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.
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Media Highlight — Nov 8, 2023
New York Times: “A Package of Bold Laws Puts Michigan on a Fast Track to Renewable Energy”
RFF Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw comments on Michigan's groundbreaking new climate package.
On the Issues — Jun 23, 2023
On the Issues: Protecting Coastal Communities, Electric Truck Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: protecting coastal communities, electric truck infrastructure, and more.
Common Resources — Nov 15, 2021
Effective Incentives for Hydrogen Production, with Long- and Near-Term Climate Benefits
A tax credit for clean hydrogen will likely appear in the Build Back Better Act, but the details keep changing—and from the most recent House draft of the bill, not for the better.
Media Highlight — Oct 6, 2021
The 2020 Climate Policy No One is Talking About
The 2020 Climate Policy No One is Talking About
Issue Brief — Sep 16, 2021
Emissions Projections under Alternative Climate Policy Proposals
In this issue brief, RFF researchers estimate the projected energy-related carbon dioxide emissions under different climate policy proposals.
Issue Brief — Jul 29, 2021
Evaluation of Power Sector Emissions Reduction Pathways
Evaluation of Power Sector Emissions Reduction Pathways
Issue Brief — Jul 14, 2021
Advanced Clean Energy Infrastructure: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Advanced Clean Energy Infrastructure: Effects of the Draft Energy Infrastructure Act
Report — Jul 12, 2021
An 80×30 Clean Electricity Standard: Carbon, Costs, and Health Benefits
An 80×30 Clean Electricity Standard: Carbon, Costs, and Health Benefits
RFF Live — Sep 24, 2021
80x30—Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition
A panel discussion exploring federal policy action to achieve 80 percent clean electricity by 2030
Advanced Energy Technologies Series — Jul 30, 2021
Clean Energy Innovation: How Beneficial is Government Funding?
Clean Energy Innovation: How Beneficial is Government Funding?
Conference — Jul 27, 2011
A Federal Clean Energy Standard: Understanding Important Policy Elements
A Federal Clean Energy Standard: Understanding Important Policy Elements
On the Issues — Jun 23, 2023
On the Issues: Protecting Coastal Communities, Electric Truck Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: protecting coastal communities, electric truck infrastructure, and more.
Common Resources — Nov 15, 2021
Effective Incentives for Hydrogen Production, with Long- and Near-Term Climate Benefits
A tax credit for clean hydrogen will likely appear in the Build Back Better Act, but the details keep changing—and from the most recent House draft of the bill, not for the better.
Common Resources — Sep 30, 2021
Is the Clean Electricity Performance Program Feasible?
The Clean Electricity Performance Program, which would require utilities to deploy more clean electricity, may feature in the reconciliation bill. Evidence suggests that the ambitious program could be feasible and help spur investment in renewables.
Common Resources — Sep 16, 2021
Under Construction: The Build Back Better Act
RFF experts assess early committee drafts of the Build Back Better Act, a far-reaching bill designed around the Senate’s unique reconciliation process that addresses clean energy and infrastructure spending.
Media Highlight — Nov 8, 2023
New York Times: “A Package of Bold Laws Puts Michigan on a Fast Track to Renewable Energy”
RFF Senior Fellow Dallas Burtraw comments on Michigan's groundbreaking new climate package.
Media Highlight — Oct 6, 2021
The 2020 Climate Policy No One is Talking About
The 2020 Climate Policy No One is Talking About
Media Highlight — Sep 4, 2021
How Democrats Plan To Clean Up The US Power Sector
How Democrats Plan To Clean Up The US Power Sector
Media Highlight — Jul 12, 2021
Clean Energy Standard Carries $1.8T Upside—Study
Clean Energy Standard Carries $1.8T Upside—Study