Choose a state and summarize the energy initatives they offer in the areas of renewables, alternative and conservation of energy. http://www.dsireusa.org/
There are 46 Earth science students and 50 states. Do NOT procrastinate on this blog!!!!
HOLD your state before researching anything!!!!!!!
Due on Wednesday, March 20 at midnight.
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ReplyDeleteSeriously? Canada? A state? Since when? Tell me this is a joke, because I am flipping out here. AGH!!!!
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ReplyDeletePennsylvania.... and HAHAHAH i am so weak omg did he really say canada...hahaha
ReplyDeleteJust too much.... Wow.
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ReplyDeleteSorry I really didn't read the blog right. I was to quick and i like Canada. But, I would like to change it New Jersey
ReplyDeleteCanada. Just kidding, Alabama.
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DeleteCanada, just kidding. Louisiana
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ReplyDeleteYou almost got me there, then I remembered Elizabeth City is actually a country. Shew!
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DeleteThe Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program was originally established in 2006 by the Florida Renewable Energy Technologies & Energy Efficiency Act. It provided renewable energy matching grants for demonstration, commercialization, research and development projects relating to renewable energy technologies. The grant was designed to enhance statewide utilization of renewable energy technologies. The program included renewable energy sources, including hydrogen, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, waste heat and hydroelectric power. Commissioners are appointed with expertise in the fields of: energy, natural resource conservation, economics, engineering, finance, law, transportation and land use, consumer protection, state energy policy, or other related fields. Conservation Practices Contribute to Energy Efficiency and Fuel Savings. Farmers and ranchers can cut input costs, maintain production, protect soil and water resources, reduce the nation's dependence on fossil fuels, and save money by using the conservation practices.
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ReplyDeleteThrough the Renewable Transmission Initiative (RTI), NV Energy is undertaking efforts to engage renewable energy source developers and others to assess their interest in obtaining transmission service from renewable energy zones in Nevada to electric loads in other markets, particularly California and the Desert Southwest. This means that it will help Nevada make money, using clean, renewable energy. Nevada uses geothermal energy and windmills. Nevada has been found to be very windy, so they thought it best to put these very efficient energy producers up. Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. is is an experienced renewable energy producer focusing on the development of clean electrical power from high temperature geothermal resources in the Nevada. Nevada also gets most of its energy from solar panels, because it is practically a desert. NV Energy is required to save a small percentage of energy that they sell, just as a back-up and to help run their company free of energy bills. As Nevada is the fastest growing state in the US, and its energy usage is rising, renewable energy is a must. Through incentives, Nevada is rising in the leader boards for highest production of renewable energy.
ReplyDeleteI am doing my blog on vermonts new Energy plan to use 90% renewables. The Vermont Department of Public Service released a draft, complete Energy Plan, calling for 90% of the state's energy to come from renewables by 2050.
ReplyDeleteIt replaces a 2008 plan that called for 25% renewable energy by 2050. The new plan addresses Vermont's electricity, thermal energy, transportation, and land use.
Vermont is the first state in the Northeast to implement a feed-in tariff to promote renewable energy development, and last year, its legislature voted to retire the aging Vermont Yankee nuclear plant in 2012
Maine
ReplyDeleteThe Alternative Energy Development Incentive (AEDI) is a post-perfomance, non-refundable tax credit for 75% of new state tax revenues,over the life of the project, 20 years, or what ever comes first. Eligible projects include the construction of electricity generation facilities of 2 megawatts or greater that utilize hydroelectric, solar, biomass, geothermal, and wind. Energy from non-renewable resources such as nuclear fuels, oil-impregnated diatomaceous earth, oil sands, oil shale, or petroleum coke. The actual amount and length of an incentive is the decision of the Office of Energy Development (OED). In order for a project owner to received a tax credit, they must first apply to the OED for a tax credit certificate and provide all the documents specified in Utah Code 63M-4-504. IF approved the application and issues a tax credit certificate, it will issue a duplicate copy to the state Tax Commission. To Maintain eligibility for the tax credit, the project owners must:
ReplyDeleteAnnually file a report with the OED showing the new state revenues generated by the alternative energy project during the taxable year for which they are seeking to receive a tax credit
Annually file a report with the OED prepared by an independent certified public accountant verifying the new state revenue
Provide the OED with any information required by the OED to certify the economic life of the alternative energy project, which may include a power purchase agreement, a lease, or a permit; and
Retain records supporting a claim for a tax credit for at least four years
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ReplyDeleteToday's Renewable Energy Picture in New York
ReplyDeleteIn New York, electric power generation is the largest beneficiary from renewable energy - the 2009 State Energy Plan records that approximately 60 percent of New York's 2007 renewable resource use was in the electric generation sector, and the remaining 40 percent came from ethanol (18 percent) and biomass (22 percent, largely wood used by the residential sector).
