Cap-and-Trade Regulation Program Update September 20, 2012.

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Cap-and-Trade Regulation Program Update September 20, 2012

Outline Background Program progress Implementation activities 2 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Background Cap-and-Trade Regulation originally adopted by Board in October 2011 Board directed staff to address issues with potential for regulatory improvements Clean-up regulation considered by Board in June 2012 Regulatory changes became effective September 1, 2012 Compliance obligation begins January 1, Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Program Progress

Cap & Trade Program Design Flexibility to achieve cost-effective GHG emissions reductions Mix of free allocation and auction for lower cost emission reductions Most allowances allocated freely at outset of program Provide transition assistance Prevent leakage Less than 10 percent auctioned at outset of program Most effective way to provide transparent price signal Key indicator of actual abatement cost Minimizes windfall profits Air Resources Board September 20,

Maintaining Industry Competitiveness Allocation to industrial entities is designed to reward efficiency and maintain competitiveness Several factors determine industrial allocation, including assistance factors and efficiency benchmarks Work is on-going to: Continue evaluation of leakage risk Develop new and refine existing product benchmarks Analysis may result in new and/or revised benchmarks and changes in leakage risk/assistance factors All assistance factors are at 100% through 2014 Air Resources Board September 20,

Clarifying Resource Shuffling Provisions to address electricity sector leakage must not negatively impact energy market supply and reliability ARB will suspend enforcement of the resource shuffling attestation during the first 18 months of the program Emissions Market Assessment Committee to discuss potential options at September 24, 2012 public meeting Staff proposes to return to Board with recommendation at October Board meeting Air Resources Board September 20,

Allocation to Universities California’s universities have taken early actions to reduce GHG emissions Staff proposes allocating allowances to public and private campuses that are covered entities Would require regulatory amendment in mid-2013 Air Resources Board September 20,

Legacy Contracts Some entities cannot pass through Cap-and-Trade Program costs due to lack of cost-recovery mechanisms in pre-AB 32 contracts Staff proposes allocating allowances to these entities based on benchmarks Would require regulatory amendment in mid-2013 Work with CPUC to ensure consistency for addressing legacy contracts under CPUC jurisdiction Air Resources Board September 20,

“But For” Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Air Resources Board September 20, 2012 Ensure proper incentives for CHP Limited number of facilities would not be subject to the Cap-and-Trade Regulation “but for” their investment in CHP Staff proposes to exempt “but for” CHP facilities during the first compliance period Would require regulatory amendment in mid

Waste-To-Energy Facilities Board direction to evaluate emissions reductions opportunities for waste sector and to ensure equitable treatment Evaluation ongoing with CalRecycle to determine the most appropriate treatment of municipal solid waste under AB 32 Until evaluation is complete, staff proposes exempting covered emissions of waste-to-energy facilities Would require regulatory amendment in mid-2013 c Air Resources Board September 20,

Linkage ARB released staff proposal in May 2012 Board did not act on proposed regulation because of trailer bill language requiring Governor to make findings before linkage Quebec’s linkage regulation to be finalized fall 2012 ARB staff is preparing a request for findings Staff plans to report to the Board after receiving findings from the Governor Air Resources Board September 20,

Implementation Activities

Tracking System (CITSS) Auction Compliance Offsets Market Monitoring Other Implementation Activities 14 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Tracking System CITSS tracks allowances and all transactions for Cap- and-Trade program participants All auction buyers must be registered in CITSS Secondary market buyers and sellers must be registered in CITSS before transactions Account holders must complete Know Your Customer check 15 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Tracking System (cont.) Registration module released July 2012 Allows users and entities to register Trading module to be released early October 2012 Will allow ARB to create and distribute allowances and offsets Will allow participants to transfer allowances Security testing currently underway Help Desk and stakeholder training for both modules 16 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Auction Platform Overview Centralized, secure platform for auction and reserve sales Paperless system for application, bidding, and results Stakeholder access to information and educational materials Help desk support from Auction Administrator Market monitoring page for flagging bids in real time 17 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Practice Auction Held August 30, 2012 to allow stakeholders to access the Auction Platform and allow ARB to test systems in preparation for the November auction Over 100 participants submitted almost 2,000 bids ARB and Contractors tested systems and procedures Lessons learned: Minor bug fixes Identified areas for additional outreach 18 Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

November Auction Preparation Auction public notice released on September 14 At least million vintage 2013 allowances to be auctioned Approximately million vintage 2015 allowances to be auctioned Participants must apply for the auction no later than October 15 Bidders’ conference: October 4 Participant training webinars: September 25 and October 10 Auction to be conducted on November 14, 2012 Results posted once auction is certified by ARB – anticipated November Air Resources Board September 20, 2012

Compliance Offsets Compliance offset program requires ARB accredited third-party verification Completed four training sessions to accredit verifiers Anticipate issuing Executive Orders in the Fall Leverage administrative capabilities of Offset Project Registries to implement the program Three companies have applied Anticipate accreditation in the Fall Program guidance is to be released this Fall Air Resources Board September 20,

Market Monitoring Activities Market monitor will work with ARB staff to evaluate auctions and market activities Emissions Market Assessment Committee Contract to provide independent analysis and advice to ARB Will discuss linkage, resource shuffling at September 24 meeting Federal monitoring and enforcement of carbon and energy markets and derivatives Market Simulation Group Contract to conduct simulations to stress test program design (e.g. purchase and holding limits) Air Resources Board September 20,

Other Implementation Activities Allocation Electricity distribution utility (EDU) allocation of vintage 2013 allowances occurred on September 14 Allocation of vintage 2013 allowances to industrial covered entities will occur by November 1 Industrial allocations calculated based on reported/verified product data and formulas listed in the regulation Auction Proceeds ARB to work with Governor’s Office, Administration, and the Legislature to develop strategic investment plan Air Resources Board September 20,

Conclusion ARB is on track for the Cap-and-Trade Regulation launch in Fall 2012 Tracking System Auction Platform Allocation Market Monitoring Air Resources Board September 20,