Governor's Task Force on Global Warming
Technical Advisory Group

Objectives:

1. Understand WRI´s inventory, and provide comments and input to improve that inventory as it is used for the Task Force´s purposes;
2. Carefully vet on the assumptions that are used by WRI and others in supporting the Task Force with emissions impacts and cost estimates, the reference case and the modeling we do and define the sensitivities that will need to be run in order to establish reasonable ranges of outcomes that give us confidence for decision-making; and
3. Recommend the models and related consultants to be used for the two modeling exercises, based upon a review of alternatives and the best understanding we can achieve of the strengths and shortcomings of the models and consultants, what they can and cannot do and performance experience, including the sophistication of models and the competence of the people who will be doing the work.

Past Meetings Include:

Full list of TAG meeting dates [PDF 8KB]

November 8, 2007

9:30 am to 12:30 pm; ICF/SSI and TAG

Agenda [PDF 20KB]

1:30 pm to 3:30 pm; ICF/SSI, TAG and Work Group Co-Chairs

Agenda [PDF 12KB]

Materials

An Introduction to Energy 2020 [PDF 457KB]
Jeff Amlin, SSI

October 18, 2007

Agenda [PDF 17KB]

October 9, 2007

Agenda [PDF 12KB]

October 4, 2007

Agenda [PDF 15KB]

Materials

September 27, 2007 Memo from ICF and SSI to the Technical Advisory Group [PDF 277KB]
This document "ENERGY 2020 - Overview of Data needs and Key Variables," provides an overview of data inputs and assumptions used in the ENERGY 2020 model and the sources of data proposed for the Reference Case.

September 19, 2007

Agenda [PDF 24KB]

Materials

Preliminary Data Requirements [PDF 20KB]
Initial list of data needed by ICF to build Wisconsin Reference Case

Presentations

Introduction to The Climate Registry [PDF 177KB]
Presentation on the largest climate initiative in North America, Joel Levin

Meeting Notes [PDF 16KB]

August 16, 2007

Meeting Products

August 16, 2007 Memo from Technical Advisory Group to Task Force Co-Chairs [PDF 19KB]
This document represents the Technical Advisory Group's recommendation of ICF International as modeling consultant for the Task Force.

August 14, 2007

Agenda

August 7, 2007

Meeting Products

August 8, 2007 Memo from Technical Advisory Group to Task Force Co-Chairs [PDF 22KB]
This document represents the Technical Advisory Group's evaluation of the World Resources Institute's Wisconsin 2003 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory.

August 2, 2007

Presentations

Modeling Climate Change Policies with ENERGY 2020
ICF International

The MRN-NEEM Model: Integrated Energy/Economy Analysis for Climate Policies/Legislation
CRA International

Modeling Potential GHG Reduction Policies in Wisconsin
NERA Economic Consulting

Documents Posted at the Request of Advisory Group Members

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1. The Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Profile of the Canadian Forest Products Industry [PDF 317KB]
   National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, October 2007
   Posted at the request of TAG member Craig Loehle with approval of Technical Advisory Group Co-Chairs
2. The Greenhouse Gas and Carbon Profile of the Global Forest Products Industry [PDF 310KB]
   National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, February 2007
   Posted at the request of TAG member Craig Loehle with approval of Technical Advisory Group Co-Chairs
3. Appendix B: Wind Deployment System (WinDS) Model-Specific Assumptions - DRAFT [PDF 1.2MB]
   National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), 2007
   Posted at the request of George Edgar, Technical Advisory Group Co-Chair
4. Rising Utility Construction Costs: Sources and Impacts [PDF 439KB]
   The Edison Foundation, Septmber 2007
   The purpose of this study is to a) document recent increases in the construction cost of utility infrastructure (generation, transmission, and distribution), b) identify the underlying causes of these increases, and c) explain how these increased costs will translate into higher rates that consumers might face as a result of required infrastructure investment. This report also provides a reference for utilities, regulators and the public to understand the issues related to recent construction cost increases.
   Posted at the request of George Edgar, Technical Advisory Group Co-Chair
5. Carbon and Climate Change - Key messages for policy makers [PDF 980KB]
   The Sustainable Forest Products Industry
   The The Sustainable Forest Products Industry discusses it's position as a "carbon manager," carbon opportunities and challenges, and policy recommendations.
   Posted at the request of the Technical Advisory Group Co-Chairs
6. EPRI-NRDC Environmental Assessment of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
   Electric Power Research Institute, July 2007
   In the most comprehensive environmental assessment of electric transportation to date, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) are examining the greenhouse gas emissions and air quality impacts of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The purpose of the program is to evaluate the nationwide environmental impacts of potentially large numbers of PHEVs over a time period of 2010 to 2050.
   Posted at the request of Kris Krause, Technical Advisory Group Co-Chair
   • Press Release [PDF 36KB]
   • Executive Summary - Volume 1 [PDF 938KB]
   • Executive Summary - Volume 2 [PDF 333KB]
   • Frequently Asked Questions [PDF 157KB]
7. Program on Technology Innovation: Economic Analysis of California Climate Initiatives: An Integrated Approach
   Electric Power Research Institute, May 2007
   Volume 1 - Summary for Policymakers [PDF exit DNR]
   Posted at the request of Kris Krause, Technical Advisory Group Co-Chair