July 2, 2009

Rival states hope California's economic woes will send businesses their way
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Editorial: Give the cold shoulder to climate bill
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Bono Mack's vote sparks GOP outrage clip read more

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Senate May Pass U.S. Climate Bill, Reject Treaty, Kerry Says
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Coalition Documents

Mission Statement

Advocacy Work Plan for 2008

Certified Early Action

linkWhat is a Cap and Trade Program?

Support Form

Coalition List

link 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

linkDraft Scoping Plan Economic Analysis Supplement Peer Review Comments and Responses


Other Downloads


LINK 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


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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.'


link 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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Click here to download it for free.
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link "Distinguishing Fees From Taxes"
A criteria outline how to distinguish fee exactions from taxes.

LINK 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.

link 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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link 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.

Click below for more information:

white paper download Green Building Carbon Credit Proposal submitted to ARB.

white paper download 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
white paper download Polling Summary
white paper download Polling Presentation (PowerPoint Slide Show)
white paper download 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.
white paper download
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


Upcoming Meetings & Workshops


April 28 - Criteria for Compliance Offsets in a CA C&T Program

April 28 - Introduction to Cap Setting in CA C&T Program

April 29 - ETAAC

May 8 - CARB to publish ‘Initial Statement of Reason’ Regarding the Administrative Fee

May 14 - Forum for Valley Leaders

May 14 - Proposed Energy Efficiency Audits Public Workshop


For details of these events and more calendar listings,
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