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10/1/2019 |
Adelheid |
Koepfer |
Individual |
Wallingford |
Connecticut |
As a mom, what comes to mind first are the school busses. Please include in the MOU and work towards replacing ALL diesel school busses with electric busses, and support school districts in doing... read more As a mom, what comes to mind first are the school busses. Please include in the MOU and work towards replacing ALL diesel school busses with electric busses, and support school districts in doing so! Diesel stinks, makes the kids sick, is expensive, and wrecks havoc to the environment and the busses are loud. It is of utmost urgency to finally replace all busses with healthy, quiet, emission-“free” alternatives.
As financing system, I propose the “fee & dividend” model as exemplified by Citicens’ Climate Lobby in Congress, HR 763. Fee on carbon is raised at the source (well, or port of entry), and dividend is reimbursed to the people. Cap and trade has not yielded enough results in the last decade or so, we need a more comprehensive model. With distribution of dividends to the people, everyone can keep up with raising costs, especially lower income families. Business could “earn” dividend in relation to number of employees, see the bill that was proposed in CT General Assembly.
Fee and dividend has been accepted by Nobel prize winners and countless other economists as the best, quickest, most transparent and most effective way to reduce emissions. It works for transportation as well.
Other issues: push EV charging infrastructure, make public transit more attractive (eg New Haven-Springfield line has no commuter trains for morning rush hour, how silly is that?), get freight off the roads and on the tracks, decrease truck traffic, incentivize car pools and car sharing, support local electric bus lines!, stop sprawling parking lots, push better efficiency in air and sea traffic... |
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10/1/2019 |
steven |
levy |
350.org, ACLU |
Marblehead |
Massachusetts |
We have to get the cars off the road. We need bus lanes. We need better public transit. Poor people cannot afford cars. Congestion by autos is taking it's toll on every part of our lives. We... read more We have to get the cars off the road. We need bus lanes. We need better public transit. Poor people cannot afford cars. Congestion by autos is taking it's toll on every part of our lives. We need to keep the Koch network out of the Mass. economy. |
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10/2/2019 |
John |
Smith |
PA Citizen |
Plymouth Meeting |
Pennsylvania |
Why don't you just skip all of the complication and add a tax directly on the price of gasoline/jet/diesel/nat gas/coal rather than trying to hide the cost that will ultimately be passed on... read more Why don't you just skip all of the complication and add a tax directly on the price of gasoline/jet/diesel/nat gas/coal rather than trying to hide the cost that will ultimately be passed on to the consumer in some nonsensical program? The tax would be based on carbon from a nonrenewable source (i.e if gasoline has 10% ethanol content then 90% of the gasoline is taxable). All of these "programs" are just taxes to try to incentivize the consumer to find an alternative. Make sure the money collected from the tax actually goes to renewable r&d and isn't diverted somewhere else. Forget the rebates for using renewables. If the tax is high enough people would go buy more efficient cars and renewable electricity sources would become more economical. Or, make the tax low enough so it doesn't have an impact on the local economy and the r&d from the taxes would eventually bring the price of renewables down enough that people will choose to buy it on their own. |
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10/2/2019 |
james |
celenza |
ricosh |
providence |
Rhode Island |
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TCI Reference Case Assumptions Webinar.doc |
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10/3/2019 |
Peter |
Guder |
Taxpayer |
Saugus |
Massachusetts |
Climate models are worthless mathematical constructs riddled with guesswork.
CO2-driven Climate Change is an Assertion / Hypothesis that cannot be proven or dis-proven and is,... read more Climate models are worthless mathematical constructs riddled with guesswork.
CO2-driven Climate Change is an Assertion / Hypothesis that cannot be proven or dis-proven and is, therefore, scientifically invalid.
