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2002 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
2002 ACEEE Informal Sessions DescriptionsAdditional Informal Sessions may be organized on-site during the Summer Study. Visit the office in Surf and Sand to sign up for an Informal Session.Session Synopsis - "Clearing the Air: Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Emerging Emissions Trading and Offset Markets "
Dale S. Bryk, Natural Resources Defense Council
Tuesday, August 20
Market approaches to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other airborne pollutants, such as SOx, NOx, particulates and toxics are increasingly being considered or adopted to meet environmental objectives. For example, initiatives such as the Climate Neutral Network and the Climate Trust have created markets for "offsets" of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. Based on successful implementation of a trading system for SO2 allowances under Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, the US Congress is presently considering a multi-pollutant trading system to meet environmental objectives more effectively than dealing with single pollutants independently. Although energy efficiency is clearly a potentially very cost-effective way to reduce airborne emissions of concern, a number of barriers have made it difficult to identify, finance and implement efficiency investments for use as offsets or credits within pollutant trading systems. The purpose of this informal session is to discuss the opportunities for increased investment in energy efficiency that these growing markets could provide and develop strategies for tapping into them. The economic and environmental benefits of doing so are obvious, but the practical details of implementation are numerous and challenging. For more information, contact: Dale
S. Bryk or
Dan York
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