Comment Log Display
Below is the comment you selected to display.
Comment 65 for Cap & Trade PDR (dec-14-pdr-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Buchan
Email Address: buchan@mktpotential.com
Affiliation: Graphic Packaging International
Subject: Regulation that Avoids Shutdowns or Reduced Output for GHG Reductions
Comment:
As the policy for the California Cap and Trade Program takes shape, we urge ARB to develop and implement policy that will guide industry to reduce GHG emissions through energy efficiency or replacement with renewable fuels. We are very concerned that the policies under consideration may instead lead to higher costs for businesses to a point where reductions are achieved through reduced output of plant shutdowns, which leads to higher unemployment and scarcity with higher costs for products targeted under the AB32 program (e.g. electricity). We urge ARB to develop and review key choices, such as free allocation or auction, in light of impacts of industry during these recessionary times.
Attachment:
Original File Name:
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2010-01-11 16:03:36
If you have any questions or comments please contact Office of the Ombudsman at (916) 327-1266.