Boom Shocka Locka

September 28, 2009
“The carbon-based free lunch is over. But while we can’t fix our climate problems for free, the price signal sent through a cap-and-trade system will drive low-carbon investments in the most inexpensive and efficient way possible. Putting a price on carbon is essential, because it will force us to do the cheapest things, like energy efficiency, first. Inaction on climate is not an option.”
— Exelon (one of the nation’s largest energy utilities) CEO John Rowe on leaving the Chamber of Commerce because of their vehement global warming denials.