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Article filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jul 15, 2007

Give Ethanol a Chance: The Case for Corn-Based Fuel

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/give-ethanol-chance-case-cornbased-fuel/

Working Assets is my long-distance phone company. I love it dearly for its combination of business efficiency, social responsibility and progressive politics.

Each month, my phone bill carries alerts that urge me to take action on a specific issue or two. Recent Citizen Actions suggest the gravity of the issues chosen: "Save Our Constitution," "Impeach Dick Cheney," "Close Guantanamo."

This month Working Assets urged me to "Say No to Ethanol."

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Article, Resource filed under Energy | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Jul 11, 2007

David Morris on WCCO – Hiccup In The System Could Mean $3.50 A Gallon

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/david-morris-wcco-hiccup-system-could-mean-350-gallon/

David Morris appeared on WCCO in a story about the rapidly increasing gas prices.  Story aired on July 11, 2007. Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 10, 2007

Column: Emissions Cap is Key in Addressing Climate Issue

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/column-emissions-cap-key-addressing-climate-issue/

This column by David Morris and Peter Barnes argues for a three pronged strategy on climate protection. First, a comprehensive emission cap. Second, a carbon auction for suppliers of carbon fuels. And lastly, a universal and equal distribution of revenues from that sale. Three keys to an effective and equitable strategy to reduce global warming.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 6, 2007

Illinois Takes A Step Toward Carbon Neutral Buildings by 2030

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/illinois-takes-step-toward-carbon-neutral-buildings-2030/

On June 28, 2007, the Illinois Senate and House approved a joint resolution that adopts a policy that calls for carbon-neutral state buildings by 2030. They are the first state to address this particular green building initiative, a derivative of the Architecture 2030 Challenge, through a legislature. New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson adopted a similar but weaker policy by executive order in January of 2006.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 2, 2007

Washington and Montana Laws Attempt to “Clean Up” Coal Power

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/washington-and-montana-laws-attempt-clean-coal-power/

Laws recently passed by the states of Washington and Montana are creating greenhouse gas emissions standards for new power plants. The two states are relying on different approaches but each has C02 reduction from future coal plants as the primary goal.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jul 2, 2007

Community Choice Plan Adopted in San Francisco

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-choice-plan-adopted-san-francisco/

San Francisco’s Mayor has approved a local power plan that could achieve a 51 percent renewable energy portfolio by 2017. The Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) plan creates an innovative new financial structure using municipal revenue bonds (“H Bonds”) to make San Francisco energy independent and finance construction of a 360 megawatt solar power network and make investments in energy conservation efforts.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jun 25, 2007

Major Massachusetts Developments Must Estimate GHG Emissions and Offer Mitigation Plan

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/major-massachusetts-developments-must-estimate-ghg-emissions-and-offer-mitigation-plan/

In late April 2007, a new policy was put in place in Massachusetts that requires certain developers to "quantify the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by proposed projects and identify measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate such emissions" The policy applies to developments requiring an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that need an air quality permit, receive state funding or generate a significant number of new vehicle trips.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jun 18, 2007

London: Making Motorists Pay for Their Emissions

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/london-making-motorists-pay-their-emissions/

London Mayor Ken Livingstone wants to further reduce the City’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by making motorists take financial responsibility for their own emissions. The first approach set to begin in February 2008 is the establishment of a Low Emissions Zone. The second approach still under debate would modify the current congestion fee by establishing an Emissions Influenced Charging Structure.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Jun 18, 2007

Legislation Authorizes Washington’s Public Utilities to Buy Carbon Offsets

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/legislation-authorizes-washingtons-public-utilities-buy-carbon-offsets/

On May 7th, Washington’s Governor signed a new law that effectively reverses a January 2007 Washington Supreme Court decision. The State Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Seattle municipal utility could not purchase carbon offsets with ratepayer money. This case originated from ratepayers that were protesting Seattle City Light’s purchases of carbon offsets to counter the utility’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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Article filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 23, 2007

Los Angeles Uses Municipal Utility For GHG Reduction Targets

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/los-angeles-uses-municipal-utility-ghg-reduction-targets/

In mid-May, Los Angeles’ Mayor announced a new climate change action plan that calls for the LA municipal utility to increase its renewable energy portfolio to reach 35 percent by 2020. This in combination with about 50 other proposed actions will work to reduce GHG emissions in the city of angels to 35 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

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