Money to be Made from "Cap & Trade"

We’ve heard your feedback and, not surprisingly, the overwhelming majority of our readers who responded to the June 22nd article “The Green Road to Copenhagen” were opposed to the Copenhagen Protocol and the pending “Cap & Trade” Bill. Many of you were opposed to increased regulations and tax liabilities during this fragile economic period. Many of you were also opposed to the idea that America would somehow allow for other countries to dictate our domestic policies. Sadly, if there’s anything we’ve learned from the passing of the “Spending Bill” it’s that the American Government cares little, if at all, about the interests and opinions of the masses of which it represents.

That being said, perhaps it’s time we take a long hard look at our portfolios and consider making strategic moves if this pending legislation, which President Obama is strongly advocating, should pass.

So, which companies are poised to capitalize from the Cap & Trade Bill and the Copenhagen Protocol? For starters, carbon-compliance and monitoring companies like the United Kingdoms’ Hedra PLC and EmissionsLogic.

Before being acquired by Mouchel in 2008, Hedra PLC was the UK’s leading independent consultancy specializing in Utilities and public sector markets. Should the “Cap & Trade” Bill pass companies like Hedra will work with businesses so they understand their obligations under this new set of laws.

More laws = more lawyers.

EmissionsLogic is the one-stop-shop for environmental compliance solutions. They provide everything from monitoring solutions, regulatory compliance oversight, evaluation of energy reduction and abatement projects to allowance and carbon-credit trading. They also assist companies with reporting and third-party auditing. Think of them as the Pricewaterhouse Coopers of energy compliance.

Energy compliance companies aren’t the only businesses poised to capitalize from this energy and policy revolution. Companies like Clipper Windpower, who manufacture and maintain the massive windmills seen in “eco-friendly” commercials, stand to make a pretty penny as our nation’s energy dependency is transferred to renewable resources like wind and solar.

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