Cost Containment in California’s Cap-and-Trade System

Common Resources — Jul 3, 2013

Cap and Trade in California: Cost Management

California’s cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions took effect in January 2013, and as the period of enforcement unfolds, both regulat...

Common Resources — Oct 17, 2025

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.

On the Issues — Sep 18, 2025

On the Issues: US Impact on Global Emissions, Sunsetting Energy Regulations, and More

A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: US impact on global emissions, sunsetting energy regulations, and more.

Media Highlight — Sep 10, 2025

Wisconsin Public Radio: “Wild Rice Harvest Woes, How Carbon Fees Could Lower Energy Bills, and Prescribed Burn Training”

RFF Research Associate Nick Roy talks about his recent research on state-level carbon pricing plans.