Federal Cap and Trade

Federal policy makers are committed to creating a nationwide cap and trade system to address the United States’ contribution to climate change and to build the foundation of the green economy that will fuel employment and economic growth in the years ahead.

Background

As an official stakeholder in the RGGI process, ENE has played a leading role in developing the northeast's cap and trade system. ENE is now reaching out to federal delegates from the northeast states to provide recommendations for developing an effective federal program. Along with other advocates, we coordinating meetings with administrative staff, industry representatives and other stakeholders from the northeast states to educate federal policy makers and their staff about the RGGI experience. Our recommendations focus on program design that will deliver strong environmental and consumer benefits and also coordinate with existing regional programs.