John Larsen

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John Larsen is an expert on Federal climate and energy policy and is currently on detail from WRI serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy.

Blog Posts

For Obama's Clean Energy Goal, Details Behind the Policies Matter
by John Larsen - February 01, 2011
This post originally appeared on the National Journal Energy & Environment blog.
Response to EEI's Timeline of Environmental Regulations For the Utility Industry
by John Larsen - December 03, 2010
After years of delay, EPA gets back on track in issuing rules that provide a path to a cleaner power fleet.
A “Utility Only” Cap on Emissions?
by James Bradbury and John Larsen - July 15, 2010
The Senate must consider several important issues before designing an electric power-only emissions trading program.
Emissions Reductions from Senator Lugar’s “Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act”
by James Bradbury and John Larsen - July 02, 2010
PECPA is unlikely to achieve estimated future emissions reductions.
WRI Summary of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)
by James Bradbury, John Larsen, Alexia Kelly and Allison Bishins - June 08, 2010
This summary provides a concise overview of the American Power Act (APA) released as a discussion draft by Senators John Kerry and Joseph Lieberman on May 12, 2010.
WRI Summary of S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act
by James Bradbury, John Larsen, Alexia Kelly, Allison Bishins and Micah Ziegler - May 15, 2010
This summary provides a concise overview of the American Clean Energy Leadership Act (here in referred to as the ACELA) as reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on June 17,
WRI Summary of the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act
by James Bradbury and John Larsen - February 17, 2010
This summary provides a concise overview of S. 2877, the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act (herein referred to as CLEARA), as introduced by Senators Cantwell and Collins on December 11, 2009.
WRI Responds to Questions about CLEAR Act Analysis Methodology
by John Larsen - February 03, 2010
An explanation of how WRI conducts analysis of climate and energy proposals before the US Congress.
Response to "The End of Magical Thinking"
by John Larsen - January 19, 2010
I was surprised to learn from Nordhaus and Shellenberger’s recent piece in Foreign Policy that WRI has magical powers.
New Senate Climate Framework Sends Signal to World on U.S. Intentions
by John Larsen - December 11, 2009
The new bipartisan framework for climate legislation will help negotiators in Copenhagen better understand where the Senate stands.

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John Larsen

For Obama's Clean Energy Goal, Details Behind the Policies Matter

Response to EEI's Timeline of Environmental Regulations For the Utility Industry

A “Utility Only” Cap on Emissions?

Emissions Reductions from Senator Lugar’s “Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act”

WRI Summary of the American Power Act (Kerry-Lieberman)

WRI Summary of S.1462, the American Clean Energy Leadership Act

WRI Summary of the Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal Act

WRI Responds to Questions about CLEAR Act Analysis Methodology

Response to "The End of Magical Thinking"

New Senate Climate Framework Sends Signal to World on U.S. Intentions

An Updated Response to EEI’s Timeline of Environmental Regulations

Emissions Reductions Under Pollution Reduction Proposals in the 111th U.S. Congress

Options for Addressing Early Action Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Offsets in U.S. Federal Cap-and-Trade Policy

Sharpening The Cutting Edge

Corporate Action for a Strong, Low-Carbon Economy

Bottom Line on State and Federal Policy Roles

Summary of S. 2191

Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 Manager's Substitute Amendment...

Charting the Midwest

An Inventory and Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in America's Heartland...

Climate Policy in the State Laboratory

How States Influence Federal Regulation and the Implications for U.S. Policy

Hot Climate, Cool Commerce

A Service Sector Guide to Greenhouse Gas Management

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How States Influence Federal Regulation and the Implications for U.S. Policy

A Service Sector Guide to Greenhouse Gas Management

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