A shrinking cap on emissions and a rising price for carbon dioxide is the sine qua non of enabling a sustained transition to a clean energy economy (see “ The only way to win the clean energy race is to pass the clean energy bill “). But it is not the only strategy needed to ensure a rapid transition at the lowest possible cost. CAP’s John Podesta , Kate Gordon , Bracken Hendricks , and Benjamin Goldstein discuss what “ A Comprehensive Approach to Build
Written by Julia H. Rhee, youth organizer for Green for All The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is the most extensive and, at over 1400 pages long, the largest climate and energy bill that’s ever been introduced onto the House floor. And if you’ve been following the battle to get it there, you probably know now that it’s been an uphill struggle for progressive communities. What you may not know is that three weeks prior to the House vote, the first draft of the bill cont
« Bingaman, Solis Tout $13M Boost for NM Unemployment Insurance, Tour ABQ Job Corps Center | Main | NM Conservation Leaders Praise Rep. Heinrich for Supporting National Landscape Conservation System Funding » Rep. Luján speaks on behalf of ACES on House floor Despite the weakness of a number of key provisions in H.R. 2454, the Waxman-Markey energy bill that just passed in the U.S. House, it does contain some very meaningful and ground-breaking measures. Phaedra
In these days following the House of Representatives’ passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), there’s a wide range of opinions on the implications of this massive bill – particularly among progressive and environmental groups. Whatever their opinions on ACES, these groups all agree on one thing: Now that it’s the Senate’s turn to take on energy legislation, making ACES better will be a tough battle. But there is at least one story that gives reason for hope for the Se
