Topic:"Climate Adaptation" in M03632

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. , Cambridge, MA. President, 1996 to present. Consulting on issues of energy economics, environmental impacts, and utility regulatory policy, including electric power system planning, a...

AI summary The text outlines professional experience in energy economics and utility regulatory policy, including consulting on electric power system planning, environmental impacts, climate change policy, demand-side management, and renewable resources. The individual held leadership roles at Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. and Tellus Institute, focusing on research and consulting related to electric system planning and regulation.

CEO, Meister Consultants Group, Inc., Boston, MA (2006-present) - Managing the international clean energy and climate change consulting practice for a 100-person transatlantic company. - Completed numerous feed-in tariff analysis and desig...

AI summary The CEO of Meister Consultants Group, Inc., has led international clean energy consulting, focusing on feed-in tariff (FIT) analysis and design for clients like NREL, CEC, HECO, and SEMI PV Group. Work includes policy frameworks, legal analyses, and global renewable energy strategy development, emphasizing FIT best practices and stakeholder engagement.

Protecting Our Environment and Ensuring Sustainability Nova Scotia is the only jurisdiction in North America with absolute caps on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the electricity sector. There are also increasingly stringent limits on...

AI summary Nova Scotia is the only jurisdiction in North America with absolute caps on greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector. This plan builds on that leadership role and will ensure a cleaner, more sustainable future for Nova Scotians.

Competitive Advantage of a Cleaner Energy Mix Nova Scotia's dependence on carbon fuels, especially coal and oil, threatens to become a significant impediment to trade and competitiveness as carbon tariffs and trade rules proliferate. By re...

AI summary Nova Scotia's reliance on carbon fuels like coal and oil could hinder trade and competitiveness due to increasing carbon tariffs. Transitioning to a cleaner, diversified energy mix will help maintain stable energy costs and support the province's businesses and goods in global markets.

Recommendations: - 1. The EAC strongly recommends that Board defer to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on the acceptability of approving the proposed COMFIT rate for biomass CHP, given the current policy landscape, lack of appr...

AI summary The EAC recommends that the Board defer approval of the COMFIT rate for biomass CHP due to policy uncertainty, lack of efficiency standards, and concerns about the impact on GHG reductions and rate-payer burdens. The approval could undermine provincial climate goals and natural resource management efforts.

Is NOVA SCOTIA ON TRACK TO A CH/EVE GREENHOUSE GAS GOALS The Ecology Action Centre at p. 2 of its April 28, 2011 submission makes the statement: As a province, it appears that Nova Scotia is not on track to cost-effectively achieving the 1...

AI summary The Ecology Action Centre claims Nova Scotia is not on track to meet its 2020 greenhouse gas reduction goals, but the Consumer Advocate disagrees. Exhibit PLC-3 shows that NSPI is projected to reach over 25% renewable energy by 2020, with potential for further expansion. However, using COMFIT tariffs to secure power may not be cost-effective and could hinder renewable generation.