Carbon Pricing Options for Oregon
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Presentation Agenda
Project Context Project Method Results Results Discussion Conclusions Q&A
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C&T?
C&T
Tax?
2 concerns:
• Isolation from surrounding C&T states
• Alignment with state goals
Project Context
2 research questions:
What might happen if Oregon chooses a tax?
What might happen if Oregon chooses cap and trade?
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Project Context
In addition, Oregon legislators care about: • Jobs• Economy• Social Justice
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Project Context
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Project Method
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Results
EU RGGI BC AU CA OR WAStrong personal leadership
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Clear threats from climate change
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Commitment to climate action (goals)
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Support for action from outside government
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Results
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Results
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Results Discussion
BC Tax:
RGGI:
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Emissions allowances
Jobs and economic growth!
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Conclusions
Carbon pricing can work in Oregon We don’t have to choose between cap
and trade or a tax- we can have both DESIGN is critical! Best Practices:
• Manage revenue responsibly and link revenue to GHG reduction
• Consider complimentary policies• Plan for politics!• Start simple and increase complexity over time• Prioritize transparency and validity
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Washington Update
Climate Executive and Legislative Workgroup (CLEW) split down party lines in 2013
Gov. Inslee issued an executive order on climate in April 2014
New Carbon Emissions Reduction Taskforce (CERT) is charged with recommending a policy design to the legislature; cap and trade, carbon taxation, and hybrid approaches are all under consideration
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Conclusions
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Thank You!
Questions?