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In the absence of stronger federal leadership, many states are enacting their own climate goals and policies. They serve as laboratories, demonstrating what's effective and informing national policy.

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Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
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Lessons from Massachusetts’ new climate law
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U.S. State Carbon Pricing Policies

Compared to command-and-control regulations, carbon pricing is a market-based mechanism that creates financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Thirteen states that are home to over a quarter of the U.S. population and account for more than a third …

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State Climate Policy Maps
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RGGI states

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Competitive local economies can spur a resilient recovery
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DGA, C2ES urge Virginia to promote electric trucks
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C2ES comments on electric vehicle deployment in Virginia

C2ES filed comments to the Virginia State Corporate Commission on issues related to electric motor vehicle deployment and the potential effects on electricity reliability and affordability.

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C2ES and David Gardiner Associates comments on vehicle electrification in Virginia

C2ES and David Gardiner and Associates jointly filed comments to the Virginia State Corporation Commission, urging the commission to take steps to promote electric truck use through appropriate rate design and utility investment in charging infrastructure. Our comments responded to a …

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