Energy and Climate
Climate change and energy policy are two of the biggest issues currently being debated at the federal level as Congress weighs pending climate change legislation and EPA begins drafting regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In Wisconsin, climate change and energy continue to be some of the biggest policy issues facing the state. During the 2009-10 legislative session, the Wisconsin Legislature considered comprehensive climate change legislation, called the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” (AB 649/SB 450). The legislation ultimately failed to pass, however, many of these policies will likely be reintroduced as separate legislation future sessions. The Hamilton Consulting Group will closely monitor all future energy and climate change related legislation.
In addition to Wisconsin legislation, the Hamilton Consulting Group monitors energy and climate change legislation at the federal level. Below are links to state and federal energy and climate change regulations and legislation:
Federal
- Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule
- Federal Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
- Federal Endangerment Finding and Cause of Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act
- California Greenhouse Gas Waiver Request
- Federal Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
- Clean Air Act Waiver to Increase Allowable Ethanol Content of Gasoline from 10% to 15%
Wisconsin