Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

by enacting a carbon tax or setting emission limits for each source type (“command-and-control)—the option to use offsets is generally discussed in the context of a cap-and-trade regime. The inclusion of offsets would likely lower the overall cost of compliance. Emission reductions from regulated sources (e.g.,

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Climate Change Climate Emissions 2008 218

Creative Greenius

MAY 14, 2009

I said I would consider it, but that I was really hoping to establish a precedent, legally speaking, beyond Torrance. If we followed Gainsville Florida’s lead and voted in feed-in tariffs people would be renting roof space to put up more solar. I’ve been amazed that most companies seem to front the cost, even start ups.

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Solar Installation California Building 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

According to Tol, the impact of a tax hike of this magnitude could reduce world GDP 12.9% The cost of fully implementing the Kyoto Protocol (in terms of lost economic growth) has been estimated at roughly $180 billion a year. Other transaction costs include the search of partners, the drafting of contracts, legal assistance, etc.

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Climate Change Climate Carbon Emissions 244

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

The Cantwell-Collins plan is almost exactly what Mr. Obama proposed in the campaign and after first taking office–a 100 percent auction of permits and a large tax rebate to the public. Factors Determining Abatement Costs. The federal American Clean Energy and Security Act proposes to disburse dividends via tax refunds to all U.S.

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Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate 244