Climate and clean energy policy : state institutions and economic implications /

"Rooted in public policy theory, and employing a mixed-methods approach that includes advanced economic analysis and qualitative research, [the author] explores the policy tools that address the politics and economics of clean energy development and deployment across all 50 states. Deitchman in...

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Main Authors: Deitchman, Benjamin H
Published: Routledge,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Routledge research in environmental policy and politics ; 7
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Summary: "Rooted in public policy theory, and employing a mixed-methods approach that includes advanced economic analysis and qualitative research, [the author] explores the policy tools that address the politics and economics of clean energy development and deployment across all 50 states. Deitchman includes in his analysis international case studies of this policy context in Canada, Germany, and Australia to reveal different state-level policy tools, the politics behind the tools, and the economic implications of alternative approaches."--
Carrier Form: x, 131 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781138185845
1138185841
Index Number: HD9502
CLC: TK01-171.2
Call Number: TK01-171.2/D325
Contents: Introduction -- The role of federalism and polycentric governance of energy policy issues -- Political dimensions of energy policy -- Traditional and innovative financing policies -- Buildings: codes, standards, and incentives -- Regulatory policies: RPS, EERS, and a price on carbon -- Smarter rates for electricity -- Promoting green jobs and the green economy -- The international experience -- Conclusions.