Emissions Leakage In RGGI: An Analysis of the Current State and Recommendations for a Path Forward
Topics:
RGGI,
States:
New England,
Resource Type:
Report
Adoption Year:
2017
Abstract:
Emissions leakage is a looming threat to the ongoing success of RGGI. This report, called “Emissions Leakage in RGGI: An Analysis of the Current State and Recommendations for a Path Forward,” discusses this looming threat and provides recommendations for policymakers on reducing leakage risk. The recommendations include expansion of energy efficiency efforts, extension of RGGI coverage to fossil-fuel power plants with a capacity of under 25MW, extension of the cap to cover emissions associated with imported electricity, and linking RGGI with additional states.
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