State Renewable Energy Policies Having Increasing Effect

摘要

States have taken the lead in encouraging renewable energy development by implementing mandatory renewable energy standards, establishing dedicated renewable energy funds, and creating financial incentives for new projects. Going forward, the total amount of new renewable resource development in the coming decade will depend partly on how well key policies are implemented, particularly at the state level. This article discusses the potential impact of these policies, implementation issues, and several other factors that will affect penetration levels.