An Analysis of Decarbonization Methods in Vermont

This report provides information on policies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Vermont. It considers both carbon pricing policies, such as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade programs, and nonpricing policies, such as electric vehicle (EV) and energy efficiency incentives, weatherization programs and investments in low-carbon agriculture. This study aims to inform the policy dialogue but is not intended to address the complete universe of policy options.

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Date

Jan. 22, 2019

Authors

Marc Hafstead, Wesley Look, Amelia Keyes, Joshua Linn, Dallas Burtraw, and Roberton C. Williams III

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Report

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1 minute

Topics

Traditional Carbon Pricing

Authors

Marc Hafstead

Fellow

Marc Hafstead is an RFF fellow and director of the Carbon Pricing Initiative and the Climate Finance and Financial Risk Initiative.

Wesley Look

Senior Research Associate

Wesley Look is a senior research associate at RFF. His work focuses on fairness for workers and communities in transition.

Amelia Keyes

Research Associate

Amelia Keyes

Joshua Linn

Senior Fellow

Josh Linn is a senior fellow at RFF. His research centers on the effects of environmental policies and economic incentives for new technologies in the transportation, electricity, and industrial sectors.

Dallas Burtraw

Darius Gaskins Senior Fellow

Dallas Burtraw is the Darius Gaskins Senior Fellow at RFF. Burtraw’s research includes analysis of the distributional and regional consequences of climate policy and the evolution of electricity markets, including renewables integration.

Roberton C. Williams III

Senior Fellow

Rob Williams is a senior fellow at RFF. He studies both environmental policy and tax policy, with a particular focus on interactions between the two.

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