# I am seeking consideration for Carbon Xprint as a viable carbon mitigation strategy. Carbon Xprint is a patent pending process that certifies carbon allowances by making a socially responsible investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency. A company or individual offset their carbon footprint by buying a term deposit or a bond from a financial institution or utility. The instrument is priced at the cost of one ton of greenhouse gas. If one ton of GHG is $25 then ten tons would be $250. The purchase certifies that the entity took action for their GHG emissions. The financial institution pools these deposits and dedicates this pool of money to finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. At the end of the term the entity gets their money back plus interest. Recap A company or individual has a need or desire to reduce their Carbon Footprint. They measure their carbon footprint. Purchase Carbon Xprint CDs or Bonds based on tons of GHG They are certified for taking responsibility for their GHG

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# This process is flexible. In the future the EGU could use the capital and interest earned for a down payment on their own GHG reduction project. They could donate the bonds as part of their charitable giving. The Utility could also use the Carbon Xprint process to sell Utility Revenue Bonds raising capital dedicated to creating renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage, smart grids, and other greenhouse gas reductions projects. Since the utility and their customers share responsibility of creating carbon pollution, they could share carbon allowances. The sale of bonds purchased by the customers would be used as allowances against the utilities carbon pollution limit set by the EPA. The customers could purchase these bonds manually or they could be automatically purchased on their bill each time their energy usage created one ton of greenhouse gas.

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# The current approaches are defensive postures designed to hold our ground. A successful approach will be one that is on the offensive, creating, building progressing and gaining new ground. Nothing motivates like progress. Carbon Xprint addresses two of climate changes biggest needs. The need to take action for our carbon pollution and the need for trillions of dollars in investment to change our energy infrastructure. It rewards action today and gets money to where it is needed to do the most good, creating energy efficiency and renewable energy. It is a simple, flexible, and profitable approach.