economy

City of Benicia awarded ‘groundbreaking’ $30 million in Valero settlement money for just economic transition and clean air projects

The City of Benicia will receive $30 million of Valero settlement funds in a landmark Bay Area Air District grant to improve air quality and build a new local economy without a refinery.

A picture of $100 bills next to a photo of Benicia City Hall.

Air quality

Air District recommends $30 million to City of Benicia, $10 million to school district

Bay Area Air District staff recommended the City of Benicia get $30 million and Benicia Unified School District get $10 million in Valero Refinery settlement funds in the Catalyst Grant.