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Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide1: Issues to Watch: 2007 Jonathan Lash World Resources Institute December 19, 20065 ISSUES TO WATCH: 5 ISSUES TO WATCH Prospects for Climate Legislation Climate and Energy in the Agriculture Bill Chesapeake Water Quality Initiative New Science and Technology International ProcessSlide3: Congressional Action?Slide4: Lessons from the 2006 Election: REPORT: November 17, 2006 A New Energy Future “Campaign ads highlighted energy issues in a prominent and unprecedented way this election cycle and had a huge impact on the campaigns.” Slide5: “Congress should pass legislation promoting renewables and alternative energy sources as an effective way to reduce global warming pollution.” More than 75 percent [of voters in the 2006 elections] said they agreed with the following statement: Majorities in all demographics said lawmakers should support to the two solutions, including 53 percent of self-described conservatives and nearly 37 percent of self-described “very conservative” voters. Slide6: August 28, 2005 Photo Credit: NASA/Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team Hurricane KatrinaSlide7: Growing Public Concern in USCALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA Global Warming Solutions Act (signed September 27, 2006): Caps California’s greenhouse gas emissions at 1990 levels by 2020. Requires State Air Resources Board to establish, monitor, and enforce compliance for statewide greenhouse gas emissions reporting program. Authorizes state board to adopt market-based compliance mechanisms including cap-and-trade. Slide9: Goal: A regional cap-and-trade program initially covering CO2 emissions from power plants Stabilize emissions at base levels through 2014 Reduce by 10% by 2018 Region statistics: 7 states represent 7% US total GHG emissions 1.5% of world GHG emissions ( Australia, rank 15th) Other states: MD (signed; expected to implement under new governor) MA (expected to rejoin under new governor) Regulating U.S. Emissions in Northeast50% of electricity sales subject to Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) / Renewable Energy (RE) goals: 50% of electricity sales subject to Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) / Renewable Energy (RE) goals Goals in place RPS in effect 20 states + D.C. with RPS 3 states w/ goals Source: database of state incentives for renewable energy (2006)36% of U.S auto market set for GHG rules: 12 states adopting California GHG rules; number of new car registrations (thousands of vehicles), 2005 Source: National Automobile Dealer Association 2006; 36% of U.S auto market set for GHG rulesSlide12: Energy Efficiency Coal-based Synfuels with CCS Wind power Reforestation Mass transit Tomorrow’s Markets Carbon Capture & Storage Adapted from: Robert Socolow, www.princeton.edu/~cmi Biofuels GHG Reducing Products and ServicesSlide14: Andy Ruben Vice President of Corporate Strategy/Sustainability, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Michael Murray, Director, Legislative Policy, Sempra Energy Garth Edward Trading Manager, Environmental Products, Shell Group Jeff Sterba Chairman, President and CEO, PNM Resources David Slump General Manager, global marketing, GE Energy, General Electric Co. Elizabeth A. Moler Executive V.P., Government and Environmental Affairs & Public Policy, Exelon Corp. Ruth Shaw Group Executive, Public Policy and President, Duke Nuclear, Duke Energy Corp.Slide15: Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works 109th Congress Republicans: James Inhofe, Committee Chair (OK) John Warner (VA) Christopher Bond (MO) George Voinovich (OH) Lincoln Chafee (RI) Lisa Murkowski (AK) John Thune (SD) Jim DeMint (SC) Johnny Isakson (GA) David Vitter (LA) Democrats: James Jeffords, Minority leader (VT) Max Baucus (MT) Joseph Lieberman (CT) Barbara Boxer (CA) Thomas Carper (DE) Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) Frank Lautenberg (NJ) Barack Obama (IL) Incumbent replacements for 110th Congress: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Bernard Sanders (I-VT) - New Committee Chair - Will not be serving in 110th CongressCARS and COAL: CARS and COAL American Electric Power, Zimmer Coal Plant, Moscow, Ohio Slide21: Global Markets Can We Reduce GHGs and Still Compete Globally?Slide22: In the last 10 years the United States has consumed approximately 