Federal

The 112th Congress

Comprehensive climate legislation is unlikely in the new Congress. This leaves states and EPA as the de facto leaders in efforts to reduce greenhouse gases that result in climate change. Yet the 112th Congress is likely to address climate change on a number of fronts, ranging from climate science to EPA's ability to regulate GHG emissions. To get the latest updates on climate action on Capitol Hill, click below. Read More

Clean Energy

A well-designed clean energy standard (CES) can create new industries, diversify U.S. electricity supplies, and reduce air pollution finds the new paper, Clean Energy Standards: State and Federal Policy Options and Implications. Learn more about the issues and options in designing a clean energy standard – a policy that requires electric utilities to deliver a certain amount of electricity from clean energy sources. Learn More

EPA's GHG Regulations

Starting in 2011, EPA has begun regulating GHG emissions from major new sources. Other forthcoming rules will affect the utility sector and will indirectly affect GHG emissions. To get the latest updates on EPA’s climate and energy action, click below. Learn More

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The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions seeks to inform the design and implementation of federal policies that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Drawing from its extensive peer-reviewed published works, in-house policy analyses, and tracking of regulations and legislative proposals, the Center provides research, analysis, and recommendations to policymakers in Congress and the Executive Branch. Read More