Compact of Mayors Emissions Scenario Model
The technical note describes the methodologies used in the model for estimating collective greenhouse gas impacts of Compact of Mayors cities.
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How Pennsylvania Can Meet Its Clean Power Plan Targets
This fact sheet examines how Pennsylvania can use its existing policies and infrastructure to meet its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan while minimizing compliance costs, ensuring reliability, and harnessing economic opportunities. Read about additional analyses in WRI's fact sheet...
How Virginia Can Meet Its Clean Power Plan Targets
This fact sheet examines how Virginia can use its existing policies and infrastructure to meet its emission standards under the Clean Power Plan while minimizing compliance costs, ensuring reliability, and harnessing economic opportunities. Read about additional analyses in WRI's fact sheet...
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