Cap and Trade..

  • What types of policies on the part of government could promote energy efficiency?
  • How would you develop a business that has the potential to move this idea forward?

 

I believe the number one goal of energy efficiency is the conservation of energy, with an end goal of reducing carbon emissions. Carbon emissions should be the number one priority given the amount of data supporting climate change that is available now. The biggest impact government policies could make is to seek to control of carbon emissions, and the most promising method to accomplish this has been cap and trade. The U.S. government can do much to further promote an economic system for companies to barter carbon credits.

As for business opportunities, there are many opportunities available. As businesses move to comply with cap and trade regulations, they will need consultation to be able to ensure compliance. There are also new opportunities for businesses that reduce carbon to get into the cap and trade market, that would need introduction to the regulations and how to promote themselves.

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  1. Hi,
    I think you make a great point in regard to controlling carbon emissions. Today a big step was taken when the UN met for a climate change summit. Many countries and over a thousand businesses agreed to a carbon tax, which would put pressure on both the nations and businesses to reduce their carbon outputs. The head of the World Bank pointed out that since the effects of emissions aren’t free, then releasing these emissions into the atmosphere shouldn’t be free either. I think this is a great way to view it, and a sea change in how the world is beginning to respond.
    Here is the link to an article and video concerning the summit if you’re interested: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/today-s-u-n–summit-on-climate-change–a-reason-for-hope-150022838.html

    All the best!
    Ken

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