Seize the business opportunities in the budding US carbon market

Lisa Jacobson, Executive Director, Business Council for Sustainable Energy

 

What do you and your organization do in the Carbon Markets sector?

Represent buyers and suppliers of clean energy carbon credits

What do you consider to be the most interesting developments and biggest challenges in the North American carbon market at this time?

Uncertainty; complexity of national approach – though national approach is NEEDED

If regulated emission reductions become mandatory in the US, who stands to be most affected by this, and what would you recommend to anyone worried about impending legislation ?

Large emitters – power sector; industrials, consumers (b/c of indirect impacts)

How do you see the North American Carbon Market looking in 5 years’ time?

It will most likely just be starting implementation phase

What do you see as key to building a truly global carbon market?

US approach with linkages