On June 2 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is slated to release a proposed rule regulating carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Tim ProfetaDirector, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke Universitytim.profeta@duke.eduhttp://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/about/people/timothy-profeta
His research focuses on cost-effective options for using energy policies to meet the nation's goal for technology innovation and environmental protection. Much of his work focuses on the Clean Air Act and adaptive use of current environmental laws to address environmental challenges.
Video: Profeta discusses potential benefits of the forthcoming rule http://youtu.be/WSJqN7V8wM8
Brian Murray Director for Economic Analysis, Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke Universitybrian.murray@duke.eduhttp://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/about/people/brian-murray
Murray's research focuses on the economics of climate change policy, including the design of cap-and-trade policy elements to address cost containment. He has advised the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and the state of California on the design of their cap-and-trade programs.
Quote:"The EPA-proposed rule for existing power plants may give states wide flexibility in how they implement the rule. Flexibility can provide states with an ability to more cost-effectively meet the standards by customizing implementation to their particular circumstances."