State Climate Policy
RFF experts have had a long history of providing critical research and insights that inform state policy on a variety of environmental, energy, and climate issues.
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On the Issues — Sep 18, 2025
On the Issues: US Impact on Global Emissions, Sunsetting Energy Regulations, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: US impact on global emissions, sunsetting energy regulations, and more.
Media Highlight — Sep 10, 2025
Wisconsin Public Radio: “Wild Rice Harvest Woes, How Carbon Fees Could Lower Energy Bills, and Prescribed Burn Training”
RFF Research Associate Nick Roy talks about his recent research on state-level carbon pricing plans.
Resources Radio — Sep 9, 2025
The Role of Government Agencies in Wildlife Abundance, Decimation, and Recovery, with Dominic Parker
Dominic Parker discusses the first government-run environmental agencies in the United States—state wildlife agencies—and their influence on the survival of US wildlife.
Press Release — Aug 27, 2025
State-Level Carbon Pricing Could Cut Electricity Costs and Emissions
New research shows that a state-level carbon price could substantially reduce power sector emissions while reducing household electricity costs by an average of 6 percent.
Issue Brief — Aug 27, 2025
Promoting Energy Affordability Using State Climate Policy
This issue brief explores how state governments can improve electricity affordability for households while advancing environmental goals.
Report — May 13, 2025
Constraining the Choice Set: Oklahoma’s Limited Approach to Building Economic Resilience
The report presents insights on Oklahoma’s economic resilience strategies, relevant policies, and proposed program enhancements based on a set of interviews with key stakeholders.
Report — Apr 14, 2025
Job Exposure to Wildfire Risk in the American West
This report assesses job growth and wages in the West across five wildfire hazard categories.
Working Paper — Mar 14, 2025
Policy Opportunities for Achieving Maryland’s Clean Energy Goals
This paper evaluates regulatory measures to help Maryland achieve its 100 percent clean energy goal for electricity while ensuring affordability and resource adequacy.
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 6, 2024
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration
A webinar featuring industry experts exploring the impacts of mineral extraction efforts on local communities.
Webinar — Jul 6, 2023
Learning Sessions to Inform New York's Development of an Economy-Wide Cap-and-Invest Program
A webinar series by the Georgetown Climate Center, Columbia University's Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, and Resources for the Future.
RFF Live — Jul 7, 2022
Climate Change and the Supreme Court: West Virginia v. EPA
A conversation on the recent Supreme Court decision and its consequences for emissions regulation and climate change efforts
Webinar — Feb 7, 2018
Understanding Induced Earthquake Activity in Oklahoma
Understanding Induced Earthquake Activity in Oklahoma
On the Issues — Sep 18, 2025
On the Issues: US Impact on Global Emissions, Sunsetting Energy Regulations, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: US impact on global emissions, sunsetting energy regulations, and more.
Resources Radio — Sep 9, 2025
The Role of Government Agencies in Wildlife Abundance, Decimation, and Recovery, with Dominic Parker
Dominic Parker discusses the first government-run environmental agencies in the United States—state wildlife agencies—and their influence on the survival of US wildlife.
In Focus — Jul 31, 2025
In Focus: State-Level Carbon Pricing
This video shares insights about emissions trading systems, a state-level policy option to reduce emissions and raise revenue, with RFF Research Associate Nicholas Roy.
Common Resources — Jul 18, 2025
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Will See Improvements as Part of Third Program Review
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative recently performed its third review of the program, leading to recommended updates. This milestone reaffirms the regional carbon market, which may entice other states to align with the effort.
Media Highlight — Sep 10, 2025
Wisconsin Public Radio: “Wild Rice Harvest Woes, How Carbon Fees Could Lower Energy Bills, and Prescribed Burn Training”
RFF Research Associate Nick Roy talks about his recent research on state-level carbon pricing plans.
Press Release — Aug 27, 2025
State-Level Carbon Pricing Could Cut Electricity Costs and Emissions
New research shows that a state-level carbon price could substantially reduce power sector emissions while reducing household electricity costs by an average of 6 percent.
Media Highlight — Aug 15, 2025
E&E News: “Carbon Markets Rebound after Bondi Fails to Report on State Programs”
Research Associate Nicholas Roy comments on the reaction of state-level carbon markets to federal intervention.
Media Highlight — Jul 10, 2025
E&E News: “10 Northeast States Agree to Triple Rates of Emission Cuts”
RFF Senior Fellow Karen Palmer discusses the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s update.