CarbonTaxofBoulder__美国波尔多市碳税.pptxVIP

Boulder’s Carbon Tax:History ImplementationJonathan KoehnEnvironmental Affairs Manager, City of Boulder, ColoradoGRA 2007 Research Conference August 7, 2007Climate Change?Can cities really make a difference?What we’ll talk about:Orient you to BoulderDevelopment of Boulder’s Climate Action PlanThe Carbon Tax2007 Implementation PlansWhat will the future hold?Boulder’s Political Context smart policy decisions over the decades have created a solid foundation from which to buildfinancial resources, community support, and political will to be an innovator and leader“powerful” municipal image in ColoradoClimate Change in the NewsBoulder’s Climate Action Plan: How we got hereSustainability is about problem solvingthink out here ………………….Boulder’s Climate Action Plan:How we got hereMay 2002: Boulder City Council adopts Kyoto Protocol goals for the city: “Reduce community-wide greenhouse gas emissions to 7% below 1990 levels by 2012.”2003: volunteer group develops framework for Climate Action Plan; city spends $100,000 developing a detailed GHG inventoryBoulder’s Climate Action Plan:How we got hereNovember 2004: City Council appropriates $258,000 annually in 2005 and 2006 for GHG reduction programs and development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP), including long-term funding options2005: Council, staff, and key stakeholders develop overarching strategies for the CAP and explore funding options; staff begins ramping up limited programs Boulder’s Climate Action Plan:How we got here2006:Climate Action Plan Committee shepherds CAP toward completion; adopted by city council in JuneCouncil determines carbon tax is best revenue source for implementation, places tax on November ballotMeasure passes, 60.5% in favor, 39.5% opposedBoulder’s Carbon Tax:SpecificsTax on electricity consumption15%Boulder’s Carbon Tax:SpecificsMaximize voluntary emissions reductions through:Education, outreach and marketingReducing barriers to energy efficiency and renewable energyConnecting residents and busi