Make no mistake about it: the federal government is adopting strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change. B&D Consulting's professionals have been on the forefront of ground-breaking legislation which covers cap-and-trade for greenhouse gases, multi-pollutant emissions, ozone-depleting chemicals, carbon taxes and renewable electricity standards. In addition, we are experienced with the critical EPA rulemakings such as greenhouse gas reporting, renewable fuel standards, endangerment finding, greenhouse gas tailoring and hydrofluorocarbons. Our bi-partisan team uses unique industry and political experience to develop multi-disciplinary strategies for our clients that fall in line with state, regional, national and international climate change policies.
While Congress continues to consider climate change legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the EPA is moving forward to finalize rules to regulate emissions under existing Clean Air Act authority.
We work to ensure our client's federal affairs objectives are recognized by potential legislation and regulation. B&D Consulting's energy, climate and environment team has represented clients on complex greenhouse gas issues before Congress, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Departments of Energy, Agriculture, Transportation and Treasury. Our advocacy service assists clients through formulation and execution of Congressional and regulatory strategies, including writing core messages and materials as well as identifying policymaking champions, to achieve their federal affairs goals.
Recent examples of our experience include:
- Represented a stakeholder in the proposed Renewable Fuel Standards update by submitting formal comments to the EPA and arranging meetings with agency officials and third-party stakeholders
- Worked with clients to draft Congressional testimony and to formulate legislative amendments to climate change legislation
- Secured legislative language for a client ensuring eligibility under an expanded definition of accepted technologies covered by a Federal Renewable Electricity Standard
- Analyzed, drafted and submitted public comments for clients that have specific concerns with complex Federal regulations on climate change
- Addressed cutting-edge legal, statutory and regulatory issues relating to the capture and storage of carbon dioxide both at the state and Federal levels