What's New
June 23-24 2010
Guest speakers include:
Juan Santiago,
Group Leader, Operating Permits Group, Office of Air Quality, Planning and Standards, Environmental Protection Agency Bart Kempf, Senior Counsel, Senator Blanche Lincoln (D-AR), Chairman, Committee on Agriculture Chris Miller, Senior Policy Advisor, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) David Rich, Associate, World Resources Institute (view presentation ) Kristin B. Zimmerman, Ph.D., Research & Development – Volt Infrastructure Team, General Motors
Neil Brown, Senior Professional Staff Member, Committee on Foreign Relations, Ranking Member, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN)
Dirk Forrester, Managing Directors, Natsource LLC
Conrad Schatte, Legislative Assistant and Minority Subcommittee Staff Director, Senator Lamar Alexander, Senate Republican Conference Chair (confirmed)
Revis James, Director, Energy Technology Assessment Center, Electric Power Research Institute (view presentation ) Nathan Richardson, Visiting Fellow, Resources for the Future (view presentation ) Deborah Estes, Senior Council, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Chairman, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
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May 12, 2010
Senator Kerry (D-MA) Unveils American Power Act.
(view here )
April 14-15 2010
Guest speakers include:
Mike McTierman, Senior Special Counsel in the Division of Corporation Finance, Securities Exchange Commission Christo Artusio, Deputy Director, Office of Global Change, US Department of State Tom Dower, Professional Staff, Committee on Commerce, Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV) Bill Hohenstein, Director, Global Change Program Office, US Department of Agriculture Michael Cantanzaro, Deputy Staff Director, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK), Ranking Member of the Committee on Environment and Public works Peter Glaser, Attorney, Troutman Sanders LLP Amit Ronen, Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chairman, Sub Committee on Energy Neil Brown, Legislative Assistant, Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), Ranking Member, Committee on Foreign Relations Lugar Practical Energy and Climate Plan ) Larry Boggs, General Electric
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March 5, 2010
Senator Rockefeller(D-WV) Introduces bill to delay EPA GHG regulation for 2-years.
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March 4, 2010
Congressman Nick Rahall(D-WV) Introduces bill to delay EPA GHG regulation for 2-years.
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March 4, 2010
S.3032 A bill to prohibit the enforcement of a climate change interpretive guidance issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes.
Introduced by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)
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February 18, 2010
Discussion Draft of the Clean Energy Act of 2009
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February 9, 2010
Todd Stern, An Update on International Climate Negotiations
February 4, 2010
H.R. 4572 "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases, and for other purposes."
Introduced by Ike Seklton (D-MO)
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February 1, 2010
United States agrees to Copenhagen Accord
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January 21, 2010
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Introduced Disapproval Resolution to stop EPA from Regulating Greenhouse Gases.
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(Floor Statement )
December 16, 2010
H.R. 4396 "A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
Introduced by Earl Pomeroy (D-ND)
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December 7, 2009,
EPA Administrator signs Endangerment Finding
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November 18-November 19, 2009
Guest speakers include:
Danielle Rosengarten, Counsel/Legislative Assistant, Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT) Bryan Zumwalt, Legal Counsel, Senator David Vitter (R-LA) Derrick Freeman, Senior Director, Legislative Programs, Nuclear Energy Institute (view presentation ) Drew Nelson, Foreign Service Officer, Office of Global Change, Department of State Jonathan Adams, Associate, Climate and Energy Program, World Resources Institute Tristan Brown, Legislative Assistant, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Thomas Michels, Legislative Assistant, Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) Pat Bousliman, Professional Staff, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) Conrad Schatte, Legislative Assistant, Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN)
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November 12, 2009
European Environment Agency Report: Greenhouse gas emission trends and projections in Europe 2009
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November 5, 2009
Sue Hall, CEO, Climate Neutral Business Network Presentation
“The current US cap/trade system delivers ownership of carbon value from downstream reductions to upstream capped entities.”
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November 5, 2009
“Chairman’s Mark - S.1733, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power."
