Policy Options

Question 1

Status Quo

Answer 1

• There is some outreach and education with decentralization that is weakly supported by the state and does little to support the climate change combat mandate.

Question 2

Regional Infrastructure

Answer 2

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Question 3

Cap and Trade

Answer 3

• Set number of permits would be sold.

- Effects mainly businesses because using them with household’s would be very complex and unlikely to be adopted.

Question 4

State & Local / Public Private Partnerships

Answer 4

• This one does not have clearly delineated responsibilities but with proper documentation there will be rewards.
• ## For example, a municipality or private company that sets up compost stuff will be able to apply for a competitive grant. Once established, the business would get tax credits.