e360.yale.edu - 5/23/2009
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As Congress struggles over a bill to limit carbon emissions, a cap-and-trade program is already operating in 10 Northeastern states. But the regional project's mixed success offers a cautionary warning to U.S. lawmakers on how to proceed.
BY KEITH SCHNEIDER
theenergycollective.com - 5/19/2009
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An effective zone pricing ban in Connecticut would
have the effect of equalizing the wholesale price to...
gasoline retailers in the state. As such, it would benefit some retailers and harm others. TheDay.com presents commentary from an owner of a retail gasoline station who expects to be ...
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Gasoline retailer opposes a zone pricing ban in Connecticut
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Click on the headline (link) for the full text. Many more articles are available through the Energy Bulletin homepage Regional Climate Pact’s Lesson: Avoid Big Giveaways to Industry Keith Schneider, Yale Environment 360 As Congress struggles over a bill to limit carbon emissions, a cap-and-trade program is already operating in 10 Northeastern states. But the regional project's mixed success offers a cautionary warning to U.S. lawmakers on how to proceed. by keith schneider As the U.S. Congress struggles to craft a bill that puts a cap and a price on carbon emissions, much of the legislative back and forth concerns the cost ...
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