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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Press Release — Nov 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today's Congress, with Marc Hafstead”
Marc Hafstead offers insight on the numerous carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today's Congress, with Marc Hafstead
In a special crossover episode with CSIS' Energy 360° podcast, Marc Hafstead analyzes the recent cluster of carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
RFF Live — Nov 21, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing: Exploring the Latest Global Developments
Join us on November 21 for a review of the latest trends in carbon pricing worldwide.
Journal Article — Nov 2, 2019
How to Avoid History Repeating Itself: The Case for an EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) Price Floor Revisited
In this article, the authors identify and confront four prominent arguments against the introduction of a European Union emissions trading scheme price floor.
Testimony and Public Comments — Oct 30, 2019
Hearing on Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for the Power Sector
Written Testimony Prepared for the Energy Subcommittee of the US House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Testimony and Public Comments — Oct 24, 2019
Comments on the Use of Renewable Energy Credits to Determine the Fuel Mix and GHG-Intensity of Power
Comments submitted to the California Energy Commission regarding proposed modifications to the Power Source Disclosure program
RFF Live — Nov 21, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing: Exploring the Latest Global Developments
Join us on November 21 for 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
RFF Live — Sep 20, 2019
The Future of Carbon Pricing: Examining 2019's New Proposals
Understanding the nuances of the many carbon pricing plans introduced so far this year
Press Release — Nov 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: “Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today's Congress, with Marc Hafstead”
Marc Hafstead offers insight on the numerous carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
Press Release — Oct 22, 2019
New Issue Brief: Options for Issuing Emissions Allowances in a Pennsylvania Carbon Pricing Policy
A new issue brief explores options for issuing emissions allowances in a Pennsylvania carbon pricing policy.
Press Release — Sep 30, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio: "A New York State of Carbon Pricing, with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan"
Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan discuss New York's energy plan and the promise of carbon pricing .
Carbon Pricing Proposals in Today's Congress, with Marc Hafstead
In a special crossover episode with CSIS' Energy 360° podcast, Marc Hafstead analyzes the recent cluster of carbon pricing proposals that have been introduced in the US Congress.
Marty Weitzman, In Memoriam
Gernot Wagner pays tribute to friend and colleague Marty Weitzman
Catalyzing Markets toward Sustainability, with Kyung-Ah Park
Kyung-Ah Park defines environmental markets and discusses their transformative potential in generating environmental solutions and large-scale change.