role of local and non-local emissions, especially from wildfires. Researchers will assess wildfire impacts on ozone and PM2.5 levels using satellite and in-situ data, and study ozone sensitivity to NOx and VOCs through formaldehyde-to-NO2 ratios. Insights from this work will inform emission reduction strategies for high ozone days.

Using drones and portable ozone monitors, this research will capture detailed pollutant data near the Great Salt Lake to complement existing ground and airborne measurements. Coordinated with the Utah Summer Ozone Study (USOS), the project will gather crucial information on ozone and other pollutants to address research goals on ozone sources and vertical oxidant exchange.

Focused on the unique atmospheric chemistry of Salt Lake City, this study investigates the influence of regional halogen emissions on ozone and particulate matter. By measuring chlorine-induced reactions with volatile organic compounds, researchers will quantify the extent of halogen-driven oxidation. The findings will provide essential data on how regional industrial emissions contribute to air quality issues.

This project examines the dust exposure risks from the receding Great Salt Lake, using models to simulate dust emissions and transport across the Wasatch Front. It will evaluate the impact of different water levels on dust exposure, providing Utah DAQ with data to determine dust source contributions and identify communities at risk.

This study examines the impact of soil nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions on air quality in the Northern Wasatch Front, with a focus on refining NOx emissions modeling. By updating inputs in the Berkeley-Dalhousie Soil NOx Parameterization (BDSNP) for the MEGAN biogenic emissions model, the project aims to improve NOx emission estimates. Results will enhance understanding of soil contributions to air pollution, aiding in regulatory strategies for cleaner air.

This project uses high-resolution modeling to explore how international and regional ozone is transported into the Northern Wasatch Front. By analyzing vertical transport patterns, the study will provide a mechanistic understanding of ozone levels in the area, supporting regulatory planning. The findings are crucial for refining air quality models and informing future policy demonstrations.

In December 2023, EPA issued a final rule to reduce emissions of methane and other air pollutants from existing and new crude oil and natural gas operations, including oil and natural gas production, processing, transmission, and storage. The rule, referred to as Subpart OOOOb, includes new Standards of Performance, outlines new requirements to reduce VOC emissions and methane gas. These

SmokeReadyUtah provides support for underserved urban and rural communities to handle wildfire smoke. This program provides indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring along with enhanced health messaging and targeted interventions, providing communities and schools with the information they need to minimize their exposure to wildfire smoke. The project will be completed in March 2027 and updates will be shared here

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is leading a large-scale campaign that will increase our understanding of ozone chemistry and emissions sources. During the Utah Summer Ozone Study (USOS), NOAA will be deploying two mobile labs and an aircraft that contains an exhaustive suite of instrumentation to measure the meteorology and ozone precursors that drive harmful summertime pollution in