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Washington state’s first-ever auction of carbon allowances has generated $300M to invest in our transition to a clean energy economy
Based on the Climate Commitment Act’s Auction Summary Report, $300 million dollars have been raised through capping emissions on large greenhouse gas emitters in Washington state. These funds are now available to invest in cleaner, more resilient...
Seattle Times: WA’s first greenhouse-gas-allowance auction raises estimated $300 million
Washington’s first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances raised an estimated $300 million in a closely watched sale as companies, consumers and the Legislature get their first glimpse of the cost of emitting in the state. Read more...Clean...
Why do gas prices jump around so much?
In brief, oil is a global commodity, so the price at the pump in Puyallup reflects decisions made in Riyadh about production, Houston about profit margins, and Moscow about war. For a good, thorough explanation, read this, from...
Remembering our Founder
A year ago today we lost our founder, David Giuliani. David founded Clean & Prosperous Washington, and the Clean & Prosperous Institute believing that progress is possible when the public and private sectors work together, listening to –...
KNKX/NPR: First auction held for ‘licenses to pollute’ in Washington
A big list of carbon polluters in Washington is now subject to a cap and trade regulation system. The first auction was held Tuesday for permits to emit greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Some people call these permits "licenses to pollute."...
Press Release: FIRST AUCTION FOR WA’S CCA LAUNCHES
(Seattle, WA) February 28, 2023– The landmark Cap and Invest Climate Commitment Act (CCA) holds its first revenue-generating auction today and is expected to raise significant funds to be invested in clean energy, clean transportation, natural...
3 things to know about the CCA
Because today marks a momentous milestone on Washington’s course to a clean economy, you’ll read and hear a lot about the first Climate Commitment Act (CCA) auction of emission allowances. But because the CCA is a carefully-crafted yet complex...
Zero-emission trucks are a smart climate investment
Clean & Prosperous Washington urges the Washington State Legislature to pass a biennial budget that makes smart, high-impact investments in programs and projects that build a clean, competitive economy. Which projects offer the greatest climate...
How would you like to drive for $1.19/gallon?
We haven’t seen $1.19/gallon in Washington state since 1999. But thanks to investments in EV infrastructure and incentives, driving for the equivalent of $1.19/gallon is a reality for thousands of Washington drivers and businesses, made possible in...
Clean & Prosperous Washington joins dozens of groups requesting Medium and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles incentives
This legislative session presents a precedent-setting opportunity: to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in ways that will support Washington State in achieving its greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements, improve public health,...
Dairy digesters are a smart climate investment
Clean & Prosperous Washington is partnering with the Washington State Dairy Federation in support of SB 5551 / HB 1574, and asking the legislature to make an investment of $40 million in Climate Commitment Act funds to reduce methane at...
Siting and Permitting
“Decarbonizing the economy will require an unprecedented amount of new energy investment” writes Alec Stapp in The Atlantic: “Fossil-fuel infrastructure built over centuries needs to be replaced within the next few decades by clean-energy...
The Story of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act
Has anyone asked you to explain the Cap-and-Invest Climate Commitment Act (CCA)? Having helped pass the CCA, we at Clean & Prosperous Washington have read (and written) a library full of articles about the CCA. But few compare to the clarity of...
Today’s anatomy lesson
Kate Gordon, Senior Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, headlined our Future of Carbon Policy Forum on January 5th, addressing our capacity-crowd on the topic of “What the IIJA and IRA Means to Washington” (state, that is). As...
Announcing the Winner of the Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award
Though she didn’t have a vote in the contest, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz was especially pleased Thursday evening when she unsealed the envelope and announced Myno Carbon as winner of the 2023 David and Patricia Giuliani...
Press Release: GROUP CALLS FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO DECARBONIZE TRANSPORTATION
(Seattle, WA) April 14, 2022 – The Clean & Prosperous Institute Thursday, announced Kenworth Truck Company as the winner of the 1st Annual David and Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award, a recognition for meaningful advances in...
Award finalist: Promus Energy
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award,...
Award finalist: Myno Carbon
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award,...
Award finalist: Modern Electron
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award,...
Award finalist: Group14 Technologies
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award,...
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