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Guidebook, Published Articles and Additional Resources about Emissions Trading

Guidebook and Articles:

  • NEW! Reducing power sector emissions under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments: A retrospective on 30 years of program development and implementation

  • Tools of the Trade: A Guide To Designing and Operating a Cap and Trade Program For Pollution Control

  • The U.S. Acid Rain Program: Key Insights from the Design, Operation, and Assessment of a Cap-and-Trade Program

  • The NOX Budget Trading Program:  A Collaborative, Innovative Approach to Solving a Regional Air Pollution Problem

  • Fundamentals of a Successful Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification under a Cap-and-Trade Program

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Last updated on November 18, 2024
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