City residents vote to tax selves for carbon use (Boulder, CO)

[jpak]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15651688/

Voters in a Colorado university town nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains have passed the country’s first municipal carbon tax to fight global warming.

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The Boulder tax will raise average home bills $1.33 per month and businesses will pay an extra $3.80 per month, according to the town. The tax will generate about $1 million for the city annually. Utility Xcel Energy will collect the tax.

The money will fund energy audits for homes and businesses and visits by energy experts to advise homeowners how to save energy through means such as energy efficient lighting and insulation.

Residents that choose to purchase wind power will not be assessed the tax.

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:thumbsup: Boulder

[kestrel91316]

1. I can just see the RWers getting an attack of the vapors over this -

$1.33 PER MONTH!!!!!!!!!!! Whatever will we do??????

On second thought, this being Boulderia, I don't think there ARE any RWers in town.........

[YankeyMCC]

2. Nice move Bouldarians!

k&r

Here's to hoping this seed will sprout and spread.

[Straight Shooter]

3. Kudos to Boulder.

:thumbsup:

[mom cat]

4. Boulder is in a prime location for wind power. This is excelent!