Bad policy is based on bad information, UNPROVEN assumptions, and PROFIT for insiders.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COST and WHO WILL PAY? |
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10/3/2019 |
Richard |
Sprock |
NJT Daily commuter |
Morristown |
New Jersey |
I have been commuting via NJT to NY Penn daily for 15 years. There are an infinite number of improvements that should be prioritized over GHG emissions reductions. At the top of that list are new... read more I have been commuting via NJT to NY Penn daily for 15 years. There are an infinite number of improvements that should be prioritized over GHG emissions reductions. At the top of that list are new Hudson river tubes. Until that is done it is a massive misuse of funds to spend anything on anything else. This is a hidden gas tax, an incredibly regressive one at that, being pushed through under the radar for no public benefit while we still do not have system-wide PTC or ADA compliance and have switches and signals presumably designed and built to operate outdoors that fail to operate in the wind/rain/snow. Moreover, the AGW science is not settled, nothing is imminent nor catastrophic - see document upload. According to IPPC, the global average temperatures have increased about 1 degree C since 1850 and that is about half due to human emissions. Despite the hysteria, IPPC also reports no measured increase in frequency or severity of tropical cyclone activities, it is frankly fraudulent or at least negligent for anyone to promote use of public resources to solve this non-problem. Amtrak operates Penn, as well as the regional rail infrastructure, and it is about as incompetent as any large bureaucratic organization can be and is completely unaccountable to anyone. A monkey randomly picking balls with train numbers from a bucket could better organize the train arrivals and departures. Simply auctioning off its assets to private operators would save money and probably have such efficiency gains that a measurable GHG emission reduction would result. |
ecd-letter-to-un.pdf |
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10/3/2019 |
Thomas |
Murphy |
Citizen of New Hampshire |
Nashua |
New Hampshire |
See attached PDF. See attached PDF. |
tci-written_comment_t-murphy-10032019.pdf |
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10/4/2019 |
Melissa |
Frarine |
New York taxpayer |
Queensbury |
New York |
How much is this going to cost? I am not willing to pay more for gas or taxes to pay for this. How much is this going to cost? I am not willing to pay more for gas or taxes to pay for this. |
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10/6/2019 |
Suzanne |
Butcher |
citizen |
Keene |
New Hampshire |
Instead of getting into tangles about where to allocate the revenues, consider returning an equal amount to every citizen, clearly labeled so recipients know what it is - similar to the proposed... read more Instead of getting into tangles about where to allocate the revenues, consider returning an equal amount to every citizen, clearly labeled so recipients know what it is - similar to the proposed federal Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (HR763). That could increase public/political support for stricter cap levels, and lower-income people would receive a dividend that would be a greater percent of their total income. |
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10/7/2019 |
Kevin |
Webb |
Taxpayer |
Augusta |
Maine |
Maine is a rural state and adding costs to fossil fuels will hurt our economy tremendously. We can't afford higher transportation costs and the associated inflation associated with that (... read more Maine is a rural state and adding costs to fossil fuels will hurt our economy tremendously. We can't afford higher transportation costs and the associated inflation associated with that (unlike more densely populated states). We also will take a disproportional hit on the cost of heating our homes and businesses. This is unacceptable as an outcome but clearly what these proposals will make happen. |
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10/8/2019 |
Elisa |
Clancy |
Hyde Park Energy Committee |
Hyde Park |
Vermont |
The Hyde Park Vermont Energy Committee members would like the opportunity to attend Transportation & Climate Initiative meetings in a virtual setting, whether via speaker phone, Skype,... read more The Hyde Park Vermont Energy Committee members would like the opportunity to attend Transportation & Climate Initiative meetings in a virtual setting, whether via speaker phone, Skype, FaceTime or any other means of keeping abreast of Vermont's activities. Please let us know if this is possible. We would also like to know about meeting dates, agendas, and receive minutes of meetings. |
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10/8/2019 |
David |
Gudas |
None |
LEWISTON |
Maine |
Stop this madness. Maine is one of the poorest most unfriendly business States in the USA, run by a Governor with an ego the size of the West coast. The citizens cannot afford to fund these... read more Stop this madness. Maine is one of the poorest most unfriendly business States in the USA, run by a Governor with an ego the size of the West coast. The citizens cannot afford to fund these baseless, wishful climate initiatives, through excessive fuel prices. |
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10/8/2019 |
Julius |
Sanks |
Engineer with long experience involving system design, weather forecasting systems, environmental satellites, and climate |
Ashburn |
Virginia |
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TCI_feedback_Sanks.pdf |
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10/8/2019 |
Edward |
Miller |
none |
Oakland |
Maine |
Any "cap-and-invest" proposal is simply a "use tax" by another name and is counter productive and damaging to Maine families and business. By taxing Maine families and business... read more Any "cap-and-invest" proposal is simply a "use tax" by another name and is counter productive and damaging to Maine families and business. By taxing Maine families and business Gov Mills will prevent those same families and businesses from using their earned income to improve energy efficiency through home heating upgrades like heat pumps and purchasing new more efficient cars. If Maines governor believes taxes will help reduce carbon emissions then she should make a case to the people of Maine using substantiated facts and open discussion...not arbitrary decision bases on secret meetings with people outside Maine. Climate change legislation that damages Maine families and businesses through taxation would be ignoring the reality of todays world...that China and India as well as other developing nations continue to increase fossil fuel use. Such ill advised taxation on Maine families and business also ignores the scientific fact that any such "use tax" implementation would not move the needle at all in fighting global climate change...it would merely impose financial hardship on Maine families and businesses while producing no measurable impact on global climate or carbon emissions.
I strongly urge Gov Mills to reconsider such reckless and unnecessary burdensome tax actions and instead focus on practical solutions to reduce carbon emissions such as reducing road congestion and home energy efficiency programs.
