The document discusses the impacts of carbon pricing for buildings. It explains that carbon pricing is seen as an effective way to mitigate climate change by putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions. This will impact all aspects of society, including buildings, which represent a large source of emissions. By 2020, costs to the building industry in Canada from carbon pricing could reach up to $16 billion per year. Both direct emissions from buildings and indirect emissions from electricity and building materials will subject buildings to carbon costs.
Plan B 3.0 Audio Book Chapter 13 The Great Mobilization Start Loving
The document discusses the need for a massive global mobilization to transition the world economy away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in order to avoid catastrophic climate change. It argues that this transition requires establishing honest market prices that incorporate environmental costs by restructuring taxes. Specifically, it advocates lowering income taxes while raising taxes on polluting activities like carbon emissions. This would encourage investment in clean energy and make renewable options relatively cheaper. Examples of successful tax shifting from Europe and carbon pricing schemes around the world are provided.
This document discusses the need for a massive global mobilization to combat climate change similar to the US mobilization during WWII. It argues we must rapidly restructure the global economy to be powered by renewables, shift from fossil fuels to EVs, end deforestation, and incorporate environmental costs into pricing. Specific policies proposed include carbon taxes, ending subsidies for coal/oil, boosting renewables, and shifting retirement service overseas. Failure to act could lead to economic and societal collapse as environmental tipping points are passed.
The document discusses the implementation of a carbon tax in Singapore to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement. It notes that Singapore pledged to reduce emissions intensity by 36% by 2030. The carbon tax will target the largest emitters, applying upstream to power stations and other direct emitters that emit over 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. The tax is intended to incentivize industries to reduce emissions and complement existing regulatory measures. Revenue will help fund measures to reduce emissions and create new green growth opportunities. The tax is expected to have a modest impact on operating costs for businesses.
The document discusses the key aspects and impacts of Australia's impending carbon tax. It will impose a price on carbon emissions starting at $23 per tonne. This will affect businesses through changes to fuel taxes and requirements to purchase carbon permits. Large emitters could face substantial carbon tax bills. The tax will also impact individuals through adjustments to income tax thresholds and increases to welfare payments. The document recommends that businesses factor higher costs into pricing, reduce energy use, and budget for changes to fuel tax credits under the new carbon tax plan.
This document compares and contrasts carbon taxes and cap-and-trade policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A carbon tax sets a fee per ton of carbon emissions to make polluting more expensive and encourage energy efficiency and cleaner energy. Cap-and-trade sets a limit on total emissions and allows companies to trade permits to emit. It provides an economic incentive to reduce emissions. Both approaches aim to lower emissions over time, but a carbon tax provides more predictability while cap-and-trade may face fewer political obstacles. An ideal solution would involve international cooperation on carbon pricing and flexible allowance prices with a focus on developing alternative energy sources.
Green taxes are intended to promote environmentally sustainable activities through economic incentives as an alternative to regulation. Carbon tax is levied based on the carbon content of fuels and helps increase competitiveness of non-carbon technologies while protecting the environment and raising revenue. CO2 is a greenhouse gas and human activity produces around 27 billion tons annually, making carbon taxes a policy option to reduce emissions. Fuel tax charges excise tax on fuels for transportation and can effectively generate revenue while decreasing fossil fuel dependence in the long run.
Plan B 3.0 Audio Book Chapter 13 The Great Mobilization Start Loving
The document discusses the need for a massive global mobilization to transition the world economy away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources in order to avoid catastrophic climate change. It argues that this transition requires establishing honest market prices that incorporate environmental costs by restructuring taxes. Specifically, it advocates lowering income taxes while raising taxes on polluting activities like carbon emissions. This would encourage investment in clean energy and make renewable options relatively cheaper. Examples of successful tax shifting from Europe and carbon pricing schemes around the world are provided.
