Transcript The United States of America

Schwartz, Swallow, and Wu
Global Energy Consulting, Inc.
The United States of America
CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
Current Bush Administration
Climate Change Policies
•C U R R E N T P O L I C Y
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Unilateral Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Utilize market forces and tax incentives to encourage American
businesses to reduce emissions and implement climate-conscious
business practices.
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Goal of 18% Reduction in U.S. Green House Gas (GHG) Intensity Rate
in next decade
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Increase Climate Change Related Research/Technology Spending to
$4.5 billion
U.S. Public Opinion:
Climate Change
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US government is “not doing enough” to address global warming and
develop alternative energy sources & policy.
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Americans believe we should be leading the world in clean, alternative
energy.
U.S. Public Opinion:
Climate Change
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Americans want freedom, self sufficiency and independence in our
energy policies;
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Americans want accountability. They want their leaders to show they
will do the right thing, put money to good use and act accordingly
themselves;
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Americans want more investment in alternatives fuels; they see
alternative energy as a path to economic growth and new jobs.
The Challenge
TRANSFORMING THE U.S. ECONOMY
The high-carbon
economy

low-carbon economy,
based on sustainable
sources of energy
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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A new energy outlook can be a boon for the economy.
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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Implement an economy-wide cap-and-trade program for
greenhouse gases
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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Transform our transportation network
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Increase vehicle fuel efficiency
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Boost production and availability of low-carbon fuel-alternatives
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Invest in low-carbon transportation infrastructure
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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Overhaul our electricity industry by:
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Improving the efficiency of energy production and use
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Increasing production and consumption of renewable energy
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Promoting the use of “advanced coal” through carbon capture-andstorage systems
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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Create White House National Energy Council
The Centerpiece:
Economic Opportunity
THE FIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TOWARDS A
NEW ENERGY OPPORTUNITY
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Lead by example.