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July 30, 2008
SUBJECT: Comments on Draft AB32 Scoping Plan
Dear Members, California Air Resources Board:
 Thank you for your critical work to reduce California's
greenhouse gases and the Draft AB32 Scoping Plan targeting 2020.
Given the current state of the economy and the budget deficit, it
is especially critical to set reasonable, but tough standards for
reduction in energy use. Along with the overall greenhouse gas
reduction, please keep in mind that there are other benefits to
the State of California: 
-Lower budget outlays for heating and air conditioning.
-Lower budget outlays for gasoline and diesel for vehicle travel.
-Lower air pollution and other environmental contamination.
-Reduction in health costs associated with polluted environments.
-Increased overall health and well-being of the population.
-Increased activity for California companies whose business is
renewable energy.
In setting goals for the State to increase renewable energy and
reduce vehicle miles traveled, please include the following
recommendations in the Final Scoping Plan:
- The State should auction 100% of permits under the cap. 
Polluters should pay for their emissions, not be given free
permits that subsidize coal and prolong the transition to cleaner
energy.
- The Scoping Plan should specify that all auction revenues will
be used to provide a Dividend to compensate consumers.  With
gasoline at $4.50/gallon and rising electricity prices, helping
consumers deal with fuel and electricity costs is the best use of
auction revenues.
- I support CARB's proposal for Carbon Fees on fossil fuel
companies to help fund CARB's implementation of AB32. Carbon Fees
can also provide funding sources for clean technologies, green
jobs, energy efficiency programs, and more.
Sincerely,
 
Charles G. Plopper