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November 5, 2009
S.2744 "
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expand the authority for awarding technology prizes by the Secretary of Energy to include a financial award for separation of carbon dioxide from dilute sources."
(Text of Legislation )
November 4, 2009, 2009
S.2729 "A bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from uncapped domestic sources, and for other purposes"
Introduced by Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
(Text of Legislation )
September 30, 2009
Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbra Boxer (D-CA) introduce "The Clean Energy and American Power Act "
(Text of Bill )
(Bill Overview )
(Bill Summary )
(Section By Section Summary )
(Pollution Reduction Investment )
September 30-October 1, 2009
Guest speakers include:
Alan Beamon, Director, Coal and Electric Power Division, Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting, Energy Information Administration (view presentation )
Amit Ronen, Deputy Legislative Director, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) (view presentation )
Sue Hall, CEO, Climate Neutral Business Network (view presentation )
Sean Hogan, Climate Program Integration Branch, EPA Office of Atmospheric Programs (view presentation )
Peter Glaser, Attorney, Troutman Sanders LLP (view presentation )
Michael Cantanzaro, Minority Deputy Staff Director, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Ranking Member, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
Jennifer Turner, Director, China Environment Forum, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
James Warner, Legislative Assistant, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA)
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September 22, 2009
EPA Releases the Final Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule
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June 26, 2009
H.R. 2454 "The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009" passes the House 219-212
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June 24-25, 2009
Guest speakers include:
Olga Chistyakova, Carbon Analyst, Point Carbon Trading and Analytics Research
Mark Barnett, Trade Counsel, Ways and Means Committee, Chairman, Charles Rangel (D-NY)
Michael Catanzaro, Minority Deputy Staff Director, Committee on Environment and Public Works, Ranking Member, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
Ray Kopp, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
Aimee Barnes, Senior Manager, US Regulatory Affairs, EcoSecurities
Chris Adamo, Legislative Director, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
Pat Bousliman, Professional Staff, Committee on Finance, Chairman, Max Baucus (D-MT)
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May 18, 2009
Chairman Waxman’s Amendment in Nature of Substitute
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May 21, 2009
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March 25-26, 2009
March 25-26, 2009
Guest speakers include:
Colin Hayes, Professional Staff, Senator Lisa Murkowski, (R-AK), Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Dan Berkovitz, Counsel, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI), Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Joe Goffman, Chief Counsel, Chairman Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Danielle Rosengarten, Counsel/Legislative Assistant, Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT)
Tom Hassenboehler, Minority Counsel, Ranking Member James Inhofe (R-OK), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Dinner Speaker: Dr. Harlan Watson, Distinguished Professional Staff, Minority, House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming
Danielle Rosengarten, Counsel/Legislative Assistant, Senator Joe Lieberman
Michael Goo, Counsel, Chairman Edmund Markey (D-MA), Subcommittee on Energy and Environment
Lisa Hanle, Climate Division, Environmental Protection Agency
Suzie Kocchi, Climate Division, Environmental Protection Agency
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January 15, 2008
H.R. 594 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content
Introduced by Pete Stark (D-CA)
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January 9, 2008
H.R.391 To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes.
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January 7, 2008
H.R. 232
To provide for the creation of a Federal greenhouse gas registry, and for other purposes.
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October 28-29, 2008 Guest speakers include:
Mark Linscott, Assistant Secretary, the Office of the US Trade Representative for the Environment Dr. Terry Dinan, Senior Advisor, Congressional Budget Office Laura Haynes, Legislative Assistant, Senator Thomas Carper (D-DE), Chairman, Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee Bruce Harris, Chief Policy Advisor, Chairman John Dingell (D-MI), Committee on Energy and Commerce Ben Hengst, Advisor, Chairman Rick Boucher (D-VA), Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality Dr. Robert Shapiro, former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce in the Clinton Administration
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September 28, 2008
H.R.7146 Rep Inslee and Doyle did introduce their bill on Friday. It takes an output based approach to awarding energy intensive consumers with carbon allowances to prevent leakage .
Introduced by Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA)
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September 29, 2008
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released the following report that will be of interest regarding carbon offsets and their challenges.
