Renewable Portfolio Standards in the States: Balancing Goals and Implementation Strategies

Cory, K. S. ; Swezey, B. G.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Nrel;    Resource Availability;    Karlynn Cory;    Rps Policy Mechanisms;    Implementation;   

DOI  :  10.2172/922148
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP-640-41409
RP-ID  :  AC36-99-GO10337
RP-ID  :  922148

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This paper reports on renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and how the RPS rules vary from state to state. This variation presents important challenges to successful implementation. Key issues are discussed in terms of resource availability, solar-specific provisions, and political and regulatory consistency, and their impacts on the ability to finance new renewable energy projects. This report emphasizes the fact that a successful RPS policy must balance a state's goals for fuel diversity, economic development, price effects, and environmental benefits.