The Energy Plan reports that approximately 16.8 percent of the state's total electricity generation came from renewable sources in 2007. Since that time, New York has seen significant gains in wind generation and modest growing adoption of solar photovoltaic electricity and of solar thermal and geothermal technologies for space heat and hot water in homes and other buildings.
Energy Saving in Nebraska
ReplyDeleteThe Nebraska Public Power District(NPPD) offers rebates to homeowners who purchase energy efficient heat pumps, upgrade their insulation, or have their cooling system tuned-up. The High Efficiency Heat Pump Program offers rebates for both air-source and geothermal heat pumps. Once the installing contractor has installed the heat pump, they must conduct a Performance Verification Test of the system. Results from this test must be attached to the program application. If the installed heat pump is 14 SEER or higher, the installing contractor can also receive a $50 rebate. NPPD also offers multiple rebates for commercial and industrial customers to save energy in eligible facilities. Rebates are available for energy efficient lighting, HVAC measures, and variable speed drives. The lighting incentive programs are only for existing construction. The program offers several prescriptive rebates and a custom lighting rebate for projects that save energy.
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ReplyDeleteIllinois produces several different types of energy. Those types include: nuclear, solar, and wind. Illinois has 6 nuclear power plants which help to contribute to it’s standing of being one of the most productive nuclear energy producing states. About a total of 10 percent of the U.S.’s nuclear energy comes from just Illinois alone. Solar energy is an example of a renewable energy source for Illinois and the “Illinois Solar Energy Association is an organization that promotes the use of solar energy.” The association called “Wind on the Wires” is a group of people in Illinois creating ways to use turbines and other instruments to make use of Illinois’ wind. The use of wind turbines will create a lot of jobs. In an article called “What Are the Top 3 Energy Sources for Illinois?” By Lee Morgan, the author stated good points. They said “Illinois has major potential as a producer of alternative energy.” Illinois’ energy production plants have provided an estimate of 28,000 jobs in renewable energy fields. Renewable energy sources include solar and wind.
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ReplyDeleteMontana: The Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program (AERLP) was established by the 57th Montana Legislature in 2001 with amendments from 2005. Its purpose is to provide a financing option to Montana homeowners, small businesses, non-profits and government entities to install alternative energy systems. The program is funded by air quality penalties collected by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Montana is one of the biggest energy users in the country. The state ranks third in the nation when it comes to potential wind energy. Montana has some of the best wind resources in the United States , ranking third among all states in commercial wind energy potential, according to the American Wind Energy Association.
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ReplyDeleteThe Indianapolis Power and Light Builder Energy Efficiency Rebate Program is designed to encourage the construction of energy efficient new homes. The program offers incentives for certified efficient new homes, central air conditioners, heat pump systems, heat pump water heaters and furnaces. All equipment must meet program efficiency and installation requirements in order to qualify for incentives.
The Indiana Power and Light Business (IPL) Energy Incentives Program assists commercial and industrial customers with reducing energy consumption through three common types of equipment: lighting, motors and pumps (for HVAC and Processing Equipment). The program also offers Custom Incentives to provide incentives for energy efficiency projects involving other technologies.