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September 26, 2008
Senator Brownback will introduce the attached climate legislation today to establish Federal accounting methodologies and protocols for reductions, sequestration, avoidance, or destruction of greenhouse gas emissions from dispersed activities.
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September 24, 2008
S.1387 " A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to provide for greenhouse gases."
Introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
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September 18, 2008
S.3515 "A bill to establish 4 regional institutes as centers of excellence for research, planning, and related efforts to assess and prepare for the impacts of climate change on ocean and coastal areas."
Introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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September 15, 2008
S.3489 "A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study on black carbon emissions."
Introduced by Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY)
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August 6th, 2008
H.R.6666 'To amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes."
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July 16, 2008
S.3273 "International Clean Development Technology Fund Act of 2008"
Introduced by Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE)
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July 14, 2008
S.Res.612" Expressing the sense of the Senate that President George W. Bush, President Dmitry Medvedev of the Russian Federation, and other participants in the 2008 Group of Eight (G8) Summit
in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan should work together to foster a more constructive relationship, and that the Government of the Russian Federation should eschew behaviors that are inconsistent with the Group's objectives of protecting global security, economic stability, and democracy."
Introduced by Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE)
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July 8, 2008
S.3208 "Carbon Reduction Technology Bridge Act of 2008"
Introduced by Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND)
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June 30, 2008
HR.6316 "Climate MATTERS Act of 2008"
Introduced by Representative Lloyd Doggett (D TX-25)
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June 30, 2008
S.Res.598 "Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing the impending extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species"
Introduced by Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE)
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June 25-26, 2008 Guest speakers include:
Howerd Gruenspecht, Deputy Administrator, Energy Information Administration
Beth Ising, Attorney, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Gerry Waldron, Staff Director, Representative Edward Markey (D-MA), ChairmanSelect Committee on Energy Independence and GLobal Warming
Jonathan Black, Professional Staff Member, Senator Bingaman (D-NM), Chairman, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Jason Grumet, Executive Director, National Commission on Energy Policy
Trigg Talley, Acting Director, Office of Global Change, US Department of State
David McIntosh, Counsel and Legislative Assistant, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT), Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, Committee on Environment & Public Works
Reid Harvey, Branch Chief, Climate Change Division, Environmental Protection Agency
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June 10, 2008
HR.6186 "Investing in Climate Action and Protection"
Introduced by Representative Edward Markey (D MA-7)
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May 27, 2008
S.3036 "Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008"
Introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
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May 5, 2008
“Incentives-Based Climate Policy Act”
Introduced by Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH)
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May 2, 2008
S. 2970 “Climate Change Drinking Water Adaptation Research Act”
Introduced by Senator Harry M. Reid (D-NV)
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April 30, 2008
S. 2940 “Green Energy Production Act of 2008”
Introduced by Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
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April 22, 2008
H.R. 5858 “Combating Climate Change Through Individual Action Act of 2008”
Introduced by Representative Leonard L. Boswell (D IA-3)
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April 10, 2008
H.R. 5770 “To provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of potential impacts of climate change on water resources and water quality.”
