Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk

June 24, 2010
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
UO in Portland, White Stag Block 152
Presenter: Joshua Skov

Many public- and private-sector entities face risks and opportunities with coming changes in theregulation of greenhouse gas emissions. This workshop will provide clarity and structure for understanding the interconnected web of climate and energy policies that have arisen quickly at the national, state, regional, and municipal levels.

Topics will include:

• Fundamental analytical tools for examining climate policy, including cap-and-trade basics, and cost of carbon
• Background and status of regional cap-and-trade systems, especially the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
• Mandatory reporting guidelines in Washington, Oregon, and California
• The state of environmental markets for emissions reductions via carbon credits (or offsets) and renewable energy credits (RECs).
• Brief review of state and federal tax policies for renewable energy and alternative fuels, and Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)
• Voluntary efforts by states, cities, and higher education institutions that include targets and commitments related to emissions reductions, reporting, and cross-jurisdictional cooperation

Registration and Fees

• Non-Credit Fee: $279
• Earlybird Fee: $244
• Earlybird Registration Deadline: 06/10/2010
• Register for this course

More Information

• About Joshua Skov
• Download the program brochure

Workshops

• Community Event Design and Management: A Triple Bottom Line Approach
• Public/Private Partnerships for Sustainability
• Equity and Sustainability: How to Balance Your Triple Bottom Line
• Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
• Forming and Facilitating Sustainability Teams: Engaging and Training Employees
• Power of Purchasing: Sustainable Procurement
• Accounting for Sustainability: Reporting Principles and Concepts
• Green Building Design and Operations: Benefits, Strategies and Resources
• Investment in Natural Infrastr.: Ecosystem Services as an Emerging Asset Class
• Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk: Tools for Business and Government
• Sustainability Indicators and Assessment for Government
• Sustainable Economic Development through Public Sector Investment
• Sustainability by Design: Retrofitting our Cities, Communities and Neighborhoods
• Energy Efficiency First: A Map to Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint
• Land Use Planning: an Ecosystem Approach to Achieving Sustainability
• Sustainable Transportation Strategies: Processes, Indicators, and Measurements
• Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
• Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk
• Energy and Climate Action Planning

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