The Indianapolis Power and Light Energy Incentives Programs assist residential customers with reducing energy consumption. The program offers incentives for energy efficiency technologies such as CFLs, efficient appliances, air conditioning systems, air source heat pumps and water saving devices.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities offers a Home Performance with Energy Star Program for residents that want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The program is set up to provide incentives that lower the ultimate cost to consumers for the installation of energy efficiency measures identified in a comprehensive home assessment. Qualifying measures may include HVAC improvements, air sealing, the installation of better insulation, and domestic hot water systems. Appliances, lighting, doors, and windows are not eligible measures under the current program rules. This program was formerly only available for 1-4 family homes; however, it was revised in 2011 to also provide incentives for small multi-family dwellings that have 5 or more units, are three stories or less, have single ownership, and where total building energy use data is accessible.
ReplyDeleteIn order to receive incentives from this program, eligible work must be performed by a BPI-certified contractor who is a registered Trade Ally of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. Program funding is provided through the New Jersey Societal Benefits Charge and the State Energy Program. The use of funding allows the program to be serve oil, propane, and municipal electric customers through June 30, 2013.
Alaska, under the Home Energy Rebate Plan, supports homeowners who want to make their energy more efficient by giving them a rebate for their expenses. The most you can get in the rebate for energy efficiency is 10,000 dollars. The funding for this is the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
ReplyDeleteAlso in Alaska, the SNAP program encourages members to install renewable energy generators. This energy is based off of wind, solar power, or other renewable sources. SNAP limits these resources to 25 kilowatts of capacity or less per system. Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA) helps old and new homes conserve lighting, electricity, water, and energy for heating and cooling. They help cover expenses for LED light bulbs that use less energy and last longer. They help with insulation, water heating timers, florescent lamps, and lots of other energy efficient items.
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ReplyDeleteI chose Texas. This state produces the most wind energy than any other in the US. Soon texas should be able to produce 35 gigawatts of power. They already produce 12 from just wind power. Texas also has Hydroelctric and biomass energy, but no where no as much as wind and sun energy. The thing that is the head of renewable energy is the Texas Renewable Energy Industries Asscociation or for shorter TREIA. It has 600 companies that are with it and the headquaters of it is in Austin. Texas has alot of wind and is very sunny, so most of their renewable energy comes from solar panals and wind turbines. These are very helpful and one of the best ways to provide renewable energy. Plus they do not harm the envirment. Civilians of Texas conserve enrgy by getting some of their electricity from these things. There is also a company called TREE and they come to your house, if you want, and intsall solar panels for your own house!!!
ReplyDeleteVirginia is a Green Building Incentive. In October 1999, the Country Board of Arlington adopted a Pilot Green Building Incentive Program using the standards established by the United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design Green building Rating System. The program granted bonus densities and/or heights to building projects which received LEED certification. After this testing period, the incentive program was adopted and implemented in April 2000, then later updated and expanded in 2003, 2009 and 2012. In December 2003, the County also established a Green Building Fund. The fund is used to provide education and outreach to developers and the community on green building issues.
ReplyDeleteCreated in 1995 and administered jointly by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Solar Manufacturing Incentive Grant Program offers up to $4.5 million per year to encourage the production of photovoltaic panels in Virginia. The incentive is paid at a rate of up to $0.75 per watt for panels sold in a year, with a maximum of 6 MW.
In 2006, the Commission approved the Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff (REST). These rules require that regulated electric utilities must generate 15 percent of their energy from renewable resources by 2025. Each year, Arizona's utility companies are required to file annual implementation plans describing how they will comply with the REST rules. The proposals include incentives for customers who install solar energy technologies for their own homes and businesses. The Commission’s Renewable Energy Standards encourage utilities to use solar, wind, biomass, biogas, geothermal and other similar technologies to generate “clean” energy to power Arizona’s future. Arizona's electricity is primarily generated with fossil fuels and nuclear power.They believe that they can conserve energy by Turn off extra lights and all other major appliances, including computers, that are not needed right now; Operate pool pumps off-peak during the night; Use large appliances such as clothes dryers, washers and dishwashers off-peak. Benefits of Energy Efficiency in AZ is Saves consumers and businesses money, Creates jobs in the housing and construction sectors, Increases the reliability of energy supply systems, and Reduces dependence on oil and natural gas imports.
