Clean Energy Standards
Clean energy standards offer a technology-neutral approach to reducing carbon emissions in the electricity sector. Experts at RFF are currently working with policymakers to provide economic analysis on potential clean energy standard legislation.
Analysis of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019
How would the proposed act affect emissions?
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Working Paper — Feb 18, 2021
Price Limits in a Tradable Performance Standard
In this paper, researchers develop a simple analytical model to derive the welfare comparison between tradable performance standards and a price-based alternative.
Media Highlight — Jan 10, 2021
Liberal States Are Biden's Best Partner As He Looks to Slash Emissions Quickly
A piece in the Washington Examiner and Denver Gazette references Senior Research Associate Kathryne Cleary's expertise on state-level clean energy standards.
Common Resources — Dec 22, 2020
Cash for Clunkers 2.0: Targeting Scrappage Subsidies to Cut Costs
Scrappage programs can be unduly expensive, though programs that target vehicles based on odometer readings can reduce emissions at much lower costs.
Working Paper — Feb 18, 2021
Price Limits in a Tradable Performance Standard
In this paper, researchers develop a simple analytical model to derive the welfare comparison between tradable performance standards and a price-based alternative.
Working Paper — Dec 14, 2020
Benefits of Energy Technology Innovation Part 1: Power Sector Modeling Results
The first in a series on the effects of cost reductions for advanced energy technologies, this working paper uses a power sector model to assess the potential societal benefits of reducing the costs of five advanced energy technologies.
Working Paper — Nov 17, 2020
Tradable Performance Standards in the Transportation Sector
This working paper reviews the effectiveness of credit trading for a number of programs designed to promote clean technology advancement in the transportation sector.
Media Highlight — Jan 10, 2021
Liberal States Are Biden's Best Partner As He Looks to Slash Emissions Quickly
A piece in the Washington Examiner and Denver Gazette references Senior Research Associate Kathryne Cleary's expertise on state-level clean energy standards.
Press Release — Dec 14, 2020
Advanced Energy Tech Could Drive $47B in Annual Power Sector Benefits by 2050
New analysis of advanced energy technologies finds that cost reductions could lead to billions of dollars per year in benefits in the United States, with most of those benefits seen in lower consumer electricity bills.
Press Release — Nov 17, 2020
Tradable Performance Standards: Innovation through Regulation
A new working paper reviews the effectiveness of credit trading for a number of programs designed to promote clean technology advancement in the transportation sector.
Common Resources — Dec 22, 2020
Cash for Clunkers 2.0: Targeting Scrappage Subsidies to Cut Costs
Scrappage programs can be unduly expensive, though programs that target vehicles based on odometer readings can reduce emissions at much lower costs.
Resources Radio — Dec 31, 2019
2019 Year in Review: Energy and Environmental Policy, with Susan Tierney and Sarah Ladislaw
Susan Tierney and Sarah Ladislaw discuss the most significant developments in environmental and energy policy over the last year.
Common Resources — Aug 14, 2019
Do Environmental Regulations Kill Jobs?
Marc Hafstead explores six key takeaways from recent work on jobs and environmental regulations.