November 19, 2008

State emissions plan debated at Sacramento hearing
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Emissions plan calls for tougher rules, fees
State's goal is return to 1990 levels by 2020 link Read more.

California, still the climate leader link Read more.

Waxman win boosts state's clout in Congress link Read more.


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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

linkBackgrounder: 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



Other Downloads


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


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)

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)

Professor Stavins' Presentation, 5-15-07

Presentation slides
Presentation audio


CH2M Hill report for California Forestry Association
Climate Project: Review and Compare Carbon Accounting Protocols for Forestry

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

EPRI Report, "Program on Technology Innovation: Economic Analysis on California Initiatives: An Integrated Approach"
Final Report
Report Summary


Upcoming Meetings & Workshops


Oct. 16 – Low Carbon Fuel Standard Draft Regulation Language

Oct. 21 – Global Warming Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Meeting

Nov. 20,21 –
ARB Board Meeting for November

For details of these events and more calendar listings, click here

11.19.08

ACTION ALERT: CARB BOARD PUBLIC HEARING: This may be your last and only chance to stop the billions in new fees, taxes, and higher operating costs that threaten your business! Read more.

CARB Nov. 20 MEETING: 3 WAYS TO HELP
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