ReplyDeleteSouth Carolina is a state that is very large on the conservation and restoration of its energy resources. The state, over time, has adopted and established several different bills and acts to enact the strong necessity of conserving energy. In 2007, South Carolina implemented the Energy Freedom and Rural Development Act, which provides production incentives for certain biomass-energy facilities. The Palmetto Clean Energy Program (PaCE) is a “green power” program designed to encourage the use of renewable energy in South Carolina. PaCE currently offers premium payments for electricity generated by several different small-scale energy production methods. In addition to the above acts, there is a program in South Carolina called The Nature Conservancy organization which strives to conserve not only our Earth’s vital resources, but works to protect the marine and land resources in the state. Weatherizations can be performed on the low income homes in Charleston to help families save money while conserving the unnecessary additional resources that were previously wasted to heat and cool their homes. Alternative renewable energy sources are also becoming more popular all over the state of South Carolina, such as solar energy, wind energy, and hydrothermal energy. In addition, the state believes that generating electricity from renewable energy resources will be a huge contributor and smooth transition to the use of cleaner energy over time.
ReplyDeleteHello greetings this is my blog i'm doing it on Pennsylvania ok yes. The energy initatives Pennsylvania offers in the areas of renewing energy is the Renewables Portfolio Standard. There are efficiency technologies like clothes washers, dishwashers, refrgerators, dehumidifiers, ceiling fans, lighting, lighting controls/sensors, chillers, heat pumps, central air conditioners, programmable thermostats, duct/air sealing, building insulation, windows, and more. Renewable technologies are solar water heat, solar space heat, solar thermal electric, solar thermal process heat, photovoltaics, landfill gas, wind, biomass, hydroelectric, geothermal electric, fuel cells, geothermal heat pumps, municipal solid waste, waste coal, coal mine methane, coal gasification, anaerobic digestion, and more. For conservation in Pennsylvania there is the "Energy Efficiency and Conservation Requirements for Utilities". There is:
ReplyDeleteRenewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (PTC)
Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs)
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)
Residential Energy Conservation Subsidy Exclusion
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
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http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/incentive.cfm?Incentive_Code=PA14R&re=0&ee=0
thanks so much for reading have a great night or day even though i didn't really understand this assignment.
In 1998, the California Energy Commissions was put in charge of the Renewable Energy Program. This would help increase the total amount of energy produced in the state. In 2009, 11.6% of the energy produced in California came from wind, solar, bio-mass, and small hydroelectric companies. Larger hydroelectric companies added 9.2% more to the total amount of California's energy. The biggest way that California residents conserve energy is to turn the lights off. By doing this, the amount of energy used in California has stayed the same since 1974. Meanwhile, the rest of the country has gone up 50% California has cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, and kept a steady economic growth.
ReplyDeleteThe Center for Alternative Fuels promotes alternative fuels as energy sources in Alabama and other states. The Center must assess the current status and development of sources of alternative fuels, ensuring that all alternative fuels sold in the state meet ASTM standards. The Biomass Energy Program assists businesses in installing biomass energy systems.
ReplyDeleteThrough a partnership with PowerSouth, Alabama's Local Government Energy Loan Program offers loans to local governments, schools, colleges, and universities for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements that will eventually have a payback through utility savings.
Alabama offers a tax deduction for the purchase and use of a wood burning heater; this replaces nonrenewable energy sources with a more renewable one. Alabama also uses wind, biomass, and some hydroelectric for renewable energy sources.