This document discusses the need for a massive global mobilization to combat climate change similar to the US mobilization during WWII. It argues we must rapidly restructure the global economy to be powered by renewables, shift from fossil fuels to EVs, end deforestation, and incorporate environmental costs into pricing. Specific policies proposed include carbon taxes, ending subsidies for coal/oil, boosting renewables, and shifting retirement service overseas. Failure to act could lead to economic and societal collapse as environmental tipping points are passed.
The document discusses the implementation of a carbon tax in Singapore to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement. It notes that Singapore pledged to reduce emissions intensity by 36% by 2030. The carbon tax will target the largest emitters, applying upstream to power stations and other direct emitters that emit over 25,000 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent annually. The tax is intended to incentivize industries to reduce emissions and complement existing regulatory measures. Revenue will help fund measures to reduce emissions and create new green growth opportunities. The tax is expected to have a modest impact on operating costs for businesses.
The document discusses the key aspects and impacts of Australia's impending carbon tax. It will impose a price on carbon emissions starting at $23 per tonne. This will affect businesses through changes to fuel taxes and requirements to purchase carbon permits. Large emitters could face substantial carbon tax bills. The tax will also impact individuals through adjustments to income tax thresholds and increases to welfare payments. The document recommends that businesses factor higher costs into pricing, reduce energy use, and budget for changes to fuel tax credits under the new carbon tax plan.
This document compares and contrasts carbon taxes and cap-and-trade policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A carbon tax sets a fee per ton of carbon emissions to make polluting more expensive and encourage energy efficiency and cleaner energy. Cap-and-trade sets a limit on total emissions and allows companies to trade permits to emit. It provides an economic incentive to reduce emissions. Both approaches aim to lower emissions over time, but a carbon tax provides more predictability while cap-and-trade may face fewer political obstacles. An ideal solution would involve international cooperation on carbon pricing and flexible allowance prices with a focus on developing alternative energy sources.
Green taxes are intended to promote environmentally sustainable activities through economic incentives as an alternative to regulation. Carbon tax is levied based on the carbon content of fuels and helps increase competitiveness of non-carbon technologies while protecting the environment and raising revenue. CO2 is a greenhouse gas and human activity produces around 27 billion tons annually, making carbon taxes a policy option to reduce emissions. Fuel tax charges excise tax on fuels for transportation and can effectively generate revenue while decreasing fossil fuel dependence in the long run.
The document proposes implementing a $100 per ton carbon tax on fossil fuels in Vermont to replace existing energy taxes. This would simplify the tax system, encourage reduced fossil fuel consumption and emissions, and generate revenue to invest in energy efficiency and economic growth. It estimates the tax would generate $364.5 million annually, reduce energy use by 4.98 trillion BTUs and emissions by 386,000 tons. It also discusses using some revenue and trading offsets to support carbon sequestration in agriculture and forests.
In the final paper/presentation for HPL480: Environmental Policy & Econoimics, I argue that we should pursue Cap & Trade policies rather than a straight carbon tax.
This document discusses developing green tax policy to address environmental problems and enhance energy security. It defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and equity while reducing environmental risks. Green taxes refer to fiscal measures that shift the tax burden from traditional areas to environmentally relevant activities like fossil fuels, while maintaining revenue neutrality. Green tax reforms can introduce new environmentally related taxes, reduce harmful subsidies, and restructure existing taxes based on environmental criteria. Green taxes are supported by the double dividend concept wherein they can improve the environment through reduced pollution and boost welfare by reducing other distortionary taxes. Applying green taxes can help improve energy security through more efficient energy use and lower vulnerability to price fluctuations, while also having producers internalize environmental costs
This document discusses carbon taxation and emissions trading schemes. It notes that while carbon dioxide emissions are a market failure, pricing carbon can help reduce emissions through market signals. However, the current European Trading Scheme has issues like price volatility and limited participation. The document argues that a harmonized international carbon tax may be a better approach but has not been preferred politically. It also describes the European compromise between carbon taxes and emissions trading, which exempts some emissions covered by the trading scheme from taxation.
