A trio of new studies suggest deepening divisions in California's economy, depending on residents' income and where they live. Some familiar trends continue.
Ninth annual California Green Innovation Index finds California clean economy thriving but emissions-reduction challenges loom; transportation sector emissions spike, pose major challenges to state's 2030 climate goals.
First comprehensive cost/benefit study of state climate policies in Inland Empire finds $9.1 billion in direct economic benefits and over 41,000 direct jobs over seven years.
1st comprehensive cost/benefit study of climate policies in San Joaquin Valley finds over $13 billion in economic benefits, mostly in renewable energy.
Despite having the third highest rate of low-wage job creation in the nation, California could face a shortage of low-wage workers as housing costs push residents out in search of affordability.
In advance of the historic United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris this year, the California Green Innovation Index, for the first time, analyzes and ranks the Golden State’s economic and energy performance in comparison to the world’s 50 largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting nations.
This year’s sixth edition of the California Green Innovation Index provides data that show California’s policies have helped create a foundation for innovation and removed early barriers to consumer demand.
The 5th edition of the California Green Innovation Index shows that clean technology patent registrations and energy productivity are growing, clean economy jobs continue their post-recession recovery, and the state's carbon intensity continues to drop.
In considering how state policy might improve California’s economic performance—especially when comparing California policies to those in other states—it is essential to put California’s economic performance into the proper context and perspective.
