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A graph of the average carryover in parts 1 and 2.

The Effects of Seemingly Nonbinding Price Floors

By
  • William Shobe,
  • Neslihan Uler,
  • Stephen Salant
    • This study constructs a two-period model to show why the price of storable goods (commodities, bankable emissions permits, or currencies) may be determined by a price floor even though the price floor lies below the determined market price.
    A graph showing the stranded capacities of existing generation in the global power sector under the least cost strategy scenarios.

    Effects of Direct Air Capture Technology Availability on Power Sector

    By
  • William Shobe,
  • Shreekar Pradhan,
  • Jay Fuhrman,
  • Haewon McJeon,
  • Matthew Binsted,
  • Scott C. Doney,
  • Andres F. Clarens
    • This study shows how the availability of direct air capture (DAC) affects the quantity of stranded assets – fossil fuels and infrastructure that remains unused – created under the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°-2°C.
    A graph showing the effects of DAC availability on the CO2 emissions from the existing power plants in the global power sector.

    Meeting China’s 2060 Carbon Neutrality Goal

    By
  • William Shobe,
  • Jay Fuhrman,
  • Andres F. Clarens,
  • Haewon McJeon,
  • Pralit Patel,
  • Yang Ou,
  • Scott C. Doney,
  • Shreekar Pradhan
    • This paper models the use of direct air capture and other negative transmission technologies (NETs) in China to understand the role of NETs in helping China and the international community achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

    Developing a Smart Grid for Virginia

    By
  • Anthony Artuso,
  • Alex Watkins
    • This report explores how smart grid capabilities can enable integration of clean energy resources, energy storage, and demand management technologies as Virginia's policymakers and stakeholders make the transition to clean energy.

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