The Western Climate Initiative, launched in February 2007, is a collaboration of seven U.S. governors and four Canadian Premiers. For a map showing Partners and Observers click here. WCI was created to identify, evaluate, and implement collective and cooperative ways to reduce greenhouse gases in the region, focusing on a market-based cap-and-trade system. ------------------------------ NEW! Reporting Committee Releases Documents for Public Comment - January 6, 2009. For more information click on "WCI Documents." Stakeholders are encouraged to provide comments on these draft requirements as soon as possible. Note: At the request of stakholders, these documents are now available in Word format. Stakeholder Events: Upcoming stakeholder events are posted here. For information on recent teleconferences and sessions click on "Meetings and Events" at left. ------------------------------ Design Recommendations for the WCI Regional Cap-and-Trade Program Note: Table B-10 in Appendix B did not include the correct estimates for fuel expenditures for the Reference Case. Table B-10 has been corrected, and the revised documents were posted here on November 10. The incorrect estimates were only used in Table B-10 and did not affect the comparisons of the Reference Case to the policy cases or the sensitivity cases. Report by major sections: French translation: WCI (Francais) Supporting materials: |
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