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Southern California Water Dialogue
April 23, 2008
Jon Costantino
Climate Change Planning Manager
California Air Resources Board
AB 32 California Global Warming Solutions AB 32 California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 and the Scoping PlanAct of 2006 and the Scoping Plan
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What Is AB 32?What Is AB 32?
• Sets in statute 2020 GHG emissions limit at 1990 level– Acknowledges that 2020 is not the endpoint
• Air Resources Board (ARB) to monitor/regulate GHG sources
• Extensive collaboration with other agencies
• Mandates that a Scoping Plan be adopted by January 1, 2009, with ARB as lead
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AB 32 TimelineAB 32 TimelineAB 32 TimelineAB 32 Timeline
20202007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
GHG reduction
measures enforceable
Adopt GHG reduction measures
Publish list of early actions
Adopt scoping plan
Mandatory reporting &
1990 Baseline
Adopt enforceable early action regulations
Reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels
Identification/ implementation
of further emission reduction strategies
Early action regulations enforceable
4ARB, “California 1990 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level and 2020 Emissions Limit” (2007), www.arb.ca.gov/cc/ccei/inventory/1990_level.htm
California GHG EmissionsCalifornia GHG EmissionsCalifornia GHG EmissionsCalifornia GHG Emissions
2004 Emissions (480 MMT CO2e)
Electricity Generation (Imports)
13%
Residential6% Electricity
Generation (In State)
12%
Commercial3%
Agriculture6%Transportation
38%
Industrial20%
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Water, Energy and GHG EmissionsWater, Energy and GHG EmissionsWater, Energy and GHG EmissionsWater, Energy and GHG Emissions
• Approximately 19 percent of electricity demand and 32 percent of non-generation natural gas demand is due to water use
• The CAT estimated that California’s water-related emissions total about 44 MMTCO2e
• A lot of interest in how water can help the State reduce its GHG emissions
• The Wet CAT is developing GHG emission reduction strategies and measures including
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Magnitude of the ChallengeMagnitude of the ChallengeMagnitude of the ChallengeMagnitude of the Challenge
ARB Emissions Inventory
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1990 Emission Baseline
~173 MMT CO2e Reduction
80% Reduction ~341 MMT CO2e
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ARB 2020 Emission ReductionsARB 2020 Emission ReductionsMoving towards the 2020 TargetMoving towards the 2020 Target
ARB 2020 Emission ReductionsARB 2020 Emission ReductionsMoving towards the 2020 TargetMoving towards the 2020 Target
10130
1626
Adopted Regulations (AB 1493, Anti-Idling)
Discrete Early ActionMeasures
Other Early Actions
Remaining Reductions (Scoping Plan, CAT)
(Already Identified 72 of 173 MMTCO2e)
MMTCO2e
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What Is the Scoping Plan?What Is the Scoping Plan?What Is the Scoping Plan?What Is the Scoping Plan?
• California’s plan, developed by ARB, to reduce the State’s emissions to 1990 levels by 2020
• A model for other states, regions or nations
• A process to develop cost-effective GHG emission reductions
• A tool to identify economic benefits from improved efficiency and business creation
• An opportunity to provide co-benefits and additional reductions in criteria and toxic emissions
• A vision for a low carbon future beyond 2020
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Who Is Developing the Who Is Developing the Scoping Plan?Scoping Plan?
Who Is Developing the Who Is Developing the Scoping Plan?Scoping Plan?
• ARB is responsible for developing and approving the Scoping Plan
• ARB is working closely with Cal/EPA and the Climate Action Team subgroups– Technical evaluations performed by multi-agency teams– Stakeholder outreach will be a joint effort with other
State agencies
• Advisory groups (EJAC, ETAAC & MAC) providing recommendations
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Who Else Is Involved?Who Else Is Involved?Who Else Is Involved?Who Else Is Involved?
• Climate Action Team subgroups• Local air districts & other local government• Industrial sources• Transportation sources• Environmental groups• Community groups• Public• California Climate Action Registry• Western Climate Initiative• International organizations
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Climate Action Team (CAT)Climate Action Team (CAT)Climate Action Team (CAT)Climate Action Team (CAT)
• Climate Action Team led by Cal/EPA, includes: – Business, Transportation and Housing Agency, Department
of Food and Agriculture, Resources Agency, Air Resources Board, Water Resources Control Board, Energy commission, Department of Water Resources, and Public Utilities Commission
• Many GHG reduction activities cut across agency boundaries
• Agencies other than ARB are lead for important components
• CAT will oversee coordinated effort for implementing global warming emission reduction programs and report on progress
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Climate Action Team SubgroupsClimate Action Team SubgroupsClimate Action Team SubgroupsClimate Action Team Subgroups
• Agriculture • Energy • Forests• Waste Management• Water/Energy
• Cement• Land Use and Local
Government• Green Buildings• State Fleet
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Public ProcessPublic ProcessPublic ProcessPublic Process
• Stakeholder outreach– Public workshops to discuss plan development
• November: scoping plan kick-off workshop (L.A.)• December: sector summary workshop (Sac.)• January: mechanisms workshop (Oakland)• May: scoping plan scenarios workshop (Sac.)
