Carbon Pricing
RFF experts are informing the design and examining the impacts of carbon pricing to help leaders better understand the fiscal and environmental costs and benefits.
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Cap and Trade
Analyzing and advising on policies in the United States and elsewhere
Carbon Taxes
Examining potential impacts, revenue use options, and more.
Clean Energy Standards
Working with policymakers to provide economic analysis on potential legislation
Climate Policy in California
Evaluating climate policy in California, beginning with Assembly Bill 32.
RGGI
Analyzing programs in place through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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Policy Leadership Series — Mar 4, 2020
Policy Leadership Series with Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz
A conversation with former US Energy Secretary Moniz on global energy and climate policy
Technology-Inclusive Climate Strategy: An Open Race with Many Winners
Making the case for welcoming a range of potential solutions to tackle the global climate challenge while meeting the world’s energy and economic needs.
Issue Brief — Feb 12, 2020
Two Key Design Parameters in Clean Electricity Standards
An illustrative, simulation-based comparison of proposed carbon intensity benchmarks and target escalation methods
Issue Brief — Feb 12, 2020
Two Key Design Parameters in Clean Electricity Standards
An illustrative, simulation-based comparison of proposed carbon intensity benchmarks and target escalation methods
Report — Jan 30, 2020
Florida Climate Outlook: Assessing Physical and Economic Impacts through 2040
How will Florida be impacted by climate change—not in 100 years, but in 20? The questions are addressed in the Florida Climate Outlook: a comprehensive, visual report on the near-term physical and economic impacts of climate change and climate policy in Florida.
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.
Policy Leadership Series — Mar 4, 2020
Policy Leadership Series with Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz
A conversation with former US Energy Secretary Moniz on global energy and climate policy
RFF Live — Nov 21, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing: Exploring the Latest Global Developments
A review of the latest trends in carbon pricing worldwide
Conferences & Panels — Oct 30, 2019
Clean Energy Standards Capitol Hill Briefing
A lunchtime discussion on the effects of and policy considerations for Clean Energy Standards
Press Release — Feb 12, 2020
New Issue Brief Explores Effects of Two Key Design Choices in Clean Electricity Standards
RFF researchers model the CLEAN Future Act and the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019.
Press Release — Feb 4, 2020
New Episode of Resources Radio: "Extra! Extra! Listen All About It: A Conversation with Energy and Climate Journalist Amy Harder"
With accurate coverage of climate change more important than ever, Axios reporter Amy Harder elaborates on the crucial role of unbiased journalism.
Press Release — Jan 30, 2020
New Study Assesses Florida's Near-Term Climate Impacts
How will Florida be impacted by climate change—not in 100 years, but in 20?
Technology-Inclusive Climate Strategy: An Open Race with Many Winners
Making the case for welcoming a range of potential solutions to tackle the global climate challenge while meeting the world’s energy and economic needs.
Environmental Repercussions of Rideshares
New research from an RFF scholar investigates how ridesharing affects different cities, offering insights for policymakers who have concerns about environmental impacts.
Oregon Revamps Carbon Pricing Proposal for New Legislative Session
As Oregon considers a modified carbon pricing proposal, RFF Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw examines how this year’s bill compares to earlier iterations.