At the beginning of the week, an economic analysis by national energy and environmental experts was released, countering industry claims that carbon-cap-and-trade legislation will be too costly for consumers.
“This report shows that the doomsday predictions utility companies are making don’t take into account the consumer benefits of this bill,” Said Rob Kelter, Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law and Policy Center. “This legislation will be good for the economy and good for the environment.”
