Cap and Trade
Market-based cap-and-trade programs to regulate pollution from development and production exist across sectors and around the world. RFF experts played critical roles in the design of such programs in California and the Northeast, as well as internationally, and continue to analyze and advise on policies in the United States and elsewhere.
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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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Carbon Pricing in Oregon
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Data Tool — Mar 18, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
A Blueprint for Durable Climate Policy: The Evolution of RGGI
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a model program for others that have a similar mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Issue Brief — Mar 12, 2020
Interactions of Transportation Carbon Pricing with the Electricity Market in the TCI Region
Several eastern jurisdictions are participating in a regional effort to coordinate investment in cleaner transportation and infrastructure. We examine how this initiative might affect the power sector through electrification of transportation.
Data Tool — Mar 18, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
Issue Brief — Mar 12, 2020
Interactions of Transportation Carbon Pricing with the Electricity Market in the TCI Region
Several eastern jurisdictions are participating in a regional effort to coordinate investment in cleaner transportation and infrastructure. We examine how this initiative might affect the power sector through electrification of transportation.
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.
Workshop/Seminar — Mar 13, 2020
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
A discussion on how to address emissions uncertainty in US carbon tax design
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2019
Putting a Price on Carbon, with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Beyer
Unpacking elements of the proposed cap and dividend legislation and the landscape for a carbon pricing policy
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.
Media Highlight — Sep 4, 2019
"Climate Town Hall: Several Democratic Candidates Embrace a Carbon Tax"
RFF President Richard G. Newell is quoted in a New York Times article on how different 2020 presidential candidates view a price on carbon.
Press Release — Aug 14, 2019
New Research from Hafstead and Williams on Jobs and Environmental Regulations
Marc Hafstead and Roberton Williams reveal six key takeaways from recent research on jobs and environmental regulations..
Press Release — May 30, 2019
New Paper on Addressing the Urgency of More Stringent Climate Change Policy
A paper by Lawrence H. Goulder explores how economists can address climate change by integrating considerations of urgency in their analyses.
A Blueprint for Durable Climate Policy: The Evolution of RGGI
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a model program for others that have a similar mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
Marty Weitzman, In Memoriam
Gernot Wagner pays tribute to friend and colleague Marty Weitzman