Market-Based Policies

A growing number of jurisdictions are adopting market-based climate policies. By putting a price on carbon, these policies give businesses the incentive to innovate so they can cut emissions at the lowest possible cost.

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U.S. State Carbon Pricing Policies

Compared to command-and-control regulations, carbon pricing is a market-based mechanism […]

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Publication
Carbon Border Adjustment Provisions in the 118th Congress

Carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAM) are an emerging set of […]

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Carbon Pricing Proposals in the 118th Congress

There are various market-based approaches to pricing carbon (e.g., carbon […]

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U.S. State Electricity Portfolio Standards

Twenty-five states and the District of Columbia require electric utilities […]

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Blog Post
In-value-chain credits: How a new twist could help companies meet climate targets and fill the finance gap
Carbon Border Adjustments
Publication
Carbon Border Adjustments: Considerations for Policymakers

Carbon border adjustments, also referred to as “carbon border adjustment […]

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Carbon Pricing Proposals in the 117th Congress

Carbon pricing offers a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas […]

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Carbon Tax Basics
Webinar
A Conversation with Representative Scott Peters