New California Report to Reduce GHG

California's Economic and Technology Advancement Advisory Committee's (ETAAC) final report to the state's Air Resources Board is now available on-line for viewing and download.

This final 308-page report of recommendations regarding greenhouse gas emission control technologies was formally adopted by the Committee at its February 11, 2008 meeting. The report will be presented to the Air Resources Board at the end of February 2008.

From Technologies and Policies to Consider for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California:
"We are very pleased to present to you our policy and technology recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in California. Our report includes 55 specific recommendations for greenhouse gas reduction strategies in the areas of finance; transportation; industrial commercial and residential end users; electricity and natural gas; agriculture; forestry; and water policy. As requested by CARB, we also examined the Market Advisory Committee’s Report from the perspective of how particular market mechanisms can stimulate early action, promote innovation and establish clear price signals."

Specific recommendations are presented in the report based on the following policy strategies and technology opportunities:

Major Strategies:
· Accelerate GHG Emission Reductions
· Balance a Portfolio of Economic and Technology Policies
· Create Innovative Public Funding to Complement Private Investment
· Foster International and Domestic Partnerships
· Leadership Across State Agencies

Major Opportunities
· Accelerate Efficiency Measures
· Remove Carbon From Energy Sources
· Rethink Transportation to Lower Demand and Carbon Emissions
· Reduce GHG Emissions from Industry, Agriculture, Forestry and Water
· Capture Cleantech Employment, Economic, Health and Environmental Justice Co-
Benefits

See the Source:
Recommendations of the ETAAC - Final Report

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