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2008 SESSION
HB 796 Climate Change, Commission on; created, report.
Introduced by: David L. Englin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Commission on Climate Change. Establishes a Commission on Climate Change in the legislative branch of government with 11 members to develop a Climate Change Action Plan that: (i) characterizes the quantity and source of greenhouse gas emissions in the Commonwealth; (ii) identifies the potential impacts and effects of increasing atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations on the state; (iii) identifies actions necessary to prepare for and mitigate the likely consequences of climate change; (iv) quantifies a greenhouse gas reduction target; (v) identifies and evaluates both state and regional climate action plans that address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions; and (vi) identifies economically viable programs, policies, and actions that are needed to meet state targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In its development of the Climate Change Action Plan, the Commission shall consider demand-side energy conservation by utilities and consumers; expanding renewable energy portfolios; rate decoupling; time-of-use pricing; mandatory energy efficiency measures; and transportation demand management. Wherever possible, the Commission shall examine opportunities to couple greenhouse gas reductions with economic development and other market based approaches to statewide greenhouse gas reductions. This bill incorporates HB 676.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 088605500
- 01/08/08 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/22/08 House: Passed by indefinitely in Rules (10-Y 4-N)