“The legislation that created cap-and-trade was explicit that the landmark program must achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective greenhouse gas reductions and minimize economic leakage.  These principles are core to the success of the program and critical to protecting Californians from even higher costs from climate and energy policy than they already are paying.

“Any review of program changes must start with protecting Californians from runaway costs, and for that to happen, our industry and other major contributors to our state’s economy must have a voice.”