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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Press Release — Nov 10, 2021
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
Journal Article — Nov 10, 2021
Should the EU ETS be Extended to Road Transport and Heating Fuels?
An article published in Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy outlines the benefits, costs, and policy design considerations of expanding the European Union’s Emissions Trading System to cover road transport and heating fuels—a move that would c
Explainer — Jun 21, 2021
Video Explainer: Carbon Pricing 101
Video Explainer: Carbon Pricing 101
Explainer — Mar 9, 2021
Federal Climate Policy 102: Economy-Wide Policy
Federal Climate Policy 102: Economy-Wide Policy
Journal Article — Nov 10, 2021
Should the EU ETS be Extended to Road Transport and Heating Fuels?
An article published in Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy outlines the benefits, costs, and policy design considerations of expanding the European Union’s Emissions Trading System to cover road transport and heating fuels—a move that would c
Explainer — Jun 21, 2021
Video Explainer: Carbon Pricing 101
Video Explainer: Carbon Pricing 101
Explainer — Mar 9, 2021
Federal Climate Policy 102: Economy-Wide Policy
Federal Climate Policy 102: Economy-Wide Policy
Data Tool — Oct 1, 2020
Carbon Pricing Bill Tracker
Compare bills introduced in the 116th Congress that would implement a price on carbon dioxide emissions
Workshops — Mar 13, 2020
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
Adding Mitigation Certainty to a US Carbon Tax: A Workshop on the REEP Symposium (Postponed)
RFF Live — Mar 28, 2019
Putting a Price on Carbon, with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Beyer
Putting a Price on Carbon, with Sen. Van Hollen and Rep. Beyer
Workshops — Jan 23, 2018
California’s Climate Action: Leadership from the States
California’s Climate Action: Leadership from the States
Webinar — Jul 18, 2017
The Future of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Policy Choices and Implications for Cross-Border Linkage
The Future of California’s Cap-and-Trade Program: Policy Choices and Implications for Cross-Border Linkage
Press Release — Nov 10, 2021
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
Press Release — Jul 14, 2020
A Flexible Cap-and-Trade Program Could Play an Important Role in Colorado’s Long-Term Climate Goals
A Flexible Cap-and-Trade Program Could Play an Important Role in Colorado’s Long-Term Climate Goals
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..
Resources Radio — Feb 9, 2021
Hug a Bus: How Cities Are Tackling Climate Change, with David Miller
David Miller describes how mayors can adeptly address climate change and explores sustainable innovations that are already being deployed in cities.
Resources Magazine — Jun 15, 2020
Looking Back at 50 Years of the Clean Air Act of 1970
A major retrospective analysis of the Clean Air Act reveals its many public health benefits, along with its associated costs.
Resources Magazine — Jun 15, 2020
Market-Based Approaches to Environmental Policy: A “Refresher” Course
This archived article drawn from a 2003 issue of Resources expounds on the effectiveness of market-based solutions to pollution problems.
Resources Magazine — Mar 18, 2020
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.