Aug 13, 2021 · Details: In 2021, the state increased its RPS targets to 50% of electricity sales from renewables by 2040, replacing the earlier target of 25% by 2026. Of the target amount 45% is required to be procured from wind projects and 55% from photovoltaic projects.

May 30, 2017 · Some states—including restructured states—have implemented renew- able portfolio standards (RPS) that require a certain percentage of a state’s electricity to be derived from renewable resources. Arizona, Illinois and New York have considered similar mandates for nucle- ar generation.

Oct 20, 2023 · In addition to emissions reduction legislation, one commonly used state policy tool playing a key role in driving the energy transition has been the renewable portfolio standard (RPS), which requires utilities under state jurisdiction to procure a certain amount of electricity from qualifying renewable resources by a certain date.

Nov 20, 2017 · REC ownership can be important to meeting state renewable portfolio standards (RPS), whether the requirements are for distributed generation carve-outs or broader utility requirements.

Sep 2, 2020 · State Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), which require utilities to produce a specific percentage of electricity from renewable resources, coupled with corporate clean energy commitments and decreasing costs, have driven much of this growth.

Feb 27, 2023 · One commonly used state policy tool is the renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Thirty states, Washington, D.C., and two territories have active renewable or clean energy …

Sep 15, 2021 · In recent years, states have been updating and expanding their Energy Efficiency Resource Standards (EERS) to achieve energy savings and reduce pollution associated with energy generation and use. This webpage provides background on state EERS programs and evaluates EERS policy design and implementation challenges across the United States.

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Some states—including restructured states—have implemented renew-able portfolio standards (RPS) that require a certain percentage of a state’s electricity to be derived from renewable resources. Arizona, Illinois and New York have considered similar mandates for …

Mar 18, 2024 · This report highlights trends in state energy legislation from 2023, ranging from renewable energy to energy security and grid development. State legislatures considered well over 3,000 bills in 2023, enacting almost 17% of those bills.