Forum discusses Proposition 87, concerning “Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on California Oil. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.” The measure establishes a $4 billion program to reduce oil and gasoline usage by 25 percent, with research and production incentives for alternative energy, education and training, funded by a tax of 1.5-6 percent on producers of oil extracted in California.
Proposition 87: Alternative Energy
Forum discusses Proposition 87, concerning "Alternative Energy. Research, Production, Incentives. Tax on California Oil. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute." The measure establishes a $4 billion program to reduce oil and gasoline usage by 25 percent, with research and production incentives for alternative energy, education and training, funded by a tax of 1.5-6 percent on producers of oil extracted in California.
Guests:
Brendan McCarthy, spokesman for the Legislative Analyst's Office
Emily Rusch, consumer advocate at CALPIRG
Nick Deluca, spokesperson for Cogen Works, a coalition for energy efficiency and reliability