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Do Climate Commitment Act allowance prices get passed through to the pump?
Compared to a simple pass-through assumption on allowance prices (non-consigned average $53.32 through August’s APCR auction, translating to 42 cents per gallon of gasoline), the WA vs. OR year-to-date average of 27 cents per gallon indicates around 70% pass-through. This level of pass-through is consistent with the range described in the peer-reviewed literature.
What can Québec teach us about R&D?
The Clean & Prosperous Institute recently led a Study Mission delegation visit to Québec City and Montréal, to learn from government ministries and private businesses about Québec’s experience with Cap-and-Invest implementation, and how it has catalyzed...
Fleet Decarbonization Accelerator – Enrollment is open
“We’re not sure about electrifying our fleet this year.” “We want to go electric, but don’t know where to start.” “We’re ready to go… we just need an action plan.” Fleet managers know that electric vans, trucks, and semis are more efficient to operate and maintain,...
What can Québec teach us about trucks & buses?
On the recent Clean & Prosperous Institute Study Mission to Québec, we were impressed with the climate commitment demonstrated by everyone we met. Already Québec has the lowest per capita carbon emissions in Canada – half the national average. And they are...
Pourquoi Québec?
Recently the Clean & Prosperous Institute led a delegation of government officials and business leaders to Québec to learn from their decade of experience with Cap-and-Invest, and visit clean energy facilities to get a firsthand look at how Québec is transitioning...
State Rankings of Fuel Savings by Switching to Electric Vehicles
Thinking about linking
Is bigger better? Are the more always the merrier? Do economies of scale apply to carbon emissions markets? What other benefits may come Washington’s way if the state links its carbon emissions market with the larger Western Climate Initiative marketplace that...
Study Mission 3.0: Quebec: Airplane reading
Clean & Prosperous Institute Study Mission 3.0: Quebec May 23-26, 2023Airplane reading Our time in Québec promises to be informative and inspiring, with tours and briefings that will elevate our understanding of what’s possible in our transition to a clean...
CPI Study Mission 3.0: Quebec – Waitlist Registration
Clean & Prosperous Institute Study Mission 3.0: Quebec May 23-26, 2023Registration WHAT'S INCLUDED: Accommodations, all meals (please advise if any dietary restrictions) and transportation within the Quebec province is included in the registration fee. Please note...
Wayne Gretzky said…
With the Kraken clinching a playoff spot, Wayne Gretzky came to mind. His approach to the game of hockey is a good reminder for us as we build Washington state’s clean economy. That’s why we’re “skating” to Canada -- to see where the puck is going to be.Clean Economy...
Come to Québec this May
Clean & Prosperous Institute has been at the forefront of educating climate stakeholders in Washington about other Cap-and-Invest programs in North America. During our two study missions to California, we met with top government officials, spoke with local...
Oh? Canada?!
If you watched the Super Bowl, you learned some things about Canada and all the things they’ve given us, courtesy of this Crown Royal ad, featuring Dave Grohl, of Foo Fighters and Nirvana fame:Did Canadians really invent American football? Peanut butter? Batteries?...
Today’s anatomy lesson
Kate Gordon, Senior Advisor to U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, headlined our Future of Carbon Policy Forum on January 5th, addressing our capacity-crowd on the topic of “What the IIJA and IRA Means to Washington” (state, that is). As our Legislature –...
Announcing the Winner of the Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award
Though she didn’t have a vote in the contest, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz was especially pleased Thursday evening when she unsealed the envelope and announced Myno Carbon as winner of the 2023 David and Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy...
CPI Study Mission 3.0: Quebec
Clean & Prosperous Institute Study Mission 3.0: Quebec May 23-26, 2023Leaders are learners. As we look to learn about smart climate action, we’ve taken two study missions to California and now we’re expanding our horizons and traveling to Québec. Why Québec?...
Award finalist: Promus Energy
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award, named after our...
Award finalist: Myno Carbon
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award, named after our...
Award finalist: Modern Electron
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award, named after our...
Award finalist: Group14 Technologies
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award, named after our...
Award finalist: All-American Marine
Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands, Hilary Franz, will present the second annual David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award on January 5th, atop Seattle’s Columbia Tower, at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum.The award, named after our...
Join Rep. Beth Doglio at Future of Carbon Policy Forum
Washington State Representative-elect Beth Doglio will be a speaker and panelist at our January 5th Future of Carbon Policy Forum. Rep. Doglio was the founding Executive Director of Washington Conservation Voters, and brings deep policy expertise to her incoming role...
Join Rep. Mary Dye at Future of Carbon Policy Forum
Washington State Representative Mary Dye (WA-9) will be a speaker and panelist at our January 5th Future of Carbon Policy Forum. Rep. Dye is a wheat farmer from Pomeroy, and brings her agricultural expertise and the viewpoint of her rural community to the debates and...
What’s the best way to reach the Inflection Point?
“To Meet ZEV Inflection Point, Infrastructure Investment Must Match Policy Goals”, writes Advanced Clean Tech News: As governments worldwide turn to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) to decarbonize their economies, the concept of the inflection point — at which consumer...
Join Sen. Nguyen at Future of Carbon Policy Forum
When the Washington State Senate convenes on January 9th, Senator Joe Nguyen will be sworn in as the new Chair of the Environment, Energy, and Technology Committee. Four days prior, when we convene the Future of Carbon Policy Forum, Senator Nguyen will be welcomed as...