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Comment 84 for Design Comments for the GHG Scoping Plan (sp-design-ws) - 1st Workshop.
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Buchan
Email Address: buchan@mktpotential.com
Affiliation: Graphics Packaging
Subject: Carbon Fees on Fuels
Comment:
The ARB is considering a carbon fee on fossil fuels used. The carbon fee would be approximately $0.05/therm. ARB is considering this fee to dissuade continued use of fossil fuels. With natural gas costs at $13/1000cf and crude oil costs above $120/bbl (after cresting above $140/bbl), such a tax would only serve to pile on the already costs of these fossil fuels which have risen to extraordinary levels over the 24 months. Current costs are plenty of incentive to look at alternative energy sources or determine ways to conserve. The proposed tax would do nothing to change current behaviour. Proponents of this concept assume further that alternatives are available to all users of fossil fuels. This is not the case. Before considering this tax further, the ARB should look at the feasibility of implementing an alternative, otherwise the tax would unfairly raise costs for those without a feasible cleaner alternative. At this juncture, this tax is a bad idea that would only serve to raise the cost of business, and ultimately the cost of living to Californians.
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2008-08-01 19:17:32
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