| Does it make sense to allow those with open space | | | | more costs. If the costs rise significantly, other energy |
| property to secure energy carbon credits, in trade for | | | | companies and manufacturers will eventually enter the |
| not developing on their property to save wildlife? The | | | | market with less polluting equipment to do the same |
| question is relevant because many people who have | | | | thing, but that will happen anyway as the costs of R |
| such property do not plan on developing the properties | | | | and D for new alternative energies and pollution saving |
| anyway, thus they would be getting "free money" and | | | | equipment get critical mass in order to enjoy the |
| in the process this would increase the land values by | | | | economies of scale. |
| that amount plus a speculation factor. | | | | Thus, why do we need an energy trading scheme? |
| Additionally, these carbon credits will be bought by | | | | Now, do not get me wrong, if such energy carbon |
| traders, who will make money and sell those credits to | | | | credits are available, I will be involved and I will make |
| corporations who already pollute and have no interest | | | | money on them, nevertheless, it seems like a bunch of |
| in stopping whatever it is that they are doing, it will only | | | | hot air to me. Therefore, I question those who are |
| cost them more to do it. These costs will be passed | | | | promoting these schemes and would like to have a |
| on to all consumers and that will mimic inflation, thus, | | | | serious debate or national discussion on this issue. I |
| resemble an over all tax on everything we buy. | | | | think the American People deserve at least that much. |
| There will be no less pollution in the short term, only | | | | Sincerely, Lance. |