Introduced by Representative John Hall (D NY-19)
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April 2, 2008
S. 2806 "Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Deadline and California Waiver Reconsideration Act "
Introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
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March 11, 2008
H.R. 5575 "Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008"
Introduced by Representative Henry A. Waxman (D CA–30) and Representative Edward J. Markey (D MA–7)
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March 6, 2008
H.R. 5560 “Right to Clean Vehicles Act”
Introduced by Representative Peter Welch (D VT–At Large)
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March 4, 2008
H.R. 5529 “International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Act of 2008”
Introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey (D MA–7)
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February 27-28, 2008Guest speakers include:
Chris Miller, Senior Policy Advisor, Senator Harry M. Reid (D-NV), Senate Majority Leader
Joel Levin, Vice President, Business Development, California Climate Registry (click here to download the presentation )
Bruce Harris, Senior Advisor, Energy Policy, Representative John D. Dingell (D-MI), Chairman, House Energy and Commerce Committee
Jonathan Black, Professional Staff Member, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Chairman, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Jay Cranford, Policy Advisor, Representative John A. Boehner (R-OH), House Minority Leader
Dallas Burtraw, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
David McIntosh, Counsel and Legislative Assistant, Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT), Chairman, Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, Committee on Environment & Public Works
Damien Meadows, deputy Head of Unit in DG Environment, Delegation of the European Commission (click here to download the presentation )
Ray Kopp, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future (click here to download "Key Takeaways" presentation ) (click here to download "Complementary Policies" presentation )
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February 20, 2008
BNSF Railway Company Becomes Member of USCPA
February 14, 2008
H.R. 5453 “Coastal State Climate Change Planning Act of 2008”
Introduced by Representative Lois Capps (D CA-23)
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February 12, 2008
H.R. 5402 “Climate Change Center and Clearinghouse Act of 2008”
Introduced by Representative Peter Welch (D VT-At Large)
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February 8, 2008
S. 2614 “GEAR Act” or "Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal Act"
Introduced by Senator John Barrasso (R-WY)
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February 4 , 2008
Kimberly-Clark Corporation Becomes Member of USCPA
January 25, 2008
ConAgra Foods, Inc. Becomes Member of USCPA
January 24, 2008
S. 2555 "Reducing Global Warming Pollution from Vehicles Act of 2008"
Introduced by Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA)
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January 9, 2008
Latest Version of S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 as marked-up by Full Committee
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December 13, 2007
H.R. 4612 “Climate Neutral Electricity Generation Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Jim Costa (D CA-20)
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December 6, 2007
S. 2423 "Emission Allowance Market Transparency Act of 2007"
Introduced by Senator
Dianne Feinstein
(D-CA)
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December 6, 2007
Latest Version of S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 as marked-up by Full Committee
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November 29, 2007
Latest Version of S. 2191 America's Climate Security Act of 2007 as marked-up by Subcommittee
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November 27-28, 2007Guest speakers include:
Michael Goo, Legislative Director, Climate Center, Natural Resources Defense Council
Brian Murray, Ph.D., Director for Economic Analysis, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University
Peter Glaser, Attorney, Troutman Sanders
Jon Selib, Legislative Director, Senator Baucus (D-MT), Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
Bettina Poirier, Majority Staff Director, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works
Paul McArdle, Program Manager, Voluntary Reporting of GHGs Program, Energy Information Administration
Jim Sullivan, Director of Climate Leaders Programs, EPA Climate Leaders
Pankaj Bhatia, Project Manager, GHG Protocol Initiative Climate, Energy, World Resource Institute
Jamiyo Mack, Greenhouse Gas Regional Coordinator - Northeast, CH2MHill
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November 15, 2007
H.R. 4238 “Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Edward J. Markey (D MA-7)
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November 15, 2007
H.R. 4226 “Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Wayne T. Gilchrest (R MD-1)
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November 14, 2007
S. 2355 “Climate Change Adaptation Act”
Introduced by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
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November 5, 2007
S. 2307 “Global Change Research Improvement Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA)
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November 1, 2007
EPW Subcommittee Mark-up Version of S.2191 "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"
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October 19, 2007
S. 2211 “Global Warming and Acidification Coastal and Ocean Resiliency Act”
Introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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October 18, 2007
S. 2191 "America’s Climate Security Act (ACSA) of 2007"
Introduced by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT) & Senator John W. Warner (R-VA)
October 18, 2007
