This report responds to a request from Senator Ken Salazar that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) analyze the impacts of implementing alternative variants of an emissions cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (GHGs).

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Contents	(complete Report)
Executive Summary
1. Background and Scope of the Analysis
Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Cases
Methodology
2. Energy Market Impacts of Alternative Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Goals
Updating to AEO2006
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Permit Prices
Electricity Sector Emissions, Generation and Prices
End-Use Energy Consumption
Fuel Supply
Economic Impacts
Uncertainty
Preface and Contacts
Appendix A. Analysis Request Letter