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MGM International Carbon Management Services

MGM International Carbon Management Services. March 2009. Alfredo Nicastro – Short Bio. Brazilian – civil engineer (1991); in US since early 2003 Executive Leadership in Univ. of Michigan

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MGM International Carbon Management Services

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  1. MGM InternationalCarbon Management Services March 2009

  2. Alfredo Nicastro – Short Bio • Brazilian – civil engineer (1991); in US since early 2003 • Executive Leadership in Univ. of Michigan • Senior sales and operations manager with a strong background directing international engineering and consulting operations. Experience in environmental, waste management, carbon management, energy and industrial businesses in both management and staff positions (doer-seller), serving clients in different industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining & Minerals, Manufacturing, Power & Utilities, among others. • Over 10 years with CH2M HILL one of the largest E&C firms in the world; 5 years leading carbon management practices

  3. MGM Background • Founder and CEO Marco Monroy is an industry visionary that helped shape the Carbon Industry as it is known today !!! • Driven by Innovation … • MGM is Pioneer of Carbon Sector (2000) ●●● MGM InternationalTM received the Carbon Market Award 2005 for “The Best CDM & JI Project Developer” by the carbon industry. ●●● • Privately owned (38% Morgan Stanley) • Recognized as a Top Developer early in Kyoto days … • Only carbon developer with 100% project registration success rate • 2 Nobel Prize Winners (IPCC) in our full time team

  4. MGM in a Snapshot • Carbon Solutions Provider • Almost 200 Projects under Implementation • Over 100 Multidisciplinary Professionals Worldwide • Global Footprint (11countries) • Industry Diversity • Technical and Methodology Development Expertise • Full Service Solutions

  5. Projects & Locations Worldwide Global Presence Projects

  6. Types of Projects

  7. Technology Expertise Methodologies Development MGM has developed eight methodologies that have become the first of their kind and the basis for other consolidated methodologies. Our team of scientists and experts continuously strive to create new enhanced methodologies.

  8. Services Provided • Greenhouse Gas Inventories & Carbon Footprint • Feasibility Studies • Project Identification & Development • Program Management • Carbon Finance Services • MGMonitoring Services • Commercialization • Carbon Management Strategy • Risk Management Services • Project due-diligence • Regulatory Support • Project & Portfolio risk assessment • Carbon Liability and Assets Valuation • Project Management Services • Project Monitoring

  9. Full Service Capabilities Global Partners, Consultants & Agents Business Model Flexibility Global & Regional Regulatory Framework Partnership with Technology Providers MGM Monitoring

  10. MGM Strenghts MGM International Provides • Extensive hands-on experience in project development • Deep understanding of carbon markets and regulatory framework • Experience with diversity of project types and sectors • In-house technology expertise • Multidisciplinary team (scientists, economists, engineers, traders, regulatory experts, etc) • Global and local presence in developing countries • Extensive experience in Portfolio Management (over 200 projects and 100 MtCO2 ) • Complete suite of carbon management services and tools • Full service solution • International Reputation

  11. US Carbon Market Towards a compliance market • Clear break from Bush policy • Strong commitment towards renewable energy & RPS • Energy efficiency integral part of the solution • Stimulation for research & deployment of new/clean technology • Elimination of favorable tax treatment to Big Oil • Re-engagement in international cap & trade discussions • US regulatory development & active leadership creates environment for China and maybe India taking on hard targets …. timing & structure uncertain

  12. US Cap & Trade LegislationCurrent Expectations • National greenhouse gas regulation (cap & trade system) expected in 2012 • Cap & trade legislation expected to be debated in Congress this year and passed in early 2010 or 2011 • Domestic and international political considerations are shaping policy development • Major considerations • Impact on competitiveness of US industry (international linkage) • Early action credits • Renewable portfolio standard • Promotion of energy efficiency & smart grid • Use of international offsets

  13. US State and Regional Cap-and-Trade Initiatives Source: Climate Change 101, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, p 11.

  14. State and Regional Action • RGGI (North East) and CA are leading the pack • Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI - regulates power plants >20 MW) • Targets to reduce CO2 emissions by 10% by 2018; started 1/1/2009 • California AB 32 offers economy wide approach • Goal: reduce to 1990 levels by 2020 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 • Combines direct regulation (mandatory destruction of certain gases), voluntary actions, fees (for high GWP refrigerant usage), standards (for automobile emissions), policy incentives (33% Renewables target), and cap & trade. • National program will most likely follow this approach, i.e. combining cap & trade with other measures to reduce non-capped emissions. • Major trend - Texas willing to join RGGI

  15. Questions & Answers Open Discussion !!!

  16. Contact information Alfredo Nicastro anicastro@mgminter.com 786-425-9251

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