Support Voluntary Purchases of Clean, Safe, 21st Century Energy With an Off-the-Top Rule Under Cap and Trade

  • Author(s): Chris Busch
  • Date: May 18th, 2009 | Report | 2 Pages

  • Without careful design, cap and trade could hinder the voluntary market for renewable energy. The voluntary market has played an important role in advancing clean energy development in large part because socially responsible organizations and individuals want to help fight global warming. Cap and trade should include an off-the-top rule to account for voluntary renewable energy purchases.

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