The WISE Home Energy Program provides up to $750 in energy efficiency rebates for homeowners in several counties. A $350 rebate is available to homeowners who install efficiency measures that result in an energy savings of at least 20%, and an additional $400 rebate is available for eligible project improvements. This conserves energy and saves money.
Alabama seems like a pretty cool place too.
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ReplyDeleteThrough the Renewable Transmission Initiative, NV Energy is undertaking efforts to engage renewable developers, load serving entities, and others to assess their interest in obtaining transmission service from renewable energy zones in Nevada to electric loads in other markets, particularly California and the Desert Southwest. The Renewable transmitted initiative advances the economic development of the Nevada and supports policies expressed by the Nevada Legislature in 2009 to increase development of renewable power in Nevada and the export of such power.
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ReplyDeleteIn June 2010, the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) unanimously approved a Renewable Energy Pilot Program for the state. The final implementation plan was adopted in November 2010. The goal of the pilot program is to determine whether a renewable portfolio standard is suitable for Louisiana.
The Louisiana Legislature told the governor to make promises and to leverage natural gas as a go to transportation fuel for Louisiana residents and businesses, also known as the Act 312. Because natural gas is less expensive than gasoline, it may allow the state to increase the fuel tax to fund necessary transportation infrastructure projects while still resulting in significant cost savings for customers. Natural gas is soo much more fuel efficient and better for your car, and cost less! So, "WAY TO GO GLEN COCO!" (:
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ReplyDeleteEligible Renewable/Other Technologies Solar Water Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Photovoltaics, Wind, Biomass, Hydroelectrically Efficiency Technologies Equipment Insulation, Water Heaters, Heat pumps, Central Air conditioners, Programmable Thermostats, Duct/Air sealing, Building Insulation, Windows, Doors, Food Service Equipment, Electric and Dual Fuel Heat Pumps
hawaii has many things that help conserv energy and also things that are lined up to happen in the future to further help the invironment and save enrgy. hawaii has a Solar Roofs Act which is a law that passed in 2008 stating that requires most new homes in Hawaii to be equiped with solar water hearters. hawaii uses solar pnaels on houses and big building to try not to spend so much on electicity, and use as most natural resources as they can. in Hawaii they use wind typically for water pumping or communication. since Hawaii is an island, they use the sea and its waves to produce energy, or for mechanical tasks like grinding grain. Hawaii uses the land also! they use the land for their power plants. their power plants supply 20% of Hawaii's energy needs. hawaii has a goal to be 70% clean energy by 2030. hawaii is also ranked 7th in the us for there solar energy. hawaii is trying their best, and succeding, to keep a substancial amount of the $4 billion spent annually on imported oil within the state.
ReplyDeletean innovative new downdraft gasification project in western Tennessee will generate by using woody biomass and biosluge as feedback, because of the scope and variety of its biomass resource, Tennessee is home to groups engaged in the research and development of bioenergy, including the oak ridge national laboratory.the largest solar installation in tennesse is currently under construction in Chattonooga
ReplyDeleteWisconsin is ranked 16th in the county for being a “green” state. Wisconsin has “Focus on Energy”, which is their utilities’ statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program. “Focus on Energy works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost-effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus on Energy information, resources and financial incentives help to implement energy projects that otherwise would not be completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled.” (Focus on energy) Wisconsin has renewable energy grant programs and many rebate programs in place. The Renewable Energy Grant Programs has a budget of $9 million in 2013 and this is funded by Focus on Energy. The state rebate program is for residential Solar Water Heat, Photovoltaics, Wind, and Geothermal Heat Pumps. This is also funded by Focus on Energy and has $10 million dollars for 2013. Wisconsin also has a livestock and dairy farm electrical re-wiring program. This is good so they can keep bringing on the great cheese!
