#cap-and-trade
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Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days agoDown to the wire: California lawmakers announce last-minute climate and energy package
California extended its cap-and-trade program to 2045 and approved climate and energy reforms including expansion of a regional electricity market and funding prioritization.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days agoLetters: Recent drop in PG&E bills doesn't put a dent in increases
A 2% electricity rate reduction does not offset a 41% three-year increase; cap-and-trade should be renewed and include a ratepayer dividend, while political loyalty-over-competence erodes national optimism.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks agoWalters: Renewal of state cap and trade program to cut emissions is fraught with issues
The issue's macro-politics are that while gas-emitting industries and business groups favor its renewal as a predictable way of meeting emission reduction goals, environmental groups see it as business buying exemptions from pollution. They would prefer direct company-by-company regulation. Within that conflict are other issues, such as steadily dropping proceeds from the emission auctions, which emitters with vital products should be given permits without cost, and how auction revenues should be spent.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 months agoAir Resources Board and Caltrans Promote $33 Billion Cap-and-Trade Program as State Readies for Reauthorization - Streetsblog California
California's Cap-and-Trade program has raised $33 billion since 2014, directing funds to both combat climate change and support communities, primarily focusing on low-income areas.
California
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