The COP21 climate conference in Paris resulted in a historic agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. This will significantly impact businesses by increasing regulations and carbon pricing, shifting investment towards renewable energy and efficiency. Many major companies have committed to reducing emissions in line with scientific targets and see tackling climate change as an economic opportunity. The private sector will play a key role in achieving the agreement's goals through innovation, investment in clean technologies, and making their operations more sustainable.
The document compares carbon taxes and cap-and-trade programs. It notes that carbon taxes provide predictable carbon prices and are easier to understand than cap-and-trade, while also encouraging alternatives through higher carbon emission prices. Cap-and-trade is argued to not drive voluntary market innovation or development and requires a complex market structure. Both policies can work to reduce carbon emissions if designed well, but carbon taxes are assessed to have advantages in providing predictable prices and encouraging low-carbon innovation and alternatives.
ASBC Policy manager Eliza Kelsten discussed state-based carbon pricing proposals with VT State Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas and MA State Representative Jen Benson.
Cap-and-trade through musical chairs: Short introDavid Roberts
1. The document introduces cap-and-trade as a market-based climate policy where a government sets a cap that limits total pollution and distributes permits that can be traded.
2. It uses a "musical chairs" analogy to illustrate how a cap-and-trade system works, with the number of chairs representing the available pollution permits.
3. Under a cap-and-trade system, the cap is reduced over time to achieve emission reduction targets, and the price of permits rises as they become more scarce, incentivizing pollution cuts.
Municipalities can register waste management projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions as Clean Development Mechanism (COM) projects with the Designated National Authority South Africa. Contact the DNA office for more information on registering projects or visit www.energy.gov.za. Most municipal solid waste ends up in landfills, where it generates landfill gas containing greenhouse gases over time.
an-analysis-of-the-carbon-limits-and-energy-for-america2019s-renewal-clear-ac...Eric Williams
The document analyzes and compares the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act cap-and-trade program to the Waxman-Markey bill analyzed by the EIA. Key findings include:
1) CLEAR allowance prices are estimated to be equal to the price ceiling from 2012-2030, while Waxman-Markey prices grow at a lower rate.
2) CLEAR results in higher cumulative CO2 emissions from 2012-2030 compared to Waxman-Markey due to the constraining price ceiling.
3) CLEAR GHG emissions in 2030 are estimated to be 5% below 2005 levels, while Waxman-Markey
Carbon Strategies in the U.S. 2001-2009Carlos Rymer
The document compares and contrasts the US voluntary approach to reducing carbon emissions and the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme. The US approach relies on partnerships and voluntary targets while providing tax incentives. However, emissions are still projected to rise. The EU ETS establishes a cap-and-trade system covering major industrial sectors across 25 countries. It provides flexibility but also has disadvantages like limited sectors covered and a complex administration system. Transportation emissions are a challenge for both approaches.
Magazine design – Ends report 492 | february 2016Paul Grimes
- The chair of the Natural Capital Committee, Dieter Helm, has called for the Environment Agency's flood responsibilities to be transferred to a new dedicated flood agency. Helm argues the current approach is inefficient and counterproductive.
- Helm proposes a new institution focused solely on floods that would maintain flood defence assets and be able to borrow against those assets. Funding should come from a levy on water bills or council tax.
- Helm also criticizes perverse incentives like subsidized flood insurance that encourage building on floodplains and a risk-based methodology for assessing flood defences that does not properly account for whole catchment systems.
Carbon credits were created as part of the Kyoto Protocol to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Countries and organizations are assigned emissions allowances and can trade carbon credits if their emissions are lower than their allowance. Activities like renewable energy projects and tree planting can generate carbon offsets that can be sold as carbon credits. The value of carbon credits comes from creating a market that monetizes the cost of polluting. Nations, companies, and individuals can buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.
