Topic: climate legislation

A bill that strips the EPA of its authority or that sets a weak cap on greenhouse gas emissions could do more harm than good.

The Senate must consider several important issues before designing an electric power-only emissions trading program.

PECPA is unlikely to achieve estimated future emissions reductions.

This summary provides a concise overview of the carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) and related provisions in the American Power Act, released as a discussion draft by Senators John

This document provides a detailed summary of the greenhouse gas (GHG) offset provisions in the American Power Act, which was introduced by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 11, 2010.[^1]

This analysis provides an assessment of reductions in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to total U.S. emissions that could be achieved by pollution reduction proposals currently under consideration in the 111th Congress. A full description of the methods and assumptions behind this analysis can be found in the Appendix of the PDF document.

This chart presents total net greenhouse gas reductions achieved by the APA, the CLEARA and the ACESA relative to U.S. historical and projected emissions under the three reduction scenarios..

This summary provides a concise overview of the American Power Act (APA) released as a discussion draft by Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman on May 12, 2010.

This summary provides a concise overview of the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (here in referred to as the ACELA) as reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 17,

This post originally appeared on the National Journal Energy & Environment Blog.

While Earth Day’s founders couldn’t have predicted it, acting on climate change has become the country’s great unfinished business.

U.S. policymakers at the federal, regional and state level are discussing market-based policies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Below are answers to commonly asked questions about the scope of such legislation and the costs and benefits for business.

This summary provides a concise overview of S. 2877, the Carbon Limits and Energy for America’s Renewal Act (herein referred to as CLEARA), as introduced by Senators Cantwell and Collins on December 11, 2009.

Federal legislators should look to the states for some key lessons on cap-and-trade.

An explanation of how WRI conducts analysis of climate and energy proposals before the US Congress.

Important Considerations for a “Utility Only” Climate Bill

A “Utility Only” Cap on Emissions?

Emissions Reductions from Senator Lugar’s “Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act”

WRI Summary of the Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and Related Provisions of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

Detailed Summary of the American Power Act of 2010 Offset Provisions

Emissions Reductions Under Pollution Reduction Proposals in the 111th U.S. Congress

Net Estimates of Emission Reductions Under Pollution Reduction Proposals in the 111th Congress, 2005-2050

WRI Summary of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

WRI Summary of S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act

To Wean U.S. Off Oil, Climate Bill is Key Step

Unfinished Business on Earth Day's 40th Anniversary

Bottom Line on Climate Bill Compliance

WRI Summary of the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act

"Synchronized Swimming": The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative

WRI Responds to Questions about CLEAR Act Analysis Methodology

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