S. 2204 “Global Warming Wildlife Survival Act”
Introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
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October 4, 2007
USCPA Side-by-Side of Proposed Lieberman-Warner "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"
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October 3, 2007
Represenatives Dingell/Boucher "Climate Change White Papers"
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October 2007
Energy Information Administration / Supplement to: Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007
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September 27, 2007
Representative John D. Dingell's Summary of Draft Carbon Tax Legislation
http://www.house.gov/dingell/carbonTaxSummary.shtml
September 27-28, 2007 Guest speakers include:
Derik Broekhoff , Senior Associate, World Resources Institute W. David Montgomery , Vice President, CRA International, Inc. (click here to download the presentation )Scott H. Segal , Partner, Attorney, Law Offices of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP representing the Alliance for Effective Climate SolutionsAl Forte , Executive VP, Corp Strategic Planning, Neuwing Energy Ventures (click here to download the presentation ) Matthew Rosenblum , CFO, Neuwing Energy Ventures Jason S. Grumet , Executive Director, National Commission on Energy Policy Erik Olson , Deputy Staff Director and General Counsel, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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September 2007
Congressional Budget Office: "The potential for carbon sequestration in the United States"
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August 22, 2007
FedEx Corporation Becomes Member of USCPA
August 3, 2007
H.R. 3448 “Global Climate and Ozone Layer Protection Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Henry A. Waxman (D CA–30)
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August 3, 2007
H.R. 3416 "America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2007"
Introduced by Representative John B. Larson (D CT-1)
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August 2, 2007
Senators Lieberman/Warner, "America's Climate Security Act of 2007"
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July 31, 2007
H.R. 3236 “Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Rick Boucher (D VA–9)
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July 25, 2007
S. 1874 "Containing and Managing Climate Change Costs Efficiently Act "
Introduced by Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA)
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July 12, 2007
S. 1785 "To amend the Clean Air Act to establish deadlines by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue a decision on whether to grant certain waivers of preemption under that Act."
Introduced by Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL)
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July 11, 2007
S. 1766 "Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007"
Introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)/Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA)
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June 21, 2007
H.R. 2809 “New Apollo Energy Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Jay Inslee (D WA–1)
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June 20, 2007
ExxonMobil Corporation Becomes Member of USCPA
June 13, 2007
H.R. 2701 “Transportation Energy Security and Climate Change Mitigation Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative James L. Oberstar (D MN–8)
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June 12, 2007
S. 1602 “Clean, Reliable, Efficient and Secure Energy Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Chuck Hagel (R-NE)
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June 11, 2007
H.R. 2651 “Greenhouse Gas Accountability Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Eliot L. Engel (D NY-17)
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June 7, 2007
H.R. 2635 “Carbon-Neutral Government Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Henry A. Waxman (D CA–30)
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June 6, 2007
S. 1554 “Energy Independence, Clean Air, and Climate Security Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
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May 24 - 25, 2007 Guest speakers include:
David Banks , Director, International Affairs and Climate Change, Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), The White HouseJim Bruce , Partner, Wiley Rein LLPRoger Martella , General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Thomas Weimer , Staff Director, Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, Representative James Sensenbrenner (R- WS)Harlan Watson Ph.D. , Senior Climate Negotiator and Special Representative, U.S. Department of StateDavid J. McCarthy , Minority Chief Counsel, Representative Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
May 24, 2007
CSX Corporation, Inc. Becomes Member of USCPA
May 22, 2007
H.R. 2420 “International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Tom Lantos (D CA–12)
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May 17, 2007
S. 1419 “Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Harry M. Reid (D-NV)
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May 16, 2007
S. 1411 “Federal Government Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ)
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May 16, 2007
H.R. 2337 “Energy Policy Reform and Revitalization Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Nick J. Rahall II (D WV–3)
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May 14, 2007
S. 1389 "Climate Change Education Act"
Introduced by Senator Barack Obama (D-IL)
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May 14, 2007
S. 1387 “National Greenhouse Gas Registry Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
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May 14, 2007
Cargill, Inc. Becomes Member of USCPA
May 8, 2007
H.R. 2215 “To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes.”