72.4 billion barrels of oil. More than 50% of that was imported. * Based on data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Report: Short-Term Energy Outlook, December 12 , 2006 ReleaseNumber of Gas Stations that carry E85: Source: DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Number of Gas Stations that carry E85Slide24: If the entire acreage under corn production in the United States (80 million acres) were turned over to ethanol production, it would only account for one eighth of current gasoline demand. *Data from World Resources InstituteSlide25: Dead Zones Source: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Chesapeake Bay Watershed: Chesapeake Bay WatershedNo dispute among scientific bodies…: No dispute among scientific bodies…Financial Times – December 2006: Financial Times – December 2006 AP Photo A Different Kind of Hot Times On the SlopesSlide29: Source: Science Magazine, Sep 16, 2005 Slide30: Risk, for species diversity, wetlands, and coastal zones significantly increases when temperatures rise above 2º C Hare, 2005; Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ResearchSlide31: Cellulosic Ethanol Pilot Plant Thin-film solar cells Supercapacitor with NanotechnologyVenture capital flows to clean technology companies: Venture capital flows to clean technology companiesUS R&D Expenditures 1981 - 2005: US R&D Expenditures 1981 - 2005 Source: IEA R&D database http://www.iea.org/Textbase/stats/rd.aspThe Key is Top 25 : The Key is Top 25 S. Arabia Top 25 in Emissions (80% World GHG Total) Top 25 in Population Top 25 in GDP USA, China, (EU25), Russia, India, Japan, Germany, Brazil, UK, Italy, Mexico, France, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey (68% World GHG Emissions) Congo Ukraine, Pakistan Canada, S.Korea, Australia, S.Africa, Spain, Poland, Argentina Netherlands, (Taiwan) Thailand Bangladesh, Nigeria, Viet Nam, Philippines, Ethiopia, Egypt, Source: WRI/CAITSlide36: European Climate Exchange Futures and Contracts Price and VolumeSlide37: “China overtakes the United States as the world’s biggest emitter before 2010.” -World Energy Outlook 2006 International Energy AgencyPer Capita Emissions, 2000: Per Capita Emissions, 2000 You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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Premium member Presentation Transcript Slide1: Issues to Watch: 2007 Jonathan Lash World Resources Institute December 19, 20065 ISSUES TO WATCH: 5 ISSUES TO WATCH Prospects for Climate Legislation Climate and Energy in the Agriculture Bill Chesapeake Water Quality Initiative New Science and Technology International ProcessSlide3: Congressional Action?Slide4: Lessons from the 2006 Election: REPORT: November 17, 2006 A New Energy Future “Campaign ads highlighted energy issues in a prominent and unprecedented way this election cycle and had a huge impact on the campaigns.” Slide5: “Congress should pass legislation promoting renewables and alternative energy sources as an effective way to reduce global warming pollution.” More than 75 percent [of voters in the 2006 elections] said they agreed with the following statement: Majorities in all demographics said lawmakers should support to the two solutions, including 53 percent of self-described conservatives and nearly 37 percent of self-described “very conservative” voters. Slide6: August 28, 2005 Photo Credit: NASA/Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team Hurricane KatrinaSlide7: Growing Public Concern in USCALIFORNIA: CALIFORNIA Global Warming Solutions Act (signed September 27, 2006): Caps California’s greenhouse gas emissions at 1990 levels by 2020. Requires State Air Resources Board to establish, monitor, and enforce compliance for statewide greenhouse gas emissions reporting program. Authorizes state board to adopt market-based compliance mechanisms including cap-and-trade. Slide9: Goal: A regional cap-and-trade program initially covering CO2 emissions from power plants Stabilize emissions at base levels through 2014 Reduce by 10% by 2018 Region statistics: 7 states represent 7% US total GHG emissions 1.5% of world GHG emissions ( Australia, rank 15th) Other states: MD (signed; expected to implement under new governor) MA (expected to rejoin under new governor) Regulating U.S. Emissions in Northeast50% of electricity sales subject to Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) / Renewable Energy (RE) goals: 