Comments on: Purchasing credits to support renewable energy goals http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:55:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: John Schultz http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-285837 John Schultz Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:11:12 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-285837 My only concern with the effort is methodology, none of the current renewable energy sources are sufficiently cost effective to meet the 80% renewable objective in the prescribed time frame. We need to make improvements in efficiency of these resources. Meanwhile we continue to enhance our position through these efforts, and the more mundane energy tax credits for green projects, but I anticipate great difficulty in reaching the stated objectives. My only concern with the effort is methodology, none of the current renewable energy sources are sufficiently cost effective to meet the 80% renewable objective in the prescribed time frame. We need to make improvements in efficiency of these resources. Meanwhile we continue to enhance our position through these efforts, and the more mundane energy tax credits for green projects, but I anticipate great difficulty in reaching the stated objectives.

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]]> By: Jen http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-25275 Jen Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:13:21 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-25275 Good question Jim. I think each state will have to answer that question individually. However, as a Federal agency we follow the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which requires us to seek ways, to the extent economically feasible and technically practicable, to ensure the total amount of electric energy the Federal Government consumes, includes renewable energy as defined in section 203 of the Act: --Three percent in fiscal years 2007 through 2009 --Five percent in fiscal years 2010 through 2012 --Seven-and-a-half percent in fiscal year 2013 and beyond Good question Jim. I think each state will have to answer that question individually.

However, as a Federal agency we follow the Energy Policy Act of 2005 which requires us to seek ways, to the extent economically feasible and technically practicable, to ensure the total amount of electric energy the Federal Government consumes, includes renewable energy as defined in section 203 of the Act:
–Three percent in fiscal years 2007 through 2009
–Five percent in fiscal years 2010 through 2012
–Seven-and-a-half percent in fiscal year 2013 and beyond

]]> By: Jim http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-16261 Jim Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:32:35 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-16261 Hey Jen, Do you think all states will have mandates soon? Hey Jen,

Do you think all states will have mandates soon?

]]> By: Brian Greenberg http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-10197 Brian Greenberg Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:48:05 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-10197 This sounds like a great initiative. This sounds like a great initiative.

]]> By: Jen http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-9684 Jen Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:13:23 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-9684 Great question Jessie, REC Compliance markets are driven by state Renewable Portfolio Standards, also called RPS. About 32 states currently have RPS mandates, requiring utilities within the state to supply a certain percentage of renewable energy generation for loads. See more on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_portfolio_standard" rel="nofollow">RPS requirements</a>. On the other hand, voluntary markets are those where consumers voluntarily purchase RECs to support the advancement of renewable energy or offset their greenhouse footprint. You can also learn more about voluntary <a href="http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/markets/marketing.shtml?page=4" rel="nofollow">REC markets</a>. Great question Jessie,

REC Compliance markets are driven by state Renewable Portfolio Standards, also called RPS. About 32 states currently have RPS mandates, requiring utilities within the state to supply a certain percentage of renewable energy generation for loads. See more on RPS requirements.

On the other hand, voluntary markets are those where consumers voluntarily purchase RECs to support the advancement of renewable energy or offset their greenhouse footprint. You can also learn more about voluntary REC markets.

]]> By: Jessie C http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426&cpage=1#comment-9626 Jessie C Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:45:51 +0000 http://blog.wapa.gov/wordpress/?p=426#comment-9626 What are the differences between compliance and voluntary markets for RECs? What are the differences between compliance and voluntary markets for RECs?

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