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December 5, 2025

Energy and Environmental Economics (E3)

CAISO to Focus on Resource Adequacy in 2021
CAISO’s top priority in 2021 will be making sure there is enough generating capacity for summer after last year’s shortfalls.
NY Power Panel Sees Urgency to Act in 2021
New York's CAC looked back with satisfaction on the past year while acknowledging that its a long way from meeting the state’s clean energy goals.
Study Proposes New Capacity Treatment for Oregon
Oregon should recognize the capacity contributions of all resources including variable renewables, according to a report commissioned by the state PUC.
NY Climate Action Council Focuses Scoping Efforts
The New York CAC met to discuss bioenergy emissions and the formation of a utility consultation group while also receiving updates from advisory groups.
Net Zero Price Tag: $2.5 Trillion
Reaching net-zero emissions will require at least $2.5 trillion in additional capital investment over the next decade, according to a new Princeton study.
Experts Urge West to Address RA Shortfall Immediately
Western utility regulators have no time to waste in addressing the region’s looming resource adequacy shortfalls, industry experts said.
CEOs Discuss Challenges of NE Decarbonization
Electricity industry CEOs discussed the “challenges & opportunities” of decarbonization in the New England power sector in the next 30 years.
Wide Support for FERC Carbon Pricing Statement
FERC’s proposed policy statement on carbon pricing won wide support, although some expressed doubt that it will spur adoption.
Study Outlines Challenges of Decarbonizing New England
A new study outlines the challenges of decarbonization in New England, including the amount of renewables required and carbon capture.
Do Natural Gas Bans Make Cents?
Natural gas bans by California cities are a very inefficient way of combating climate change, a former NARUC economist said.

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