Paladin the way to low carbon economy for circum-bohai-sea region-juliaciecc
The document discusses actions needed for a low-carbon economy in the Circum-Bohai-Sea region of China. It analyzes the necessity of transitioning to a low-carbon economy to avoid high costs, carbon lock-in, and ensure energy security. It evaluates the low-carbon development levels of three Chinese regions and finds Circum-Bohai-Sea lagging due to high energy and carbon intensity. The document proposes government policies, citizen behaviors, and enterprise movements to support the transition, and outlines SK's plans to invest in renewable energy in the region.
Asignatura: Historia de los países de habla inglesa / History of english-speaking countries.
✏ Título: Climate action taken by the USA
🌏#ODS 13: Acción por el clima / #SDG 13: Climate action
By: Nuria Lucía Pirvu
Greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase 52% by 2050 without new policies, but must be cut over 60% to limit global warming to 2 degrees. This presents both a climate challenge and business opportunities in clean energy, urban development, infrastructure, waste/water management, and carbon services. Firms can gain a competitive edge through innovation in climate-friendly technologies and help societies adapt to and mitigate climate change.
This short revision presentation looks at examples of regulations in markets as part of interventions to address market failure. It also looks at some of the benefits and costs of tougher regulatory interventions.
The EU is a leader in addressing climate change through its policies, financing, and international cooperation. It was one of the key architects of the Paris Agreement and aims to cut emissions 55% by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050. While the EU has made progress, current projections still fall short of its goals, so it is taking additional measures like increasing climate funding to spur green economic transformation post-COVID. International cooperation will remain essential to achieving global climate objectives.
April 21, 2010 - As the 111th Congress makes its spring and summer push for climate and energy legislation, at least four major proposals are under consideration. The proposals, similar in their intent to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy, differ in framework, reach, and importantly, the role of energy efficiency as a clean energy resource. Today, the Alliance to Save Energy held a webinar on alternative approaches to energy and climate.
This document discusses potential leadership roles for the Communications Research Centre (CRC) in developing a national Green IT strategy in Canada. It recommends that CRC establish a pilot program to host government applications on its GreenStar Network and offer virtualization services to departments. This would allow CRC to assess the actual energy costs of computing, establish an incentive mechanism where departments are rewarded for reducing physical infrastructure, and negotiate with Public Works to receive credits for measurable energy reductions achieved through Green IT solutions. The document also provides background on climate change impacts, trends in climate policy and regulations, case studies of Green IT programs at other organizations, and other potential roles for CRC in certifying the carbon impact of IT and demonstrating Green IT solutions to small and medium enterprises.
The document proposes implementing a $100 per ton carbon tax on fossil fuels in Vermont to replace existing energy taxes. This would simplify the tax system, encourage reduced fossil fuel consumption and emissions, and generate revenue to invest in energy efficiency and economic growth. It estimates the tax would generate $364.5 million annually, reduce energy use by 4.98 trillion BTUs and emissions by 386,000 tons. It also discusses using some revenue and trading offsets to support carbon sequestration in agriculture and forests.
In the final paper/presentation for HPL480: Environmental Policy & Econoimics, I argue that we should pursue Cap & Trade policies rather than a straight carbon tax.
This document discusses developing green tax policy to address environmental problems and enhance energy security. It defines a green economy as one that improves human well-being and equity while reducing environmental risks. Green taxes refer to fiscal measures that shift the tax burden from traditional areas to environmentally relevant activities like fossil fuels, while maintaining revenue neutrality. Green tax reforms can introduce new environmentally related taxes, reduce harmful subsidies, and restructure existing taxes based on environmental criteria. Green taxes are supported by the double dividend concept wherein they can improve the environment through reduced pollution and boost welfare by reducing other distortionary taxes. Applying green taxes can help improve energy security through more efficient energy use and lower vulnerability to price fluctuations, while also having producers internalize environmental costs
This document discusses carbon taxation and emissions trading schemes. It notes that while carbon dioxide emissions are a market failure, pricing carbon can help reduce emissions through market signals. However, the current European Trading Scheme has issues like price volatility and limited participation. The document argues that a harmonized international carbon tax may be a better approach but has not been preferred politically. It also describes the European compromise between carbon taxes and emissions trading, which exempts some emissions covered by the trading scheme from taxation.
