Carbon Pricing Analysis for the State of Colorado
On behalf of three Colorado-based environmental organizations, Abt Associates is evaluating various policy options to establish a price on carbon – or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions– in Colorado.
This work includes:
This work includes:
- Conducting an inventory of key characteristics defining existing climate change and GHG policies in North America, including carbon taxes, cap-and-trade systems, performance standards, direct incentives, and hybrid policies; and
- Identifying best options for establishing a carbon price in Colorado based on results of policy inventory and expert judgement.
Regions
North America