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.
Read about policy options in an issue brief.
Projected Effects of the Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019
How would the proposed act affect emissions?
Evaluation of Power Sector Emissions Reduction Pathways
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
Conferences — Jul 27, 2011
A Federal Clean Energy Standard: Understanding Important Policy Elements
Clean Energy Standard Carries $1.8T Upside—Study
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.
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