The COP21 climate conference in Paris resulted in a historic agreement to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius. This will significantly impact businesses by increasing regulations and carbon pricing, shifting investment towards renewable energy and efficiency. Many major companies have committed to reducing emissions in line with scientific targets and see tackling climate change as an economic opportunity. The private sector will play a key role in achieving the agreement's goals through innovation, investment in clean technologies, and making their operations more sustainable.
The document compares carbon taxes and cap-and-trade programs. It notes that carbon taxes provide predictable carbon prices and are easier to understand than cap-and-trade, while also encouraging alternatives through higher carbon emission prices. Cap-and-trade is argued to not drive voluntary market innovation or development and requires a complex market structure. Both policies can work to reduce carbon emissions if designed well, but carbon taxes are assessed to have advantages in providing predictable prices and encouraging low-carbon innovation and alternatives.
ASBC Policy manager Eliza Kelsten discussed state-based carbon pricing proposals with VT State Representative Sarah Copeland-Hanzas and MA State Representative Jen Benson.
Cap-and-trade through musical chairs: Short introDavid Roberts
1. The document introduces cap-and-trade as a market-based climate policy where a government sets a cap that limits total pollution and distributes permits that can be traded.
2. It uses a "musical chairs" analogy to illustrate how a cap-and-trade system works, with the number of chairs representing the available pollution permits.
3. Under a cap-and-trade system, the cap is reduced over time to achieve emission reduction targets, and the price of permits rises as they become more scarce, incentivizing pollution cuts.
Municipalities can register waste management projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions as Clean Development Mechanism (COM) projects with the Designated National Authority South Africa. Contact the DNA office for more information on registering projects or visit www.energy.gov.za. Most municipal solid waste ends up in landfills, where it generates landfill gas containing greenhouse gases over time.
an-analysis-of-the-carbon-limits-and-energy-for-america2019s-renewal-clear-ac...Eric Williams
The document analyzes and compares the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act cap-and-trade program to the Waxman-Markey bill analyzed by the EIA. Key findings include:
1) CLEAR allowance prices are estimated to be equal to the price ceiling from 2012-2030, while Waxman-Markey prices grow at a lower rate.
2) CLEAR results in higher cumulative CO2 emissions from 2012-2030 compared to Waxman-Markey due to the constraining price ceiling.
3) CLEAR GHG emissions in 2030 are estimated to be 5% below 2005 levels, while Waxman-Markey
Carbon Strategies in the U.S. 2001-2009Carlos Rymer
The document compares and contrasts the US voluntary approach to reducing carbon emissions and the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme. The US approach relies on partnerships and voluntary targets while providing tax incentives. However, emissions are still projected to rise. The EU ETS establishes a cap-and-trade system covering major industrial sectors across 25 countries. It provides flexibility but also has disadvantages like limited sectors covered and a complex administration system. Transportation emissions are a challenge for both approaches.
Magazine design – Ends report 492 | february 2016Paul Grimes
- The chair of the Natural Capital Committee, Dieter Helm, has called for the Environment Agency's flood responsibilities to be transferred to a new dedicated flood agency. Helm argues the current approach is inefficient and counterproductive.
- Helm proposes a new institution focused solely on floods that would maintain flood defence assets and be able to borrow against those assets. Funding should come from a levy on water bills or council tax.
- Helm also criticizes perverse incentives like subsidized flood insurance that encourage building on floodplains and a risk-based methodology for assessing flood defences that does not properly account for whole catchment systems.
