Assessing California’s Climate Policies—An Overview

Dec 21, 2018 - For example, revenue from cap ‑and ‑trade auctions could be used to reduce other state taxes that reduce economic activity, such as income taxes and certain types of sales taxes. Types of Social Costs In concept, economic costs occur when people give up something valuable as a result of actions taken to reduce emissions —also referred to as
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Improving California's Forest and Watershed Management

Apr 4, 2018 - For example, the Madera County IRWM group paired $1. 5  m illion in local funds with an equal amount of state bond funds to reduce fuels in the Sierra National Forest in order to reduce wildfire risk and, in the words of its IRWM grant application, to help “meet long ‑term water supply needs, [protect] water quality, and augment/restore environmental conditions. ” Investments by
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Managing Floods in California

Mar 22, 2017 - Required Central Valley cities and counties to amend zoning ordinances to conform to the CVFPP and to their amended general plans, including by prohibiting new development in areas not protected up to the 200 ‑year flood standard.
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The 2018-19 Budget: California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA)

Feb 15, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) The 2018-19 Budget California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) CAEATFA is housed within the State Treasurer ’s Office and operates a variety of programs that provide financial assistance —such as tax exemptions, loans, and bonds —largely to entities developing technologies intended to reduce air pollution and conserve energy.
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The 2016-17 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission

Feb 25, 2016 - In addition, the state provides (1) a per enrollee monthly payment to cover carriers ’ administrative costs, (2) a one-time connection subsidy for new enrollees or enrollees that switch plans, and (3) a subsidy to cover other telephone taxes and surcharges for LifeLine enrollees.
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An Analysis of California's Tax Credit for Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumping Systems [Publication Details]

May 1, 1985 - An Analysis of California's Tax Credit for Solar-Powered Irrigation Pumping Systems [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Overview of the Major Issues Regarding the Use of Tax-Exempt Bonds in California [Publication Details]

Nov 9, 1983 - Overview of the Major Issues Regarding the Use of Tax-Exempt Bonds in California [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Review of State Waste to Energy Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 29, 1984 - The first section deals with the conversion of biomass wastes to energy; the second section with the conversion of municipal solid waste (MSW) to energy; and the third section summarizes the role of state financing authorities and of tax incentives in promoting the conversion of wastes to energy.
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Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Electricity Generation

Jan 6, 2020 - The federal government offers tax credits for wind and solar that likely were factors contributing to the increase in renewables. For example, in 2006, the federal government implemented a solar investment tax credit offering a tax deduction of up to 30  p ercent of the cost of the solar system.
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The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - The 2018 wildfire season also included the Camp Fire in Butte County that became the most destructive wildfire in state history with nearly 19,000 structures destroyed and 85 fatalities, including the near ‑total destruction of the town of Paradise.
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