Introduced by Representative Jay Inslee (D WA-1)
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May 7, 2007
S. 1321 “Energy Savings Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM)
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May 3, 2007
Caterpillar Inc. Becomes Member of USCPA
April 30, 2007
H.R. 2079 “Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act of 2007”
Introduced by Representative Lamar Smith (R TX-21)
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April 26, 2007
S. 1227 "Clean Coal Act of 2007"
Introduced by Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA)
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April 26, 2007
H.R. 2069 "Save Our Climate Act of 2007"
Introduced by Representative Pete Stark (D CA-13)
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April 24, 2007 Introduced by Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT )click here to download the file )
April 20, 2007
S. 1177 “Clean Air Planning Act of 2007”
Introduced by Senator Thomas R. Carper (D-DE)
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April 19, 2007 Introduced by Representative Christopher Shays (R CT-4) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01945:
April 19, 2007 Introduced by Representative Edward Markey (D MA-7) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01961:
April 19, 2007 Introduced by Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) click here to download the file )
April 16, 2007
S. 1115 "Energy Efficiency Promotion Act of 2007"
Introduced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D NM)
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April 2, 2007Syllabus, Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, Supreme Court Decision
March 29, 2007 Introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.01073:
March 29, 2007 Introduced by Representative Russ Carnahan (D MO-3) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.con.res.00104:
March 28, 2007 Introduced by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.01018:
March 28, 2007 Introduced by Representative Mike Honda (D CA-15) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01728:
March 21, 2007
March 21, 2007 http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.con.res.00096:
March 20, 2007 Introduced by Representative Henry A. Waxman (D CA-30)
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March 9, 2007 Introduced by Representative Dan Lungren (R CA-3) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01451:
March 1, 2007 Introduced by Representative Bart Gordon (D TN-6) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.01267:
February 27-28, 2007 Guest speakers include:
Derrick Freeman , Legislative Counsel, Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) Michael Goo , Majority Counsel, Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, Chairman, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Michael Hacker , Senior Advisor, Representative James Clyburn (D-SC), Democratic House Majority Whip John Shanahan , Minority Counsel, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) Michael Ference , Senior Policy Analyst, Representative Roy Blunt (R-MO), Republican House Minority Whip
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February 7, 2007 Introduced by Representative Mark Udall (D CO-2) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00906:
February 5, 2007 Introduced by Senator John W. Warner (R-VA) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00489:
February 1, 2007 Introduced by Senator John F. Kerry (D-MA) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00485:
January 24, 2007 Introduced by Representative David G. Reichert (R WA-8) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00656:
January 24, 2007 Introduced by Representative Eliot L. Engel (D NY-17) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00670:
January 22, 2007 Introduced by Representative John W. Olver (D MA-1) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00620:
January 17, 2007 Introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00317:
January 16, 2007 Introduced by Senator Bernard Sanders (I-VT) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00309:
January 16, 2007 Introduced by Senator Joseph R. Biden (D-DE) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.res.00030:
January 12, 2007 Introduced by Senator Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00280:
January 4, 2007 Introduced by Representative Mike Doyle (D PA-14) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00121:
January 4, 2007 Introduced by Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-IN) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00193:
January 4, 2007 Introduced by Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-IN) http://www.thomas.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00162:
January 4, 2007 Introduced by Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:s.00183:
January 4, 2007 Introduced by Representative Zoe Lofgren (D CA-16) http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d110:h.r.00182:
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January 4, 2007 USCPA Announces Dates of 2007 Workshops
Dinner May 24, Workshop May 25
Dinner September 27, Workshop September 28
Dinner November 27, Workshop November 28
January 2, 2007 Southern Company Becomes Member of USCPA
December 29, 2006 AES Becomes Member of USCPA
December 27, 2006 Chevron Becomes Member of USCPA
December 3, 2006
EDF Study on AB32 EconModeling
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October 16-17, 2006 Guest speakers include:
Corey McDaniel , Senior Energy Policy Advisor, Senator Craig (R-ID) Michael Catanzaro , Deputy Associate Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency Alexandre Kossoy , Carbon Finance Unit, World Bank Bernadette Budde , Senior VP, Business & Industry Political Action Committee Daniel Simmons , Director, American Legislative Exchange Council Harlan Watson, Ph.D. , Senior Climate Negotiator and Special Representative, U.S. Department of State Michael Goo , Minority Counsel, Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
April 25-26, 2006 Guest speakers include:
Stephanie Smith Kinney , Asia Pacific Co-coordinator, U.S. Department of State Steve Eule , Director, Climate Change Technology Program, U.S. Department of Energy Daniel Bakal , Director, Ceres Jonathan Black , Legislative Assistant, Senator Bingaman (D-NM) Franz Litz , Regional GHG Initiative Co-coordinator, New York Department of Environmental Affairs
