Archive: carbon emissions

  • State Withdrawal from Regional Climate Initiatives March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS, there has been no credible economic analysis of the costs associated with carbon reduction mandates and the consequential effect of the increasing costs of doing business in the State of ______;  WHEREAS, forcing business, industry, and food producers to [...]

  • Restrictions on Participation in Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Programs March 15, 2013

    Summary This legislation prohibits the State from participating in any low-carbon fuel standard or similar program requiring quotas, caps, or mandates on fuels used for transportation, industrial purposes, or home heating without prior legislative approval.  Be it Enacted by the [...]

  • Conditioning Regulation of Non-Pollutant Emissions on Science Act Summary March 15, 2013

    Summary The following language may be used as a freestanding bill or amendment to a bill, (e.g., a bill to regulate carbon dioxide). It requires [State EPA] Administrator to perform an assessment that considers certain criteria prior to formally proposing [...]

  • Resolution on U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Accountability March 15, 2013

    Whereas, in 2005, the United States Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement was created to encourage cities to reduce carbon emissions. Whereas, the announcement of the Agreement says “supporting mayors pledge to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 7 percent below [...]