The Case For Early Action

Reduce Energy Use Increase Efficiency Improve the Bottom Line Increase CompetitivenessSave Money

The Case Against Early Action

It costs money to save money You may be penalized later for

reducing emissions early Constitutes an admission that global

climate change is a human-caused problem that needs to be addressed

Wisconsin Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Cost Scenario Emission Reductions

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2010 GHG Emissions w/ CostScenario Reductions

Wisconsin Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

8 million tons per year by 2010 Energy savings of 9 million mWh Create 8,500 jobs Increase gross state product by $41 million Increase disposable income by $490 million Reduce Emissions of Other Air Pollutants

The Case Against Early Action

It costs money to save money You may be penalized later for

reducing emissions early Constitutes an admission that global

climate change is a human-caused problem that needs to be addressed

A National Emission Reduction Registry Must:

Include all greenhouse gases Be equitable to all sources in all states Accurately quantify, verify, and register

emission reductions Not give credit where credit is not due