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BRIEFING: Output-Based
Allocations for Multi-Pollutant Legislation:
Output-Based Emission Allocations are a means to recognize the air quality benefits of cleaner power technologies within any cap and trade program. For multi-pollutant legislation being debated today, this comes into play in the way emission allowances are distributed. An output-based updating approach provides a flexible, fuel-neutral, and environmentally-friendly method. The Northeast-Midwest Senate and Congressional Coalitions and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy hosted this briefing on:
Three
distinguished speakers gave presentations followed with time for
discussion. SPEAKERS: Bruce Diamond, Director of Environmental & Agency Relations with NiSource Inc. will provide a utility's perspective on multi-pollutant programs and why his company favors the output-based approach to emissions trading. He will also address the benefits of this method for energy-efficient power technologies, like combined heat and power. NiSource is a diversified energy company engaged in electricity generation and distribution, and natural gas production, transmission, and distribution. Jeanne Connelly, Vice President of Federal Relations for Calpine Corporation, will discuss why output-based allocation is the preferred approach for promoting greater efficiency in new power generation. Calpine is the largest independent power company in North America with approximately 80 natural gas fired and geothermal power plants in 22 states. When current facilities under construction are completed, Calpine will generate almost 30,000 MW of power. Click here for additional materials on OUTPUT BASED EMISSION POLICY Click here for additional materials on AIR POLLUTION (MULTI-POLLUTANT legislation) For more information contact Susan Freedman (202/544/5200) at the Northeast-Midwest Institute. Speaker BiographiesJOEL BLUESTEIN Joel Bluestein is president of Energy & Environmental Analysis, Inc. (EEA), a nationally recognized consulting firm offering technical, analytical, and managerial services to a diverse clientele. Mr. Bluestein, a nationally recognized expert on the market impacts of environmental regulation, has been tracking and analyzing the development and market impacts of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 since their inception-especially how they affect the power generation and industrial sectors. He is an expert on emission trading programs and has been directly involved in the development of several related programs. Mr. Bluestein, who has worked in the energy and environmental consulting field for more than 20 years, has a degree in mechanical engineering from MIT and is a registered professional engineer. CONTACT: jbluestein@eea-inc.com
Bruce Diamond, an attorney by training, has been an environmental professional since 1974. He began his career with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, serving first in the Office of General Counsel, where he worked with practically all of the Agency's major programs. Bruce also served as Regional Counsel for EPA's Mid-Atlantic Region (in Philadelphia) and for seven years he was national manager of the Superfund enforcement program. Bruce has also taught environmental law, practiced environmental law in a law firm, and was Vice President for Environment, Health and Safety for Columbia Energy Group. Currently, Bruce Diamond is Director, Environmental and Agency Relations, for NiSource Inc., a diversified energy company engaged in electricity generation and distribution and natural gas production, transmission, and distribution. NiSource companies are also actively engaged in development and operation of Combined Heat and Power facilities. CONTACT: bdiamon@nisource.com
Jeanne Connelly is Vice President of Federal Relations for Calpine Corporation. In this position, Ms. Connelly is responsible for the development, coordination and advocacy of Calpine's public policy positions at the federal level. From 1985 to 2000, Ms. Connelly served as Director and then Vice President of Government Affairs for Champion International Corporation, an international forest products company. Prior to that, Ms Connelly served in attorney positions with the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, the U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee, the Legal Services Corporation, and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia. Ms. Connelly is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law and Temple University. Headquartered
in San Jose, California, Calpine Corporation is an independent power
producer that builds and operates clean, efficient natural gas-fired
generation and is also the nation's largest producer of geothermal
energy. Calpine has launched the largest power development program
in North America with power plants in operation and under construction
in 23 states, the United Kingdom and Canada. CONTACT: jconnelly@calpine.com Energy Home | NEMW Home | Top of Page
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