The Benefits of the AB 32 Scoping Plan
In 2006, the California state legislature, prompted by Gov.
Schwarzenegger, passed landmark legislation, entitled the Global Warming Solutions Act.
Code-named AB-32, the legislation sought to implement stringent restrictions on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that major organizations could emit within state borders.
The legislation had a lengthy ramp up period before displaying any real "teeth" but this preliminary journey is almost complete.
California's AB-32 scoping plan was approved by the state legislature at the beginning of 2009.
It is now clear that a cap and trade program will be implemented at the beginning of 2012 and that companies must start to gear up and fully understand what implications their compliance will require.
Through market forces, the cap and trade scheme will help compel the curtailment of GHG emissions.
In 2006, the California state legislature, prompted by Gov.
Officially called the Global Warming Solutions Act and code-named AB 32, Schwarzenegger passed the legislation which benchmarks the initiatives for GHG reductions in California.
Code-named AB-32, the legislation sought to implement stringent restrictions on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that major organizations could emit within state borders.
The legislation had a lengthy ramp up period before displaying any real "teeth" but this preliminary journey is almost complete.
Voluntary action is given importance in the AB 32 scoping plan which will become a breakthrough in the renewable energy source arena.
Voluntarily taking action in generating energy from renewable sources will greatly help reduce GHG emissions and such effort will be recognized by the state under the implementation of the new cap and trade scheme.
Many changes has occurred since the approval of the Global Warming Solutions Act in 2006.
The new Act has its own antagonists, but due to the already felt effects of damages caused by excessive use of non-renewable energy sources, it is getting a broader acceptance over time.
It is through purchasing renewable energy voluntarily that individuals could benefit from shedding off some stipulated responsibilities in the cap and trade scheme.
In addition, utilities are encouraged to purchase renewable energy and there are incentives set aside for solar power initiatives.
Credit for voluntary action is now a crucial component of the AB-32 scoping plan and it has been lauded as recognizing the value of private investments in renewable energy.
As only approximately 5% of our energy use comes from renewable sources, every effort must be made to encourage its adoption and the revised legislation goes a long way to help this.
If businesses can see that, by purchasing renewable energy certificates under the AB-32 scoping plan, they can reduce their environmental footprint then this could further buoy the renewable energy market.
Considered as the only existing cap and trade scheme in the US, the voluntary Chicago Climate Exchange includes enlistment and buying carbon allowances.
As early as January 2010, enterprises which volunteered to take initiatives in emissions reduction are compelled to take action.
The full cap and trade system will come into force at the beginning of 2012.
Schwarzenegger, passed landmark legislation, entitled the Global Warming Solutions Act.
Code-named AB-32, the legislation sought to implement stringent restrictions on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that major organizations could emit within state borders.
The legislation had a lengthy ramp up period before displaying any real "teeth" but this preliminary journey is almost complete.
California's AB-32 scoping plan was approved by the state legislature at the beginning of 2009.
It is now clear that a cap and trade program will be implemented at the beginning of 2012 and that companies must start to gear up and fully understand what implications their compliance will require.
Through market forces, the cap and trade scheme will help compel the curtailment of GHG emissions.
In 2006, the California state legislature, prompted by Gov.
Officially called the Global Warming Solutions Act and code-named AB 32, Schwarzenegger passed the legislation which benchmarks the initiatives for GHG reductions in California.
Code-named AB-32, the legislation sought to implement stringent restrictions on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that major organizations could emit within state borders.
The legislation had a lengthy ramp up period before displaying any real "teeth" but this preliminary journey is almost complete.
Voluntary action is given importance in the AB 32 scoping plan which will become a breakthrough in the renewable energy source arena.
Voluntarily taking action in generating energy from renewable sources will greatly help reduce GHG emissions and such effort will be recognized by the state under the implementation of the new cap and trade scheme.
Many changes has occurred since the approval of the Global Warming Solutions Act in 2006.
The new Act has its own antagonists, but due to the already felt effects of damages caused by excessive use of non-renewable energy sources, it is getting a broader acceptance over time.
It is through purchasing renewable energy voluntarily that individuals could benefit from shedding off some stipulated responsibilities in the cap and trade scheme.
In addition, utilities are encouraged to purchase renewable energy and there are incentives set aside for solar power initiatives.
Credit for voluntary action is now a crucial component of the AB-32 scoping plan and it has been lauded as recognizing the value of private investments in renewable energy.
As only approximately 5% of our energy use comes from renewable sources, every effort must be made to encourage its adoption and the revised legislation goes a long way to help this.
If businesses can see that, by purchasing renewable energy certificates under the AB-32 scoping plan, they can reduce their environmental footprint then this could further buoy the renewable energy market.
Considered as the only existing cap and trade scheme in the US, the voluntary Chicago Climate Exchange includes enlistment and buying carbon allowances.
As early as January 2010, enterprises which volunteered to take initiatives in emissions reduction are compelled to take action.
The full cap and trade system will come into force at the beginning of 2012.
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