2009 Spring Meeting & 5th Global Congress on Process Safety

(74e) Carbon Legislation Update

Author

Berendt, C. - Presenter, Pace Global Energy Services


Mr. Berendt will present to the conference an update on the current status of the U.S. Carbon Markets. Examining the development and interplay of state, regional, and federal actions (Legislative and Administrative), he will focus on the timing and design of the pending carbon regulations. From carbon compliance requirements impacting operating margins to mandatory GHG inventory reporting and opportunities to influence carbon market design, Mr. Berendt will detail the shifting carbon regulatory landscape through the lens of operational impact. To conclude, he will give an overview of emerging carbon management best practices in the industrial sector.