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http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=0&ee=0&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=WI (State Programs)
http://www.focusonenergy.com/About-Us/ (Focus on Energy)
http://www.forbes.com/2007/10/16/environment-energy-vermont-biz-beltway-cx_bw_mm_1017greenstates_2.html (Rankings of Green States)
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ReplyDeleteGeorgia offers many options to help support the idea of clean energy. A good example is their Clean Energy Tax Credit. What this program does is it helps promote the Clean Energy campaign by providing corporate tax credit to commercial businesses that use renewable energy and energy-efficient products. They also have programs such as the Green Business Revolving Loan Fund, which can range from $1,000 to $50,000. They also provide non-profit grants through two programs, Grants to Green an the Georgia Interfaith Power an Lighting (GIPL) energy improvement grants. Another program that Georgia has put in to support Solar and Wind Power is a solar easement, which will provide an allotted airspace which is calculated to allow the most sunlight to hit the solar panel for the majority of the day. This program is available to most of the community including residential, commercial, industrial and schools. The state has also provided the public with an Alternate Fuels Data Center. The state has provided it's citizens with 1 Corporate Tax Credit, 1 Local Loan program, 1 Non-profit grant program, 2 other incentive programs, 1 PACE Financing program, 3 performance-based incentive programs,1 Personal tax credit program, 2 sales tax incentive program, 2 state loan programs, 6 Utility loan programs, and 29 Utility rebate programs. In total, they have provided 49 programs and incentive's to support the idea of energy conservation and the use of renewable energy.
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DeleteKansas renews solar space heat, solar thermal electric, landfill gas, wind, biomass, solar thermal process heat, photovoltaics, fuel cells using renewable fuels, hydroelectric, and small hydroelectric.As a traditional agricultural leader and a state blessed with tremendous natural resources, Kansas is positioned to be a forerunner in renewable energy production. Kansas's central location and excellent transportation base provide convenient and economical access for wind energy and bioenergy operations. Ranked second in the nation for wind energy potential, Kansas has big opportunities to expand the wind generation that can be produced in this state. In bioenergy, Kansas City is the nation’s largest rail center by tonnage, handling the transportation and logistics of the nation’s biomass for processing. Kansas ranks among 10 worst on energy efficiency.The sixth annual analysis produced by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy placed Kansas 45th in the nation. In 2011, Kansas Governer Sam Brownback drew attention for withdrawing more than $20 million in federal aid from a state revolving-loan program to help business and homeowners upgrade buildings to conserve energy.Kansas needs improvement.
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ReplyDelete“The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities offers a Home Performance with Energy Star Program for residents that want to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. This program is made for the use of people in normal house establishments; this program provides an excuse to lower the main cost to people who for the installation of energy efficiency measures found in a regular home. Some measures taken may include, air sealing, installation of insulation, and domestic hot water systems. This program was formerly only for 1-4 houses; however it was changed in 2011 to also provide for small multi-family dwellings that have 5 or more people, three stories or less, single ownership, and total building energy data is accessible.
ReplyDeleteIn order to receive this program, work must be performed by a BPI-certified contractor who is a registered Trade Ally of the New Jersey Clean Energy Program. Program funding is provided through the New Jersey Societal Benefits Charge and the State Energy Program. The use of funding allows the program to be serve oil, propane, and municipal electric customers through June 30, 2013. (Corrections made)
In April of 2012, a green power program was launched in Maine. The program was launched by the Maine Public Utilities Commission or the PUC. This program offers green power to residential and small commercial customers in the state. The PUC chose a company by the name of 3 Degrees to manage the program all across the state. Also there are a few requirements that all new construction and additions to existing buildings must meet. These are known as the Energy Efficiency Building Performance Standards or EECBS. The only exceptions are for single-family homes that were built by an owner-builder and log homes. In 1997, Maine's electric-industry restructuring legislation authorized the state's public benefits fund for energy efficiency. Different efficiency programs were run by either the State Planning Office (SPO), the state's electric utilities, or the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
ReplyDeleteCurrently, the State of Oregon does not generate, transmit, or distribute electricity. State agencies have the power to supervise and regulate public energy resources. Measure creates Oregon Energy Development Commission, composed of three members elected statewide. To implement measure, the commission can: develop, generate, transmit, distribute, buy, sell electricity, renewable energy, fuel; acquire and operate facilities for electricity and renewable energy production and distribution; undertake energy development and conservation projects; regulate rates and charges related to water power, electricity, renewable resources; take over private property; and issue state bonds.
