Clean and Renewable Energy Standards

by Ruther, Brian J.; Moran, Jaclyn R.

• ISBN13: 9781613249321
• ISBN10: 1613249322
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: Nova Novinka

Summary

During his 25 January 2011 State of the Union speech, President Obama proposed a Clean Energy Standard (CES) policy framework that would result in 80% of U.S. electricity generation coming from "clean energy" sources by 2035. "Clean energy," as described by President Obama, would include renewables, nuclear power and partial credits for clean coal and efficient natural gas. This book examines the design elements of previous CES proposals, summarizes the Administration's CES policy framework, provides state-level baseline CES compliance analysis, and presents several policy options that Congress might consider as part of a CES debate.

Table of Contents

Preface

Clean Energy Standard: Design Elements, State Baseline Compliance & Policy Considerations

Options for a Federal Renewable Electricity Standard

President Obama's Plan to Win the Future by Producing More Electricity through Clean Energy

White Paper on a Clean Energy Standard

Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) & Goals

Renewable Portfolio Provisions for Solar & Distributed Generation

Index

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