The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Resources for the Future and the Georgetown Climate Center will host the workshop "RGGI's Role in Achieving State Climate Goals: The Opportunities and Challenges of Expanding Trading to States Outside RGGI," 10 a.m. -3:30 p.m. July 12 in New York City.
Advance registration is required but attendance is free. Webinar access is also available with advanced registration.
9:30 Registration
10:00 Introduction and Review of Agend
Franz Litz, for the Collaborative for RGGI Progress
10:05 What Role Should RGGI Play in Achieving State Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals?
Moderator: Sonia Hamel for the Collaborative for RGGI Progress
-Elizabeth A. Stanton, Synapse Energy Economics
-Kate Zyla, Georgetown Climate Center
-Bill F. Gould, EPRI
11:00 Respondents Panel
-Chris Wentlent, Exelon Corporation
-Jamie Howland, Acadia Center
-Bradley Campbell, Conservation Law Foundation
Followed by Responses from Audience
Noon Lunch
1:15 Presentation Panel: What are the Opportunities and Challenges for Trading with States Outside RGGI?
Moderator: Brian Murray, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
-Franz Litz, RGGI Collaborative
-Paul Hibbard, the Analysis Group
-Dallas Burtraw, Resources for the Future
2:15 Respondents Panel
-Brian Jones, MJ Bradley & Associates
-Cathy Waxman, National Grid
-Jackson Morris, Natural Resources Defense Council
-Michael Dowd, Virginia DEQ
Followed by Responses from Audience
3:15 Recap and Closing
3:30 Adjourn
