RGGI
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a joint cap-and-trade program committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Media Highlight — Jul 14, 2022
POLITICO: "The Battle over a Key(stone) Climate Fix"
Senior Research Analyst Maya Domeshek shares her insights on RGGI.
Media Highlight — Apr 26, 2022
E&E News: "Cap and Trade Gets a Big Win in Pennsylvania. Will It Last?"
Senior Fellow Karen Palmer remarks on Pennsylvania's recent move to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, an interstate cap-and-trade program.
Report — Oct 29, 2020
Building Performance Standards: Lessons from Carbon Policy
Building Performance Standards: Lessons from Carbon Policy
Explainer — Sep 30, 2020
Carbon Pricing 301: Advanced Topics in Carbon Pricing in the Electricity Sector
Carbon Pricing 301: Advanced Topics in Carbon Pricing in the Electricity Sector
Report — Oct 29, 2020
Building Performance Standards: Lessons from Carbon Policy
Building Performance Standards: Lessons from Carbon Policy
Explainer — Sep 30, 2020
Carbon Pricing 301: Advanced Topics in Carbon Pricing in the Electricity Sector
Carbon Pricing 301: Advanced Topics in Carbon Pricing in the Electricity Sector
Issue Brief — Mar 12, 2020
Interactions of Transportation Carbon Pricing with the Electricity Market in the TCI Region
Interactions of Transportation Carbon Pricing with the Electricity Market in the TCI Region
Issue Brief — Oct 3, 2019
State Policy Options to Price Carbon from Electricity in Pennsylvania
State Policy Options to Price Carbon from Electricity in Pennsylvania
Workshops — Jul 15, 2020
Exploring Innovative Transportation Policies
Exploring Innovative Transportation Policies
Workshops — Sep 6, 2018
States Moving Forward with Carbon Trading: The Nuts and Bolts of Linking State Programs
States Moving Forward with Carbon Trading: The Nuts and Bolts of Linking State Programs
Webinar — Jun 14, 2017
An Emissions Containment Reserve (ECR) for RGGI: A Report on the Analytical Results
An Emissions Containment Reserve (ECR) for RGGI: A Report on the Analytical Results
Webinar — Feb 7, 2017
An Emissions Containment Reserve (ECR) for RGGI: How Might It Work?
An Emissions Containment Reserve (ECR) for RGGI: How Might It Work?
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.
Resources Radio — Sep 30, 2019
A New York State of Carbon Pricing, with Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan
Karen Palmer and Daniel Shawhan provide expert insight on the future of carbon pricing in New York State.
Resources Radio — Aug 13, 2019
Paying for Pollution, with Gilbert Metcalf
Daniel Raimi and Gilbert Metcalf discuss the benefits and drawbacks of carbon policies.
Common Resources — Jan 24, 2019
Decarbonization in Vermont: An RFF Report for the Vermont State Legislature
A new RFF report examines different policies to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Vermont.
Media Highlight — Jul 14, 2022
POLITICO: "The Battle over a Key(stone) Climate Fix"
Senior Research Analyst Maya Domeshek shares her insights on RGGI.
Media Highlight — Apr 26, 2022
E&E News: "Cap and Trade Gets a Big Win in Pennsylvania. Will It Last?"
Senior Fellow Karen Palmer remarks on Pennsylvania's recent move to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, an interstate cap-and-trade program.
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 .