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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Common Resources — May 4, 2021
Can the United States Reach New Climate Goals Set by the Biden Administration?
New RFF research shows that three prominent federal climate policy proposals can drive substantial emissions reductions, particularly if combined—but additional policies or greater ambition will be needed to achieve new US emissions goals.
Press Release — Apr 28, 2021
Estimated Benefits of Funding for Advanced Energy Technologies More Than 6 Times the Costs
Expert analysis and RFF modeling show that the funding for key technologies proposed in the Energy Act of 2020 would create significant societal benefits—namely lower electricity bills, public health improvements, and climate benefits due to emissions reductions.
Issue Brief — Apr 28, 2021
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Projected Effects of Proposed US Funding for Advanced Energy Technologies
Expert analysis and RFF modeling show that authorizing funding for key technologies under the Energy Act of 2020 would create significant societal benefits from 2040-2060. Combined with a clean energy standard, a majority of these benefits would come from lower consumer electric bills.
Working Paper — Apr 28, 2021
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Projected Effects of Proposed US Funding for Advanced Energy Technologies
A rigorous survey of technology experts with detailed simulation modeling estimates some of the benefits of increased research, development, and demonstration funding for several advanced energy technologies.
Issue Brief — Apr 28, 2021
The Value of Advanced Energy Funding: Projected Effects of Proposed US Funding for Advanced Energy Technologies
Expert analysis and RFF modeling show that authorizing funding for key technologies under the Energy Act of 2020 would create significant societal benefits from 2040-2060. Combined with a clean energy standard, a majority of these benefits would come from lower consumer electric bills.
Issue Brief — Apr 27, 2021
Emissions Projections for a Trio of Federal Climate Policies
New modeling by Resources for the Future shows that three prominent climate policy proposals, either in isolation or combined, do not reduce emissions enough to meet the Biden administration’s new climate goals.
Press Release — Apr 28, 2021
Estimated Benefits of Funding for Advanced Energy Technologies More Than 6 Times the Costs
Expert analysis and RFF modeling show that the funding for key technologies proposed in the Energy Act of 2020 would create significant societal benefits—namely lower electricity bills, public health improvements, and climate benefits due to emissions reductions.
Press Release — Apr 27, 2021
Major Proposed Policies Not Enough to Reach US and International Climate Goals
New modeling by Resources for the Future shows that three prominent climate policy proposals, either in isolation or combined, do not reduce emissions enough to meet the Biden administration’s new climate goals.
Media Highlight — Mar 9, 2021
What You Need to Know About Democrats' New Energy Legislation
Senior Research Associate Kathryne Cleary discusses the political viability of a clean energy standard with the Financial Times.
Common Resources — May 4, 2021
Can the United States Reach New Climate Goals Set by the Biden Administration?
New RFF research shows that three prominent federal climate policy proposals can drive substantial emissions reductions, particularly if combined—but additional policies or greater ambition will be needed to achieve new US emissions goals.
On the Issues — Apr 9, 2021
What’s in Biden’s Infrastructure Plan, Interior Department Commits to Conservation, and More
A weekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars.
Common Resources — Mar 17, 2021
Eliminating Transportation Sector Emissions: Don’t Forget Trucks
Trucks are a challenge to decarbonize, though policy shifts and new technologies could speed the deployment of a lower-carbon fleet.