ReplyDeleteConnecticut doesn't have many ways or places to generate electirity. Although, they are creating many ways to save energy and conserve it. One of the major things they're doing is, when they build new houses, put appliances in the houses to make them more energy efficent. Upon making these changes to the newly built houses they will move people that live in the old houses into the new house. After that they will tear down the old house and build the new houses with the new appliances. Connecticut is also trying to make wind mills and solar panels in the places that supply the most of those resources.
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ReplyDeleteThe state I chose to do was Colorado. Colorado has a few energy initiatives in their state. They have the Alternate Fuels Data Center, Green Power Network, Weatherization Assistance Program, and Wind Powering America. The Alternate Fuels Data Center is an act that reduces the petroleum consumption. They do this by using different types of fuel and buying better vehicles (that help the environment more). The Green Power Network is something that lets you buy green power. They also have things to do and different activities and such to teach you about green power. The Weatherization Assistance Program helps the lower class. They do this by helping make their houses efficient of energy; they don’t even make the families pay to get it! The Wind Powering America basically just has a lot of information and things to do with wind. In Colorado, some upcoming events are the wind working group, small wind consumer’s guide, and others. All of these energy initiatives are run by the U.S. Department of Energy.
ReplyDeleteThe state of New Mexico is a federal state.The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was created in 2009, allows taxpayers that have the required background, and are eligible for the federal renewable electricity production tax credit. The Federal Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit takes the federal business energy investment tax credit instead of taking the PTC for new installations. From the energy (business)investment tax credit,was available for under 26 USC and 48 was largely expanded by the Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424), which took place on October, in 2008. This particular "law extended the duration by eight years of the existing credits for solar energy, fuel cells and microturbines; this increased the credit amount for fuel cells." This was created by new credits for small wind-energy systems, geothermal heat pumps, and to combined heat and power together (CHP); this allowed utilities to use these credits. Also this allowed taxpayers to take credit against the other minimum tax (AMT), to an extent." The credit was further expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, enacted in February 2009."
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ReplyDeleteThere are many different ways to save energy. West Virginia is considered a "Green Building Incentive." This all became effective on July 1, 2012. This opened a new door for The Alternative and Renewable Portfolio Act. The bill mandates that electric utilities obtain twenty-five percent of their electricity from alternative or renewable energy sources. These utilities in West Virginia are only being provided for fewer than 30,000 thousand people. The bill has set interim targets of ten percent by 2015. They have come up with eligible alternative resources. Some of these are advanced coal technology, coal bed methane, natural gas, hydroelectric projects, and even recycled energy. Eligible renewable resources have also been thought about too. Some of these are PV solar thermal, wind, run-of-river hydropower, and geothermal energy. The bill sets up a system of credit. One credit is awarded to each megawatt-hour of an alternative energy source saved. There are many other policies that West Virginia has come up with to go green and save energy.
I chose the state Rhode Island. Before i go any further AFDC stands for Alternative Fuels Data Center. Anyways, the United States Department of Energys AFDC gives out information on data&tools to help fleets and other ways of transportation to find their ways to decrease petroleum consumption. Just incase you didnt know what petroleum meant (cause i didnt either, so i used http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/petroleum+?s=t) it means an oily, thick, flammable, usually dark-colored liquid that is a form of bitumen or a mixture of various hydrocarbons. They used petroleum consumption with the help of renewable&alternative fuels&other fuel saving measures. The United States department of Energys green power network gives news&information on green power activities&markets. WAP stands for Weatherization Assistance Program. The United States department of Energys WAP lets families with a low income to decrease their energy bills by making and helping them make there house more satisfied with their energy. The United States Department of Energys wind powering america site lets you access state by state information on activities and wind projects.
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