• Cat subgroup stakeholder meetings – ongoing• Economic analysis technical workgroup – ongoing• Program design technical workgroup – ongoing• Community meetings – planned
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What Will Be in the Scoping Plan?What Will Be in the Scoping Plan?
• AB 32 requires maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective GHG emission reductions to achieve target of 427 MMTCO2e
• Possible components include:– Direct regulations– Alternative compliance mechanisms– Market-based compliance mechanisms– Monetary and non-monetary incentives
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Mechanisms to be Evaluated for Mechanisms to be Evaluated for AB 32 ImplementationAB 32 Implementation
Mechanisms to be Evaluated for Mechanisms to be Evaluated for AB 32 ImplementationAB 32 Implementation
• AB 32 requires ARB to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective greenhouse gas emission reductions
• Many possible mechanisms available:– Direct Regulations, Voluntary Early Actions– Market-Based Mechanisms
• Cap and trade• Offsets
– Other Mechanisms• Incentives, fee-bates, voluntary actions, carbon fee, intensity
standards
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Examples of Direct RegulationsExamples of Direct RegulationsExamples of Direct RegulationsExamples of Direct Regulations
• Direct regulations are a major part of AB 32 implementation
• ARB adopted regulations– AB 1493– Anti-idling regulations– Port electrification
• Early action regulatory proceedings underway
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Statutory FrameworkStatutory FrameworkStatutory FrameworkStatutory Framework
• In adopting regulations to implement Scoping Plan, the Board shall:– Be equitable, minimize costs and maximize total
benefits, encourage early action– Avoid disproportionate impacts– Ensure voluntary reductions get appropriate credit– Consider cost-effectiveness, overall societal benefits– Minimize administrative burden– Minimize leakage– Consider significance of sources
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Additional RegulationsAdditional RegulationsAdditional RegulationsAdditional Regulations
• California energy related programs contribute to GHG emission reductions– Renewable Portfolio Standards– Building standards, utility energy efficiency programs– Other State agency regulations
• CAT Subgroups and associated sector teams are evaluating possible measures that might be basis for source or sector regulations
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Core Measures Core Measures in the Scoping Planin the Scoping Plan
Core Measures Core Measures in the Scoping Planin the Scoping Plan
• Core emission reduction measures expected to be included in Scoping Plan:– AB 1493 (Pavley) Emission Standards– Low-Carbon Fuel Standard– Reduction of Vehicle Miles Traveled– Other ARB Discrete Early Actions– CAT Early Actions– Energy Efficiency– Renewable Portfolio Standard– High Global Warming Potential Gases– Other Core Measures Identified By CAT Subgroups
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Importance of Local ActionImportance of Local ActionImportance of Local ActionImportance of Local Action
• Cities and residents impacted by climate change
• Local governments have authority• Can achieve substantial co-benefits• Serves as a model for residents and other
cities
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2008 ARB GHG Activities2008 ARB GHG Activities2008 ARB GHG Activities2008 ARB GHG Activities
• Hold Scoping Plan scenarios workshop (May 5)
• Release draft Scoping Plan release (June 26)
• July workshops on draft Plan
– July 8, 14, 17 (LA, Fresno, and Sacramento)
• Release final plan proposal (October 3)
• Hold board hearing on scoping plan (Nov. 20–21)
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Ultimate GHG GoalsUltimate GHG GoalsUltimate GHG GoalsUltimate GHG Goals
• Create model that is copied by other states and nations
• Develop least cost approach
• Generate economic benefits due to improved efficiency and business creation
• Achieve other societal benefits, such as associated reductions in criteria and toxic emissions
• Reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020• Provide a vision for a low carbon future - 2050
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After the Scoping Plan - Next StepsAfter the Scoping Plan - Next StepsAfter the Scoping Plan - Next StepsAfter the Scoping Plan - Next Steps
• ARB will update Scoping Plan every five years• Integration with possible regional or federal
greenhouse gas programs• Enforcement
– Scoping Plan commitments– Adopted regulations
• Accountability– State agency (CAT) provided first annual “report card”
to legislature March, 2008
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Contacts and More InformationContacts and More Information
• ARB Climate Change Web Site– http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/cc.htm– Stay informed - sign up for list serve
• California Climate Change Portal– http://www.climatechange.ca.gov
• Jon Costantino– (916) 324-0931– [email protected]