ADVOCACY MATERIALS
- Proposition 10: California Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuel Act
- Conversion Technology Position Paper
- Clean Tech Tour Flier
- Solar Coalition Response to L.A. City Council Motion on Solar Hearings
- California Air Resources Board Draft AB32 Scoping Plan
POLICY CONTACT
California can achieve a smart balance of environmental protection and economic growth. The L.A. Area Chamber helps members understand the impact of new environmental rules and regulations while working with lawmakers to fight global warming through clean technology and renewable energy tax credits.
CURRENT ISSUES
• AB 32 Implementation
• Federal Climate Change Legislation
• Business Incentives for Renewable Energy
• Energy Infrastructure
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Collaborated for Smart Solar Plan
|
After defeating Measure B, the Chamber partnered
with labor and environmental groups to push for a smarter, more effective solar
plan. The Chamber successfully lobbied
the city to hold public hearings on the draft LA Comprehensive solar plan and
continues to push for inclusion of a robust feed-in tariff programs. |
| Defeated L.A. City Measure B |
Led business coalition to defeat the flawed Measure
B in March 2009, which did not give fair opportunity to private firms to provide
cost effective solar photovoltaic installations. The measure also did not contain a full
economic impact analysis or implementation plan. |
| Lobbied for Federal Tax Credits | Successfully advocated for extension to federal energy production tax credits through 2013. Businesses can take advantage of these credits to help fund renewable/sustainable energy projects. |
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Energy & Climate Change
California can achieve a smart balance of environmental protection and economic growth. The L.A. Area Chamber helps members understand the impact of new environmental rules and regulations while working with lawmakers to fight global warming through clean technology and renewable energy tax credits.
CURRENT ISSUES
• AB 32 Implementation
• Federal Climate Change Legislation
• Business Incentives for Renewable Energy
• Energy Infrastructure
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
|
Collaborated for Smart Solar Plan
|
After defeating Measure B, the Chamber partnered
with labor and environmental groups to push for a smarter, more effective solar
plan. The Chamber successfully lobbied
the city to hold public hearings on the draft LA Comprehensive solar plan and
continues to push for inclusion of a robust feed-in tariff programs. |
| Defeated L.A. City Measure B |
Led business coalition to defeat the flawed Measure
B in March 2009, which did not give fair opportunity to private firms to provide
cost effective solar photovoltaic installations. The measure also did not contain a full
economic impact analysis or implementation plan. |
| Lobbied for Federal Tax Credits | Successfully advocated for extension to federal energy production tax credits through 2013. Businesses can take advantage of these credits to help fund renewable/sustainable energy projects. |
RESOURCES
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