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The American Clean Energy and Security Act: Key Elements and Next Steps

By John Larsen on May 28, 2009

WRI’s analysis of emissions caps, allowances, offsets, and other critical components of the American Clean Energy and Security Act.

WRI Applauds Historic Step by the U.S. House of Representatives

May 22, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.

Jonathan Lash, president of the World Resources Institute congratulates Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA), Chairman Edward Markey (D-MA), and members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on their historic vote this evening to approve The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA).

Emission Reductions Under H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act, 2005-2050

May 19, 2009

[sidebar] Note: an update to this chart is available. For the latest information, go to [U.S.

Emissions Reductions Under The Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft: 2005-2050

April 21, 2009

[sidebar] Note: an update to this chart is available. For the latest information, go to [U.S.

Offset Quality and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

By Alexia Kelly on April 21, 2009

Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

By Sarah Forbes on April 21, 2009

Brief Summary of the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft

By John Larsen, Alexia Kelly and Robert Heilmayr on April 20, 2009

Update: The Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft was revised and renamed the American Clean Energy and Security Act, which was passed by the U.S. House on Friday, June 26th. This summary is now out of date. Find the updated Q&A here and detailed summary here.

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