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Coalition Documents
Mission
Statement
Advocacy Work Plan for 2008
Certified
Early Action
What is a Cap and Trade Program?
Support Form
Coalition List
Backgrounder: AB 32’s Economic Analysis
Tens of Billions in Hidden Costs
Letters and Comments by AB 32 IG
To read and download the letters and comments we've submitted to CARB, the Governor and others, click here.
Legislative
Documents
Text of AB 32
Draft Scoping Plan Economic Analysis Supplement Peer Review Comments and Responses
Other Downloads
News Release Regarding Lawsuit Against CARB May 7, 2009
Failure to Disclose Millions in Expenses Forces First AB 32 Lawsuit Against California Air Resources Board
Letter to CARB regarding Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) March 30, 2009
Expressing serious concern about the state's plan to press on with a reformulation of California's transportation fuels, this letter states the staff report on the new standard is 'seriously deficient on both economic and environmental grounds.'
VIDEO: Stakeholder Comments to the California Air Resources Board regarding the AB 32 Scoping Plan.**
Not all stakeholders had the opportunity to share their concerns about the AB 32 Scoping Plan with California Air Resources Board members. This video shows a sampling of who those stakeholders are, who they represent and their concerns.
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"Distinguishing Fees From Taxes"
A criteria outline how to distinguish fee exactions from taxes.
Low Carbon Fuel Standards Comments --
Proposed Economic Analysis (December 19, 2009)
Over 40 California businesses and organizations submitted this letter the to California Air Resources Board regarding components necessary to develop a strong foundation for the implementation of the Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS). These recommendations safeguard the continuation of reliable and affordable supplies of transportation fuels for California’s consumers and businesses.
Open Letter to CARB (December 10, 2008)
This letter, representing 65 California business and taxpayer organizations, expresses concern regarding the economic analysis of the AB 32 Scoping Plan, stating the Plan as currently written seriously underestimates the cost AB 32 implementation will have on consumers and business and the negative impact it will have on jobs and the economy. The letter asks CARB to conduct a new economic analysis to make sure the plan is the right way to protect California jobs and the economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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AB 32 Scoping Plan Peer Review Comments
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Learn more about energy efficiency of new and existing buildings from the AB 32 GREEN BUILDING CARBON CREDIT / CARBON FOOTPRINT STUDY.
As part of the AB 32 process, several major Real Estate Groups including CBPA, ICSC, NAIOP, and BOMA California have funded efforts to quantify energy efficiency of new and existing buildings, and to think through the most efficacious way to incent energy efficiency under the regulatory scheme.
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Green Building Carbon Credit Proposal submitted to ARB.
Non-Residential Carbon Footprint Study
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AB 32 IG Poll reveals voters attitudes about california’s draft greenhouse gas reduction plan. 8-21-08
Polling Summary
Polling Presentation (PowerPoint Slide Show)
Video New Release (link to YouTube)
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CEQA and Climate Change Forum, 10-10-07
Mr. Zischke of Cox, Castle & Nicholson reviewed San Bernardino's settlement agreement with the Attorney General and current and upcoming cases in which trial courts will guide policy on the issue.
Climate Change and the Environmental Quality Act - White Paper (Zischke)
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Professor Stavins' Presentation, 5-15-07
Presentation slides
Presentation audio
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CH2M Hill report for California Forestry Association
Climate Project: Review and Compare Carbon Accounting Protocols for Forestry
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Draft MAC Report: "Recommendations for Designing a Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade System for California"
Link to MAC Report
Professor Stavins' Comments on Draft MAC Report
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EPRI Report, "Program on Technology Innovation: Economic Analysis on California Initiatives: An Integrated Approach"
Final Report
Report Summary
