Given that heterogeneous carbon emission reduction policies and programs are developing in the West on a state-by-state basis, Western states may be interested in how to link with other programs to gain the benefits of larger carbon markets.  This brief describes the WCI, one of two U.S. regional carbon markets, and describes the requirements of…

Given that heterogeneous carbon emission reduction policies and programs are developing in the West on a state-by-state basis, Western states may be interested in how to link with other programs to gain the benefits of larger carbon markets.  This brief describes RGGI, one of two U.S. regional carbon markets, and describes the requirements of linking…

This paper summarizes basic information on efficiency, its potential benefits, and EM&V for assessing those benefits. The paper introduces the concept of multistate EM&V coordination in the context of assessing such benefits, including achievement of state and federal goals to reduce air pollutants and presents three coordination strategy options: information clearinghouse/exchange, EM&V product development, and…

The RETI 2.0 Western Outreach project solicited information from Western stakeholders on renewable energy and transmission issues that could contribute to meeting California’s 50% renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals.  Two workshops were held to solicit stakeholder input; a Northwest-focused workshop in Portland on August 12, 2016, and a Southwest-focused workshop…

Sequestration of carbon dioxide, once captured at anthropogenic sources of production, is a measure to prevent increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration with its attendant greenhouse effect.  This paper examines the value of carbon capture and sequestration, as well as the principal stages of this process.  It proceeds to focus on one method of sequestration, the…

The State Energy Planning Roadmap for Policy Makers addresses key emerging issues facing the Western electric power system as identified by Western stakeholders: a clean energy future and managing carbon risks; maintaining reliability with the integration of distributed energy resources; integration of variable energy resources; and coal unit retirements and reliability. It summarizes eight technical…