Review of State and National Renewable Energy Policies

Abstract

There is a growing importance for improving renewable energy policies especially in the United States to achieve a goal of 20% or more of nation's electricity from wind energy by 2030. Governments at various local, state and federal levels often revise the policy design and implementation to encourage renewable electricity generation. This paper illustrates some of the renewable energy policies (especially wind) of Texas at state level and United States at federal level and also discusses issues within those policies. Special focus is put on the following topics: Renewable portfolio standards, Production Tax credits, Feed-in tariffs and Net-metering.

Project management tools in renewable energy integration: A review of U.S. perspectives

“…Renewable energy integration varies significantly across different regions of the U.S., influenced by factors such as resource availability, state policies, and grid infrastructure. For instance, California leads in solar energy deployment, while Texas has emerged as a wind energy powerhouse (Singarao & Singh, 2014;Ogunrinde et al, 2018).…”

“…Some states have implemented ambitious renewable energy targets and supportive policies, while others have been less proactive, creating a patchwork of incentives and requirements that project managers must navigate. This heterogeneity in the policy landscape necessitates flexible and adaptive project management strategies to address varying requirements and market conditions (Singarao & Singh, 2014). Technological Innovation: The U.S. renewable energy landscape is characterized by rapid advancements in technology.…”