Cutting-Edge Climate Policy Solutions in Every Market that Counts
CCAP is a worldwide leader in developing and implementing market-based solutions that balance both environmental and economic interests. ... MORE
CCAP’s PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES
CCAP has introduced an innovative cap-and-trade approach that responds to concerns about the possibility of price volatility, market manipulation and spectators interfering with new carbon markets. The Approach will contain costs, eliminate speculation and meet emission goals. ... MORE
SMART GROWTH & TRANSPORTATION CHOICES WILL REDUCE EMISSIONS & SAVE MONEY
CCAP has released a new study that finds smart growth best practices and improved transportation choices could significantly reduce transportation emissions at a cost savings to society. ... MORE
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NEW REPORT SHOWCASES STEPS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ARE TAKING TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS IN URBAN REGIONS

June 9, 2009 -- CCAP released a new report today highlighting the innovative measures that ten local governments in major metropolitan regions are beginning to implement to adapt to the inevitable impacts of climate change. 

Developed by CCAP’s Urban Leaders Adaption Initiative, the report, “Ask the Climate Question: Adapting to Climate Change Impacts in Urban Regions,”offers best practices for how cities and counties throughout the country can reduce their communities’ vulnerability to the dangers of a changing climate.

Many of the best practices in climate adaptation that are included in the report stem from CCAP encouraging its Urban Leaders partners to Ask the Climate Question: How will planning, policy, funding, infrastructure and land development decisions affect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and local vulnerability or resilience to the impacts of climate change?
 

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CLIMATE BILL HELPS UTILITIES MORE THAN OIL COMPANIES
Bloomberg, 6/29/09 – In a recently published article, CCAP Director of Policy Research William Whitesell discussed the American Clean Energy and Security Act and its effect on U.S. utilities and oil industries. Whitesell explained that the bill provides the power sector with a greater share of cap-and-trade allowances in order to protect against increases in costs for consumers and to account for regional tensions and differences that exist within the power sector. MORE
LARGE COMPANIES SEE MORE OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION AS 'BRIDGE' TO LAW CARBON FUTURE
ClimateWire, 6/29/09 – In a recently published article, CCAP Director of Policy Research William Whitesell encouraged a U.S. transition in energy production from fossil fuels to alternative methods. In response to the American Clean Energy and Security Act and the emergence of economic incentives, Whitesell said the economy would begin to invest in gas and other low-carbon energy sources in place of oil and fossil fuels. MORE
CCAP CONGRATULATES U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR PASSING LANDMARK CLIMATE AND ENERGY LEGISLATION
6/26/09 -- Passage of The American Clean Energy and Security Act out of the House of Representatives marks a groundbreaking turn on the road toward establishing comprehensive energy and climate change law in the United States, CCAP President Ned Helme said today. MORE