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Explainer — Apr 15, 2020
Renewables 101: Integrating Renewable Energy Resources into the Grid
An exploration of how renewables connect to the grid, how these connections impact grid operations, and implications of a high penetration of renewables for the grid in the future.
Issue Brief — Jan 28, 2020
A New Approach in Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Initiative
This issue brief provides a description of the modifications to Oregon's House Bill 2020 and an overall assessment of the carbon pricing proposal.
Common Resources — Dec 2, 2019
The California ZEV Program: A Long and Bumpy Road, but Finally Some Success
A history of California's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, in three separate phases of the program's evolution.
Explainer — Apr 15, 2020
Renewables 101: Integrating Renewable Energy Resources into the Grid
An exploration of how renewables connect to the grid, how these connections impact grid operations, and implications of a high penetration of renewables for the grid in the future.
Issue Brief — Jan 28, 2020
A New Approach in Oregon’s Greenhouse Gas Initiative
This issue brief provides a description of the modifications to Oregon's House Bill 2020 and an overall assessment of the carbon pricing proposal.
Working Paper — Nov 20, 2019
California’s Evolving Zero Emission Vehicle Program: Pulling New Technology into the Market
California’s Zero Emission Vehicle program was created to bring electric vehicles to the market. The program has succeeded in some ways and struggled in others, and new major changes to the requirements will require more cost-effective, consistent approaches than have been used in the past.
Workshop/Seminar — Jan 23, 2018
California’s Climate Action: Leadership from the States
This event provided insights into California’s commitment to tackling climate change and protecting its natural environment.
Webinar — Jul 18, 2017
The Future of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Policy Choices and Implications for Cross-Border Linkage
On July 18, experts hosted an interactive online panel discussion about the proposed features of these competing pathways for the California cap-and-trade program, what modifications or amendments may be considered as they work through the legislative process, potential implications for the California carbon market, and the potential effects on linkage with the programs in Quebec, Ontario, and other jurisdictions that might consider linkage in the future.
Workshop/Seminar — Feb 25, 2015
Assessing Progress under California’s AB 32 Cap-and-Trade Program
California adopted a landmark climate law (AB 32) in 2006 and initiated a cap-and-trade program six years later. At this RFF seminar, experts from the Environmental Defense Fund presented their recent report on the program: Carbon Market California: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Golden State's Cap-and-Trade Program, Year Two.
Press Release — Aug 7, 2019
New Blog: “Is the California Vehicle Emissions Agreement a ‘PR Stunt’?”
Alan Krupnick and Joshua Linn discuss the vehicle emissions agreement between California and four automakers.
Media Highlight — Mar 20, 2019
As Carbon Pricing Proposals Multiply, What's the Right Carbon Price?
Media Highlight — Jan 12, 2018
No Longer Termed a ‘Failure,’ California’s Cap-and-Trade Program Faces a New Critique: Is It Too Successful?
Common Resources — Dec 2, 2019
The California ZEV Program: A Long and Bumpy Road, but Finally Some Success
A history of California's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, in three separate phases of the program's evolution.
Resources Radio — Nov 26, 2019
Waive Goodbye? The History and Future of the California Waiver, with Emily Wimberger
Emily Wimberger provides an overview of the California waiver―its history, why the Trump administration is moving to revoke it, and the broader impact it has on US environmental policy.
Resources Radio — Oct 22, 2019
The Economics of California’s Power Shutoffs, with Judson Boomhower
Daniel Raimi talks with Judson Boomhower about the economics of the recent public safety power shutoffs in northern California.