Under Cap And Trade, companies will be able to pass down to consumers the cost of trading emissions.... so I don't understand why they would feel motivated to switch to renewable energy if they won't pay for the extra cost of using fossil fuels ...
Davidb: CA is exactly the same: you Pay your bill or you go without power, there are several energy companies throughout the state, but only 1 offers services to a household, so it is a monopoly for the customer because they don't get to choose (like phone companies used to be years ago)
Dana:
If if my electricity bill is too high because the company is not switching 2 renewable energy sources and they pass down the cost to me, as a very "unsatisfied" customer, what options do I have? (Other than moving or buying candles) ? Who protects my rights as a customer?
Dana:
u said "..emitting in excess of their permits will face steep fines.."... or they can buy carbon credits from other companies, either way the cost will b passed down to consumers.
I DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING SAYING "THE COMPANIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PASS THOSE COSTS DOWN TO THE CONSUMER"
Davidb: CA is exactly the same: you Pay your bill or you go without power, there are several energy companies throughout the state, but only 1 offers services to a household, so it is a monopoly for the customer because they don't get to choose (like phone companies used to be years ago)
Dana:
If if my electricity bill is too high because the company is not switching 2 renewable energy sources and they pass down the cost to me, as a very "unsatisfied" customer, what options do I have? (Other than moving or buying candles) ? Who protects my rights as a customer?
Dana:
u said "..emitting in excess of their permits will face steep fines.."... or they can buy carbon credits from other companies, either way the cost will b passed down to consumers.
I DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING SAYING "THE COMPANIES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PASS THOSE COSTS DOWN TO THE CONSUMER"