This report addresses the transmission and operational impacts of interconnecting a major increase in the amount of renewable resources to the power grid.
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Source: United States California Independent Service Operator
Date: November 2007
This report explores mechanisms that policymakers have implemented to limit feed-in tariff policy costs. If designed clearly and transparently, such mechanisms can align policymaker and market expectations for project deployment. Three different policy tools are evaluated: (1) caps.
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, E3 Analytics
Date: July 2011
This report reviews four energy efficiency programs for low income households: (1) the Brazilian Electricity Public Benefits Fund, (2) the Programme for Biomass Energy Conservation (ProBEC) in Southern Africa, (3) the United Kingdom’s Fuel Poverty Strategy (especially the Warm Front Scheme) and
Source: World Energy Council, French Environment and Energy Management Agency
Date: July 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) State Lead by Example Guide identifies best practices and state examples of clean energy activities; highlights the benefits and costs of taking action; and identifies issues, strategies and resources for implementing key steps.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
Date: June 2009
This guide is a comprehensive resource created to assist local governments and stakeholders in designing and implementing a strategic local solar plan. This guide includes examples and models that have been field-tested in cities and counties in the United States.
Source: United States Department of Energy
Date: January 2011
This report is intended to help policymakers learn about the best and worst practices in net metering and interconnection policies. Freeing the Grid analyzes each state’s approach and the likelihood of success in achieving the goals of these policies.
Source: Network for New Energy Choices
Date: December 2010
This handbook is intended for listing organizations, companies and institutions that are instrumental in the project development process.
Source: World Energy Council
Date: April 2004
This International Energy Agency's Demand-Side Management (DSM) Programme was charged with studying issues surrounding the integration of energy efficiency, distributed generation, renewable energy resources and energy storage technologies—both locally and globally—to maximize the value of the r
Source: International Energy Agency
Date: January 2008
This report reviews the emissions and environmental issues associated with geothermal energy. Environmental issues addressed include noise pollution, water quality, land use, geothermal resources and impacts on wildlife and vegetation.
Source: Geothermal Energy Association
Date: April 2007
The first part of this report briefly describes successful programs for several renewable energy technologies, providing Internet links for more information, as well as contact information.
Source: Canada Commission for Environmental Cooperation, Envirochem Services
Date: March 2006