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Speaking Engagement

Paul Hastings' Kevin Poloncarz to Speak at the Argus California Carbon & LCFS Summit

Monday, October 09, 2017 - Wednesday, October 11, 2017

12:00 AM GMT - 12:00 AM GMT

Napa Valley

North America’s carbon, emissions, and fuels markets are in a state of uncertainty under today’s policies. The current state of the California’s Cap-and-Trade and LCFS program  as well as federal emission initiatives have market participants questioning the future of their emissions obligations. 

Paul Hastings partner, Kevin Poloncaez will be participating on a panel titled "California's Cap-and-Trade Post 2020."

Track 2: Carbon MarketsTuesday, October 10, 2017 from 1:30 - 3:00pmCalifornia's Cap-and-Trade Post 2020

  • California’s AB 32 Scoping Plan and the Role of Cap-and-Trade: Is a cap-and-tax system a realistic alternative? How might proposed updates to California’s cap-and-trade impact compliance? What is in store for the program post 2020?

  • The impact on west coast utilities: How will utilities and industrials adapt to California's proposed changes?

  • Air quality regulations in California: How will air quality regulations change to complement California's climate policies? 

Speakers:Rajinder Sahota, Assistant Division Chief, California Air Resources BoardAdam Smith, Program Manager, Climate Policy, Southern California EdisonJulie Bussey, Climate Change Analyst, ChevronKevin Poloncarz, Partner, Paul Hastings

Join over 250 of your peers in Napa to better understand the changing dynamics of California's carbon and fuels markets as well as federal and emerging state emissions programs!