Carbon credits were created as part of the Kyoto Protocol to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Countries and organizations are assigned emissions allowances and can trade carbon credits if their emissions are lower than their allowance. Activities like renewable energy projects and tree planting can generate carbon offsets that can be sold as carbon credits. The value of carbon credits comes from creating a market that monetizes the cost of polluting. Nations, companies, and individuals can buy carbon credits to offset their emissions.
Paladin the way to low carbon economy for circum-bohai-sea region-juliaciecc
The document discusses actions needed for a low-carbon economy in the Circum-Bohai-Sea region of China. It analyzes the necessity of transitioning to a low-carbon economy to avoid high costs, carbon lock-in, and ensure energy security. It evaluates the low-carbon development levels of three Chinese regions and finds Circum-Bohai-Sea lagging due to high energy and carbon intensity. The document proposes government policies, citizen behaviors, and enterprise movements to support the transition, and outlines SK's plans to invest in renewable energy in the region.
Asignatura: Historia de los países de habla inglesa / History of english-speaking countries.
✏ Título: Climate action taken by the USA
🌏#ODS 13: Acción por el clima / #SDG 13: Climate action
By: Nuria Lucía Pirvu
Greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase 52% by 2050 without new policies, but must be cut over 60% to limit global warming to 2 degrees. This presents both a climate challenge and business opportunities in clean energy, urban development, infrastructure, waste/water management, and carbon services. Firms can gain a competitive edge through innovation in climate-friendly technologies and help societies adapt to and mitigate climate change.
This short revision presentation looks at examples of regulations in markets as part of interventions to address market failure. It also looks at some of the benefits and costs of tougher regulatory interventions.
The EU is a leader in addressing climate change through its policies, financing, and international cooperation. It was one of the key architects of the Paris Agreement and aims to cut emissions 55% by 2030 and become climate neutral by 2050. While the EU has made progress, current projections still fall short of its goals, so it is taking additional measures like increasing climate funding to spur green economic transformation post-COVID. International cooperation will remain essential to achieving global climate objectives.
April 21, 2010 - As the 111th Congress makes its spring and summer push for climate and energy legislation, at least four major proposals are under consideration. The proposals, similar in their intent to reduce carbon emissions and promote clean energy, differ in framework, reach, and importantly, the role of energy efficiency as a clean energy resource. Today, the Alliance to Save Energy held a webinar on alternative approaches to energy and climate.
This document discusses potential leadership roles for the Communications Research Centre (CRC) in developing a national Green IT strategy in Canada. It recommends that CRC establish a pilot program to host government applications on its GreenStar Network and offer virtualization services to departments. This would allow CRC to assess the actual energy costs of computing, establish an incentive mechanism where departments are rewarded for reducing physical infrastructure, and negotiate with Public Works to receive credits for measurable energy reductions achieved through Green IT solutions. The document also provides background on climate change impacts, trends in climate policy and regulations, case studies of Green IT programs at other organizations, and other potential roles for CRC in certifying the carbon impact of IT and demonstrating Green IT solutions to small and medium enterprises.
1. The document discusses the need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 to limit global warming to under 2°C, and how information and communication technologies (ICT) can help achieve this goal.
2. ICTs have the potential to indirectly reduce global carbon emissions by up to 15% through technologies like telecommuting, smart energy grids, and e-commerce.
3. The document proposes a "carbon rewards" strategy of providing free high-speed fiber internet connections in exchange for customers paying a premium on their utility bills, and being rewarded for reducing their energy consumption and carbon footprint over time.
4. This strategy could provide a more sustainable revenue model for fiber networks compared to traditional
published in 2022
RMI views
(not necessarily EFOW point of view: check on facts, realities and views, and ways of going about change: urgencies (priorities), realities and our true opportunities!)