50% of electricity sales subject to Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) / Renewable Energy (RE) goals Goals in place RPS in effect 20 states + D.C. with RPS 3 states w/ goals Source: database of state incentives for renewable energy (2006)36% of U.S auto market set for GHG rules: 12 states adopting California GHG rules; number of new car registrations (thousands of vehicles), 2005 Source: National Automobile Dealer Association 2006; 36% of U.S auto market set for GHG rulesSlide12: Energy Efficiency Coal-based Synfuels with CCS Wind power Reforestation Mass transit Tomorrow’s Markets Carbon Capture & Storage Adapted from: Robert Socolow, www.princeton.edu/~cmi Biofuels GHG Reducing Products and ServicesSlide14: Andy Ruben Vice President of Corporate Strategy/Sustainability, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Michael Murray, Director, Legislative Policy, Sempra Energy Garth Edward Trading Manager, Environmental Products, Shell Group Jeff Sterba Chairman, President and CEO, PNM Resources David Slump General Manager, global marketing, GE Energy, General Electric Co. Elizabeth A. Moler Executive V.P., Government and Environmental Affairs & Public Policy, Exelon Corp. Ruth Shaw Group Executive, Public Policy and President, Duke Nuclear, Duke Energy Corp.Slide15: Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works 109th Congress Republicans: James Inhofe, Committee Chair (OK) John Warner (VA) Christopher Bond (MO) George Voinovich (OH) Lincoln Chafee (RI) Lisa Murkowski (AK) John Thune (SD) Jim DeMint (SC) Johnny Isakson (GA) David Vitter (LA) Democrats: James Jeffords, Minority leader (VT) Max Baucus (MT) Joseph Lieberman (CT) Barbara Boxer (CA) Thomas Carper (DE) Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) Frank Lautenberg (NJ) Barack Obama (IL) Incumbent replacements for 110th Congress: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Bernard Sanders (I-VT) - New Committee Chair - Will not be serving in 110th CongressCARS and COAL: CARS and COAL American Electric Power, Zimmer Coal Plant, Moscow, Ohio Slide21: Global Markets Can We Reduce GHGs and Still Compete Globally?Slide22: In the last 10 years the United States has consumed approximately 72.4 billion barrels of oil. More than 50% of that was imported. * Based on data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) Report: Short-Term Energy Outlook, December 12 , 2006 ReleaseNumber of Gas Stations that carry E85: Source: DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Number of Gas Stations that carry E85Slide24: If the entire acreage under corn production in the United States (80 million acres) were turned over to ethanol production, it would only account for one eighth of current gasoline demand. *Data from World Resources InstituteSlide25: Dead Zones Source: Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Chesapeake Bay Watershed: Chesapeake Bay WatershedNo dispute among scientific bodies…: No dispute among scientific bodies…Financial Times – December 2006: Financial Times – December 2006 AP Photo A Different Kind of Hot Times On the SlopesSlide29: Source: Science Magazine, Sep 16, 2005 Slide30: Risk, for species diversity, wetlands, and coastal zones significantly increases when temperatures rise above 2º C Hare, 2005; Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ResearchSlide31: Cellulosic Ethanol Pilot Plant Thin-film solar cells Supercapacitor with NanotechnologyVenture capital flows to clean technology companies: Venture capital flows to clean technology companiesUS R&D Expenditures 1981 - 2005: US R&D Expenditures 1981 - 2005 Source: IEA R&D database http://www.iea.org/Textbase/stats/rd.aspThe Key is Top 25 : The Key is Top 25 S. Arabia Top 25 in Emissions (80% World GHG Total) Top 25 in Population Top 25 in GDP USA, China, (EU25), Russia, India, Japan, Germany, Brazil, UK, Italy, Mexico, France, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey (68% World GHG Emissions) Congo Ukraine, Pakistan Canada, S.Korea, Australia, S.Africa, Spain, Poland, Argentina Netherlands, (Taiwan) Thailand Bangladesh, Nigeria, Viet Nam, Philippines, Ethiopia, Egypt, Source: WRI/CAITSlide36: European Climate Exchange Futures and Contracts Price and VolumeSlide37: “China overtakes the United States as the world’s biggest emitter before 2010.” -World Energy Outlook 2006 International Energy AgencyPer Capita Emissions, 2000: Per Capita Emissions, 2000