Research on Environmental Markets | U.S. Carbon Markets

Jul242023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2023 07 25 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Carbon Capture Momentum Hinges on Expanding Pipeline Network to Connect With Storage Locations

July 24, 2023

The deployment of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies is expected to increase in the U.S., driven by federal and state initiatives to meet emissions reduction targets. Supportive policies, including $12 billion in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 and enhanced tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, are driving carbon capture projects across the U.S. Initiatives to expand carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines to connect to sequestration sites have also gained momentum.

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May152023

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Climate Action 2023 05 16 Blog preview

Visual Primer: Biden Administration Unveils Novel Carbon Emission Regulations for Power Plants to Further Climate Agenda

May 15, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new limits on carbon dioxide emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, the latest in a string of actions to further the Biden administration’s ambitious climate agenda including proposals to strengthen vehicle emission standards and curb methane leaks from oil and gas wells.

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May12023

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Carbon Pricing 2023 05 02 Blog preview

Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing – May 2023 Update

May 1, 2023

Heightened activity around carbon pricing mechanisms reflects the need for expedited measures to align with ambitious emissions reduction trajectories.

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Feb272023

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Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing – February 2023 Update

February 27, 2023

Stringent climate policies have prompted discussions around comprehensive cap-and-invest programs to address emissions across multiple sectors. Several U.S. states have devised bold climate action plans that call for transformations across industry, energy, and transportation sectors.

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Oct102022

EnerKnol Research PU Policy Primer Carbon Pricing 2022 10 11 Blog preview

Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing – October 2022 Update

October 10, 2022

Discussions about carbon pricing continue to evolve as the strategy is increasingly viewed as a policy tool that can play an expanded role in a broader policy mix to meet ambitious climate goals.

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May22022

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Carbon Capture 2022 05 03 Blog preview

Visual Primer: U.S. Energy Industry Turns to Carbon Capture to Reach Net-Zero Emissions

May 2, 2022

The increasing focus on reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions to achieve climate goals has drawn renewed attention to the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. Federal investments in carbon management through the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) have provided a near-term opportunity to scale commercial carbon capture projects.

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Apr182022

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Policy Primer: Carbon Pricing April 2022 Update

April 18, 2022

U.S. carbon markets drew strong participation in recent auctions reflecting potentially higher demand for carbon allowances in anticipation of more stringent federal and state climate policies. Washington is advancing a new cap-and-invest program, while Vermont is examining options for a similar initiative to cut transportation sector emissions.

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Mar212022

EnerKnol Research PU Visual Primer Social Cost of Carbon

Visual Primer: Biden Administration Renews Focus on Social Cost of Carbon to Further Climate Action

March 21, 2022

Discussion around the social cost of greenhouse gases has drawn increased interest following the Biden administration’s renewed focus on establishing the climate metric for federal agencies to incorporate in their policy decisions.

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Jan102022

Visual Primer: Climate Push Intensifies Across U.S. to Meet Ambitious Environmental and Energy Goals

January 10, 2022

Federal and state government agencies across the U.S. are advancing climate measures for effective implementation of emissions-reduction strategies to progress towards ambitious goals. Federal actions include an executive order directing the federal government to use its procurement power to achieve net-zero emissions, stronger auto fuel standards, and a methane reduction proposal. Recent state actions range from New York’s plan to implement its landmark climate law to Colorado’s oil and gas emission standards, and a cap-and-invest program in Oregon.

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