The document discusses cap-and-trade legislation and climate change. It summarizes the Waxman-Markey bill, which establishes an economy-wide cap-and-trade program and targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, the document argues that cap-and-trade will dramatically increase energy prices, destroy jobs, and raise costs for families without making a meaningful impact on global emissions or addressing the root causes of climate change. Alternative approaches to addressing climate change if needed are presented.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from research and education networks through building zero carbon data centers located near renewable energy sources. It proposes using advanced optical networks to connect users to remote zero carbon data centers and allow computing resources to follow available renewable energy. This would reduce the carbon footprint of ICT infrastructure while exploring new network architectures and business models.
Developing Effective and Viable Policies for GHG MitigationJenkins Macedo
This document summarizes a report by the World Resources Institute on U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and policies to reduce them. The report finds that without new federal action, U.S. emissions will increase and the country will fail to meet its commitment to reduce emissions 17% by 2020. It recommends that the EPA pursue substantial reductions from power plants and natural gas using Clean Air Act authority. States should also complement federal policies. However, new federal legislation will likely be needed to achieve long-term reductions of over 80%. The document discusses debates around different policy approaches and criteria for effective policies.
A general overview on carbon tax and carbon trading describing it's mechanism and advantages and disadvantages. A summarization of their effects on economy and environment remarking the conclusion
This document discusses the key concepts of green economics compared to conventional economics. It outlines some basic axioms of green economics, including that resources are finite and growth cannot continue indefinitely. It describes how green economics aims to internalize external costs through policies like resource taxes, polluter pays principles, and emissions trading systems. Kyoto Protocol and the EU Emissions Trading System are provided as examples of large emissions trading schemes. India and China's involvement in carbon credit markets through clean development mechanism projects is also summarized.
Universities and research networks can play a leadership role in reducing CO2 emissions. Drastic reductions are needed to limit global warming, and information and communication technologies (ICT) are both a contributor and an enabler of reductions. While ICT accounts for 2-3% of emissions, it could enable reductions five times larger in other sectors through applications like smart grids and buildings. Universities produce significant emissions and must inventory and reduce their carbon footprints to avoid future costs. ICT infrastructure itself must transition to renewable energy to support future needs while remaining carbon neutral.
NextGen of Cleantech Investing: Policy and ScalingJohnBalbach
The document discusses three global crises - financial, ecological, and climate - and how cleantech solutions can help address them. It notes that new frameworks are needed to deal with these interconnected crises. Several key points are made about the climate crisis, including that carbon emissions are rising sharply and temperature increases will have major impacts. Mitigating climate change will require large-scale investments in cleantech sectors like energy, transportation, water, and others. Government stimulus programs globally are directing over $100 billion to cleantech, recognizing it as a major market opportunity that can create jobs and address environmental challenges.
According to the Emission Gap Report, global greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 are estimated to be between 57-61 Gt CO2e and in 2030 between 63-72 Gt CO2e under a business-as-usual scenario. To limit warming to 2°C, emissions should be 44 and 42 GtCO2e in 2020 and 2030 respectively. However, full implementation of country pledges is only estimated to reduce emissions to 52-54 GtCO2e, leaving an emissions gap of 8-10 GtCO2e in 2020. Without further action, current pledges will not be met and emissions could exceed targets. Bridging the gap will require accelerating renewable energy and energy
This document discusses the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for super fund investments. It emphasizes that super funds should take a long-term view of carbon risk and opportunity as part of their fiduciary duty. Deep emissions cuts are needed to limit global warming, which will require a major economic transformation towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Super funds can play a role by supporting low-carbon initiatives, engaging with companies, and advocating for effective climate policy. They must be prepared for potential surprises and not assume change will be gradual.
This presentation gives an overview of the carbon pricing mechanism that has been announced by the Australian government. It talks about Australia’s pollution profile and emissions, the expected changes with a price on carbon, carbon tax versus emissions trading schemes, how the carbon price will work, the biggest polluters in Australia, the changes that will be implemented, the carbon pricing mechanism explained and the impact for companies.
