NERA's Environment Group offers world-recognized expert services related to the economics of environmental policies in the fields of climate change, air quality, water quality, and other environmental, health, and safety areas. We have particular expertise in emissions trading to address climate change and air quality issues, and in cost-benefit analysis. Our experts have evaluated a wide variety of climate change policies, including renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and their interactions with greenhouse gas emission cap-and-trade programs. We also have extensive experience evaluating the economic impacts of a wide variety of government policies and infrastructure investments. We develop and use sophisticated models and analytical tools in various applications.
Our global experience includes work for public entities, companies, and trade associations, and covers a wide range of industries, including:
- Electricity
- Oil
- Natural gas
- Refining
- Petrochemicals
- Coal
- Cement
- Lime
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Pulp and paper
- Iron and steel
- Aluminum
- Chemicals
- Plastics
- Cars and trucks
- Airlines
- Marine shipping
- Forestry
- Large construction equipment
- Outdoor recreational equipment
- Lawn and garden equipment
- Handheld equipment
We prepare reports, white papers, presentations, testimony, and other materials for a wide variety of audiences, including government agencies, senior company officials and management boards, trade associations, courts, and the general public.
