Why marginal CO2 emissions are not decreasing for US electricity: Estimates and implications for climate policy [Economic Sciences]

Marginal emissions of CO2 from the electricity sector are critical for evaluating climate policies that rely on shifts in electricity demand or supply. This paper provides estimates of marginal CO2 emissions from US electricity generation using the most recently available and comprehensive data. The estimates vary by region, hour of...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - February 14, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Stephen P. Holland, Matthew J. Kotchen, Erin T. Mansur, Andrew J. Yates Tags: Economic Sciences Social Sciences Source Type: research