Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee (ETAAC)

This page last reviewed January 14, 2010

The Committee was formed as directed by the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (pdf-110 KB) to:

"advise (ARB) on activities that will facilitate investment in and implementation of technological research and development opportunities including, but not limited to, identifying new technologies, research, demonstration projects, funding opportunities, developing state, national, and international partnerships and technology transfer opportunities, and identifying and assessing research and advanced technology investment and incentive opportunities that will assist in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The committee may also advise the ARB on state, regional, national, and international economic and technological developments related to greenhouse gas emission reductions."

Committee members (Committee List 62KB - pdf) have been appointed by the Board based on their knowledge and expertise in fields of business, technology research and development, climate change, and economics. The Committee is chaired by former ARB chairman and former CalEPA Secretary Alan Lloyd, Ph D. Meetings of the Committee are subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act and will include opportunities for public testimony.

Meeting Schedule

• Current Meetings | Archived Meetings | ARB Board Meetings

Comments & Recommendations to the California Air Resources Board

• ETAAC February 2008 Final Report
• ETAAC February 2008 Slide Presentation to the ARB
• ETAACs September 2008 comment letter to ARB regarding ARB's draft scoping plan
• The joint ETAAC-EJAC December 2008 letter to ARB
• ETAAC Overview of Pending Federal Legislation - October 2009  
• Advanced Technology to Meet California's Climate Goals: Opportunities, Barriers & Policy Solutions , Final Report- December 2009  
  • Appendices    

Resources

ETAAC Advanced Technology 2009 Final Report

andAppendices

• California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 - AB 32
• Other Advisory Committees Associated with ARB
• California Climate Adaptation Strategy
• California Climate Change Portal
• The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
  
• ARB's Public Participation Guidebook
• ARB Small Business Page
• California Clean Tech Open
• Market Advisory Committee Main Page
• Economic and Allocation Advisory Committee 
• Environmental Justice Advisory Committee