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HR 763: Real Time Adjustments to Carbon Fee Schedule

HR 763 is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2019, with the title Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA).  It is nearly identical to the first EICDA, HR 7173 that was introduced in November 2018.  … Continue reading

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There Will Be Opportunities

The letter below was posted on the Bernardsville News website today.  Because of the COVID-19 crisis, the print edition is not now being published.  Bill Allen    04-05-20 EDITOR: Some see problems with every opportunity.  I try to see opportunities with … Continue reading

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ReEnergize America

Letter below was submitted to Bernardsville News on 05-11-19.  It was published in the online edition on 05-14-19 and in the print edition on 05-16-19. Carbon Dividend Act to Help “ReEnergize America” EDITOR: I’m interested in lots of things.  Climate … Continue reading

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New Mount Laurel Rules: Close the Gap!

I emailed the letter below to the Bernards Township Committee on January 28, submitted it officially at the regular meeting on January 29, and summarized the key points during the second public comment period. Bill Allen    01-29-19 To:                  Mayor and … Continue reading

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Mount Laurel Needs New Rules

Letter below was submitted to the Bernardsville News on 01-21-19.  It was published on line and in the print edition 0n 01-24-19 under the title “Affordable housing system needs a new design.” EDITOR What we call “Mount Laurel I” was … Continue reading

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Carbon Fee Schedule: Real Time Adjustments

HR 7173 was introduced in the House of Representatives on 11-27-18 with the title Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2018.  The bill provides for a system of carbon fee and dividend that the Citizens’ Climate Lobby has promoted … Continue reading

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Affordable Housing and Rezoning Mountainview Corporate Center

The letter below was prepared for the Bernards Township Committee meeting on 09-11-18.  Extracts were read and some other comments made during the public hearing on Ordinance 2405, and the full letter was emailed to the Township Clerk the next … Continue reading

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Donald J. Trump is a Russian agent

Letter below was submitted to Bernardsville News on 07-21-18.  It was published on line on 07-24-18 and in the print edition on 07-26-18. Comments following the press conference by well-known people are below the letter. EDITOR: “Agent:  a person who … Continue reading

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CFD 2.1: Distribution of Carbon Fee Dividends

Main proposal below was completed on 07-11-18 and an introduction was added on 11-23-18.  A formal CFD bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on 11-27-18.  It is HR-7173 and named the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act (EICDA) … Continue reading

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Carbon Dividend Administration

The Citizens’ Climate Lobby advocates a system of Carbon Fee and Dividend (CFD), in which revenues from steadily rising “carbon fees” on fossil fuels are returned monthly or quarterly to the private sector via dividends to consumers.  Administration of CFD … Continue reading

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