The document discusses the emerging low-carbon economy and opportunities in the carbon market. It summarizes the business and regulatory drivers for reducing carbon emissions, including concerns about climate change, emerging regulations in the US, and initiatives by large corporations and world leaders. It then introduces Carbeion as a company that provides carbon intelligence technology and services to help businesses track and reduce their environmental impact and comply with regulations.
Energy Efficiency: Meeting the Challenge & Fueling A Better Built EnvironmentAlliance To Save Energy
More than 40 leaders in industry, finance, research, and policy convened at La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., to discuss critical issues and opportunities for the HVAC&R industry, including climate change, energy efficiency, refrigerants and pending federal legislation.
The document discusses how information and communication technologies (ICT) can both contribute to climate change through their own emissions, but also help reduce emissions in other sectors through applications like telework and smart grids. It provides examples of data centers relocating to remote renewable energy sites to become "zero carbon", and explores the technical and policy challenges of using an optical network to reliably connect distributed computing resources that follow renewable energy sources.
The document discusses how government CIOs can help make Canada a world leader in the next industrial transformation by building a zero carbon economy through information and communication technologies (ICT). It outlines challenges like rising ICT carbon emissions and costs of carbon taxes. It proposes using ICT and new network architectures that follow renewable energy sources to provide reliable services and share infrastructure costs. This could create economic benefits while helping transition to renewable energy and a carbon-positive economy through "gCommerce" rewards rather than taxes.
This document summarizes a transition to low-emission development. It discusses the need to limit global temperature rise to 2°C by stabilizing carbon dioxide equivalent concentrations at 450 ppm and cutting emissions 50% by 2050. It also notes that the world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050, placing greater pressure on resources. The EU has committed to reducing emissions 20-30% below 1990 levels by 2020 through various policy instruments and legislation. Developing low-emission development strategies and nationally appropriate mitigation actions will be important for achieving long-term sustainable development goals.
The document discusses the need for businesses to adapt to climate change by managing their carbon emissions and becoming compliant with greenhouse gas reporting regulations. It provides an overview of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act and thresholds that require mandatory reporting. The summary highlights key actions businesses should take to develop a carbon management plan and reduce emissions, including calculating their carbon footprint, identifying reduction opportunities, and creating an action plan.
Similar to Impacts of Carbon Pricing on the Building Industry (20)
Impacts of Carbon Pricing on the Building Industry
1. Impacts of Carbon Pricing
for Buildings
Green Building Ottawa Conference
Retrofit ‐ Sustainability for the Future
Carleton University
May 14, 2010
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12. Broad Costs of Carbon Price
Costs to Building Sector
$100 $16 billion
$60 $9.6 billion
Costs to Building Sector
$25 $3.75 billion
$10 $1.5 billion
Emission estimates based on
0 1% growth per year in direct
and indirect emissions
2010 2012 2020
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14. Costs for Commercial Buildings
Costs for natural gas could be between $0.02/m3 and $0.20/m3 per year
Commercial and institutional buildings in Canada use roughly 500 cubic meters of
natural gas per year resulting in costs that range between $9.5 ‐ $95 million per year
Commercial and institutional buildings use is about 55,000 GWh of electricity per year
resulting in between $120 million and 1.2 billion in added costs per year
Light fuel oil use in commercial and institutional buildings represents the third largest
source of emissions and could result in between $60 million and $600 million in added
costs per year
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16. Costs from Building Materials
Estimated emissions and costs resulting from building materials vary based on the
size and type of building
Residential
Building Type Estimated Indirect Emissions Estimated Costs ($10/t - $100/t)
1500sqft, single storey 50 tonnes $500 - $5,000
2000sqft, single storey 65 tonnes $650 - $6,500
3500sqft, single storey 110 tonnes $1,100 - $11,000
Commercial
Building Type Estimated Indirect Emissions Estimated Costs ($10/t - $100/t)
5000sqft, two storey 160 tonnes $1,600 - $16,000
10,000sqft, five storey 300 tonnes $3,000 - $30,000
50,000sqft, ten storey 1,440 tonnes $14,400 - $144,000
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