DEC Announces 'Value of Carbon' Guidance to Measure Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Multiple stories from New York state news channels cite RFF's involvement with the creation of new state-wide emissions guidance.

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Date

Dec. 31, 2020

News Type

Media Highlight

Source

WIVB4

" The Value of Carbon guidance, developed by DEC in consultation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the non-profit organization Resources for the Future, establishes a monetary value for the avoided emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide; provides an up-to-date review of approaches used by other governments to place a value on emissions; and identifies future areas of work, including placing a value on other greenhouse gases and air pollutants."

Topics

Social Cost of Carbon

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Kevin Rennert is a fellow at RFF. He also serves as director of the Comprehensive Climate Strategies Program and the Federal Climate Policy Initiative.

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