| First Name: | Kelly |
|---|---|
| Last Name: | Pretzer |
| Email Address: | kelly.pretzer@sfgov.org |
| Affiliation | City of San Francisco, Mayor's Office |
| Subject | City of San Francisco Comments re: Cap and Trade Investment Plan |
| Comment |
March 8, 2013 Mary D. Nichols Chair, California Air Resources Board 1001 "I" Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Chair Nichols: Thank you for the opportunity to provide input as the Air Resources Board and Department of Finance develop an investment plan for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. San Francisco has long been at the fore of progressive environmental policy and greenhouse gas reduction. Our comments are provided with a single goal – to ensure that the greatest, most cost effective statewide greenhouse gas emissions reductions are achieved. Every dollar of cap-and-trade auction proceeds invested in cities and urban areas – and therefore invested in areas that generate highest emissions – would see the greatest emissions reduction returns. It is imperative to prioritize investment in sectors that generate the largest greenhouse gas emissions in order to achieve the optimal cost/benefit reduction of emissions. Finally, an emphasis on proven reduction strategies that can be easily replicated in other jurisdictions would generate the greatest impact. The attached document provides general investment principles and example project proposals. The City and County of San Francisco is eager to assist you and your organization as you continue this important work. Sincerely, Edwin M. Lee Mayor |
| Attachment |
www.arb.ca.gov/lists/com-attach/170-2013investmentpln-ws-BWYGaVUgWHJVDAVq.pdf Original File Name: City of San Francisco CARB Investment Plan Comments 3.8.13.pdf
Date and Time Comment Was Submitted: 2013-03-08 09:37:28 |
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