Explanation of Key

Each policy in the toolkit includes two tables that summarize key aspects of the policy. First, it shows how each policy may help a policymaker achieve each of the five policy goals explored in more depth in the paper by highlighting how much, on a relative basis, a policy could potentially contribute to each goal. For example, a policy that has a large potential to reduce GHG emissions would be marked as “High Potential” or green. It also synthesizes key administrative requirements, such as overall regulatory administrative requirements, funding considerations, timeframe, and whether the regulation could be preempted by the Clean Air Act depending on their design, whether a regulator can use existing authority to develop a program or may require state legislative action. It is important to note that these designations are broadly based on existing programs and experiences, and that local policy decisions and factors will determine ultimate program administrative requirements.

Policy Goals:

• Criteria Emissions Reductions
• Greenhouse Gas Reductions
• Economic Development and Congestion
• Grid Stability
• Advanced Technology Development

Implementation Considerations:

• Administrative Requirements
• Funding Considerations for States & Cities
• Timeframe for Implementation
• Legal Authority