Taxation is the wrong policy for Maine families and the wrong policy for Maine business. |
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10/8/2019 |
Kandace |
Zuber |
Past and (Was a) future Maine Resident |
Brandon |
Vermont |
My husband and I left Maine 6 years ago. We were making plans to return next spring but have had second thoughts since Mills was elected. She is not for helping the citizens of Maine. My husband and I left Maine 6 years ago. We were making plans to return next spring but have had second thoughts since Mills was elected. She is not for helping the citizens of Maine. |
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10/8/2019 |
Loren |
Gordon |
Taxpayer |
CARIBOU |
Maine |
Maine cannot afford these ridiculous additional taxes or fees. In northern Maine, we are already paying at least 30 cents per gallon more than anywhere else in the State for gas, oil, and propane... read more Maine cannot afford these ridiculous additional taxes or fees. In northern Maine, we are already paying at least 30 cents per gallon more than anywhere else in the State for gas, oil, and propane. Solid fuels and electricity are also much higher in Northern Maine than anywhere else in the State. DO NOT push or legislate any Carbon Neutral agenda in which would impose ANY additional fees, taxes or tariffs onto Maine citizens, whether they are upfront taxes or hidden. The citizens of Maine are struggling with the costs of living and this so-called initiative will do nothing but hurt Maine people. |
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10/8/2019 |
Justin |
Lafountain |
None |
Vassalboro |
Maine |
Stop being dumb c***s trying to raise gas prices in maine! Stop being dumb c***s trying to raise gas prices in maine! |
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10/8/2019 |
John |
Hussey |
Mr. |
Greenville |
Maine |
I can't put into writing my level of disgust for this completely wrong headed (hair brained) proposal. Maine isn't a wealthy state and the rural poor and most retirees are barely making... read more I can't put into writing my level of disgust for this completely wrong headed (hair brained) proposal. Maine isn't a wealthy state and the rural poor and most retirees are barely making it as it is. Why she holds this hatred of the rural poor I have no idea. SHE MUST BE REMOVED FROM OFFICE! |
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10/8/2019 |
Austin |
hilton |
Democrat |
Caribou |
Maine |
This is absurd seeking a higher tax on gasoline and Diesel is going to stop people from driving is crazy mean is a very rural state loss of us depend on transportation for lots of things to get... read more This is absurd seeking a higher tax on gasoline and Diesel is going to stop people from driving is crazy mean is a very rural state loss of us depend on transportation for lots of things to get home from work to get to work to go out and buy groceries and things we need for day to day life all a higher tax is going to do is portmore strain and struggle on those who are already struggling and it might even be the tipping point for some people where they may have to give up driving because it becomes too expensive I would love Janet Mills for two weeks to live in a place as a very rural and watch her walk or ride a bike for transportation when the nearest grocery store is 25 miles one way. Adding extra taxes to gasoline and Diesel isn't going to make any difference for the people who can afford to drive there still going to drive but they're going to make sacrifices and other aspects of their life less vacation maybe they won't be able to take the road trip to visit friends and family or they won't be able to take a vacation or trip they desperately need for their mental health I'm 30 years old I work at a pizza place we offer delivery out on the road my drivers only get 5.50 per hour just like a waitress would what's going to happen to them when they can't afford to keep gas in your vehicle because the consumer can't afford to tip because we've had to raise prices to combat this tax every retail outfit any company that relies on trucks bringing their products to them will have to increase prices to make up for the difference in the taxes all of this already trickles down so people who are struggling to make ends meet as it is it doesn't matter how much the United States does to combat climate change will China's out there running rampid with no regulations or a care in the world to come back there impact on climate change they are the heaviest pouliting and country in existence. As a single parent working full-time I'm already struggling to make ends meet as it is I don't know what I'm going to do if this passes and I can't afford to get my son downstate for doctor's appointments he may need this isn't a problem for the people already on state help or receiving any kind of welfare because their costs get passed back onto me the regular average working man so now I have to struggle more and give up more just some more of my money can go to help somebody else that's probably capable of working but doesn't because Janet Mills allows a lot of leniency in slack when it comes to welfare in this state if you want to do something about climate change there's plenty that can be done without targeting the average working American we could be more efficient and what we do with our garbage there are alternative types of fuel that we could invest in do more research on that would help curb this problem hydrogen comes to mind what's only admits water as a by-product for running an automobile there is so much that could be done without charging the average person more money we've tired it on cigarettes and alcohol but no matter how much taxes increase or the prices raise people still buy them and that's not even necessarily something they need for everyday life while driving an automobile might a staple to their life and surviving their livelihood 10000 words simply isn't enough to stress how unnecessary and negatively this is going to impact characters is it enough to educate Janet Mills all alternatives and better solutions than a tax increase we've been raising prices ever since the monetary system has been created does that stop people from buying things no it doesn't it just makes them reprioritize and causes more problems look at the health industry the pharmaceutical industry there are people out there that can't afford the medicine they need to live and we're talkin about raising taxes on gas and Diesel maybe Janet Mills needs to get her priorities set straight because of a tax increase in gasoline and Diesel is more important then having residence homeless residents that can't afford their medicine that ignore going to the hospital because they can't afford it then she truly is lost and has no place being anywhere as a political figure |
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10/9/2019 |
David |
Gagnon |
Semi retired |
Lewiston |
Maine |
This Gov. is wrong ion negotiating this deal without having to pass this through referendom. Her only purpose is tax the Maine people into oblivion. Her tax and spend policies will serve no... read more This Gov. is wrong ion negotiating this deal without having to pass this through referendom. Her only purpose is tax the Maine people into oblivion. Her tax and spend policies will serve no purpose but to lower Maine's standard of living by driving more people below the poverty line. This governor needs to be stoped. |
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