COLORADO CLIMATE ACTION PLAN A STRATEGY TO ADDRESS GLOBAL WARMING Governor Bill Ritter, Jr.

.... Energy Is A Precious Resource Modern energy created our prosperity Without it, virtually everything ends - Potable Water - Automated transportation - Most agriculture - Electricity - Health care - Etc. etc. Energy has been the environment’s best friend SIMMONS & COMPANY INTERNATIONAL

A New Energy Economy for Colorado "At a time when concern about our economy is growing and American families are struggling with high energy costs, (we) have proposed policies that will take advantage of renewable energy resources like wind, solar and biofuels. In Colorado, we call this the New Energy Economy. By creating a 21st century energy policy, we are creating jobs, revitalizing the economy, protecting the environment and helping secure our nation's energy future." Governor Ritter, National Radio Address,

Vestas’ head of North American operations gives details on Windsor site: 75 acre site. 200,000 square foot factory. 35 White-collar jobs 455 Blue-collar jobs $60 million investment by Vestas Will start production in early 2008 The good news is that effective address of climate change means good economic development opportunities

Additional examples of new businesses in Colorado: Multiple new wind farms – Twin Buttes outside of Lamar the most recent Groundbreaking on a new sunflower biodiesel plant in Dove Creek New 8 MW solar plant in the San Luis Valley BP plans to build a new wind farm in Weld County Another new wind farm in Baca County, too Opening new E-85 ethanol pumps all around the state New pellet plant from woody biomass opening in Grand County

were the size of an Apple, Then her life-giving atmosphere would be thinner than an Apple’s peel! If Planet Earth...

“We are realizing the dangers of global warming and climate change – brought on largely by old-style production and consumption habits – as we witness startling environmental changes around the globe…Statewide snow packs are expected to be reduced by as much as 50% or more by the year We are not talking about just global warming, we are talking about “local warming. As Colorado’s Governor, through energy efficiency and other clean energy efforts, I will put in place programs to reduce substantially the type of carbon emissions that cause global warming.” -Governor Bill Ritter

Colorado & US Emissions By Sector Year 2000

Gross Colorado GHG Emissions By Sector

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Two GHG Reduction Goals: 20% below 2005 levels by % below 2005 levels by 2050

Transportation

The Governor will issue an Executive Order directing the Air Quality Control Division to propose clean car standards to the Air Quality Control Commission with the next months ensuring that regulations preserve consumer choice. Clean Cars

Other Transportation Measures Expedited broadband access across state to expand teleworking options for all workers; Better recognition of connection between land use and transportation Governor’s Annual Excellence in Sustainability Awards Program Your idea(s) here…

Elements of Colorado Climate Action Plan (CCAP) (cont.) Increased research and development for renewable technologies, advanced coal technologies and carbon capture and sequestration strategies State government waste diversion goal of 75% by 2020; hopeful expansion beyond state government Leading by example: continued expansion of Greening of State government Fostering an educated citizenry and workforce Adaptation work groups on water and forestry Taking personal action

The Greenhouse Gas Registry 40 States have joined Three step process –Gather data –Verify data using third party certifiers –Report data publicly Will be voluntary, then become mandatory

Examples of entities that can participate Utilities Power generators Cement manufacturing Mining Large manufacturers Landfills and sanitation districts Cities, counties and state agencies

Market-Based Strategy Cap-and-Trade The lack of federal U.S. action Western Climate Initiative –6 States, 3 Canadian Provinces, 8 Observer Jurisdictions –Governor Ritter will ask Colorado to join as a participant if federal action is not timely or sufficient

Colorado Climate Action Plan Please view full report on-line:

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