A New Energy Economy in America, mini-series one of three

Today, 220 million Americans live in a state with a Renewable Portfolio Standard and 240 million live in states with a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  When taken in aggregate, the population of those states with commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would be the fifth largest country in the world. Despite the fact that climate is a global issue, states are really leading the U.S. forward.  Governor Ritter will discuss the Colorado New Energy Economy story and examples of other states that have led the energy revolution.  

This mini-series on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed new carbon emissions reduction rule for powerplants - 111(d) of the Clean Air Act - will bring in top experts from around the country to share their perspectives on the proposed rule. The mini-series will explore the factual and policy basis for the proposed rule, its implications on the environment, the economy, and clean energy development, and challenges and strategies for implementation. Colorado's former Governor, Bill Ritter, will kick off the three-part series with a presentation on the proposed rule focusing on Western states.