Climate Change Primer: Cap and Trade

State Carbon Prices Are Here to Stay

New analysis shows that the average price on carbon emissions across the United States will likely increase due to state policy, advancing nationwide decarbonization goals.

California’s Innovative Vision for Climate Policy and Energy Affordability

In late September, California passed a legislation package to help achieve the state’s climate neutrality goals. This blog post analyzes aspects of the legislation and describes how they work to reduce emissions, promote affordability, and more.

State-Level Carbon Pricing Could Cut Electricity Costs and Emissions

New research shows that a state-level carbon price could substantially reduce power sector emissions while reducing household electricity costs by an average of 6 percent.

Promoting Energy Affordability Using State Climate Policy

This issue brief explores how state governments can improve electricity affordability for households while advancing environmental goals.