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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c491f0/analyzing_renewabl)
has announced the addition of the “Analyzing
Renewable Portfolio Standards in the US” report to their offering.

A renewable portfolio standard (RPS) is a regulatory policy that
requires the increased production of energy from renewable resources,
such as wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal.

The RPS mechanism generally places an obligation on electricity supply
companies to produce a specified fraction of their electricity from
renewable energy sources. Certified renewable energy generators earn
certificates for every unit of electricity they produce and can sell
these along with their electricity to supply companies. Supply companies
then pass the certificates to some form of regulatory body to
demonstrate their compliance with their regulatory obligations. Because
it is a market standard, the RPS relies almost entirely on the private
market for its implementation. Those supporting the adoption of RPS
mechanisms claim that market implementation will result in competition,
efficiency and innovation that will deliver renewable energy at the
lowest possible cost, allowing renewable energy to compete with cheaper
fossil fuel energy sources.

Aruvian’s Research presents an analysis of the Renewable Portfolio
Standards in the United States in its research report Analyzing
Renewable Portfolio Standards in the US. The report talks about the
importance of the RPS in today’s energy hungry world. The report gives
basic information about RPS, the mechanism on which RPS is based on, the
various RPS policies being implemented in states across the US, and also
takes a look at the federal RPS policy.

The report further analyzes the importance of the RPS as a
macroeconomic, foreign, and technological policy. Case studies of
various states, and the RPS policies in many states across the US is
given in the report. The role of renewable energy certificates in the
entire system is also touched upon.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive Summary

Looking at Renewables

What is Renewable Energy?

Types of Renewables

Sources of Electricity

Looking at the Economics

Introduction to Renewable Portfolio Standard

What is a Renewable Portfolio Standard?

History & Present-day Application of the RPS

RPS and the Environment

RPS and Emissions

Energy Efficiency and the RPS

Mechanics of an RPS

Diversification of the Programs

Benefits of a Renewable Portfolio Standard

RPS and Clean Energy

Key Features of a RPS

Structure, Size & Application of RPS Policies

Eligibility of RPS Policies

Administration of an RPS

Basic Elements of a Successful Policy

Why is a RPS Required?

Looking at State Level RPSs

Federal RPS

Challenge of Meeting the Energy Demand

Issues in US RPS Design

Macroeconomic Benefits of an RPS

Implementing RPS as a Foreign & Technological Policy

Managing Risk through RPS

Role of RECs

Diversifying and Lowering Risk

Role of RPS in National Security

Tapping into Renewable Energy Resources

Role of Renewable Energy Certificates

What are RECs?

Time Period for Compliance

Double Counting

Tracking Mechanisms for RECs

Geographical Eligibility of RPS

Overview

Restrictions on Generator Eligibility

Development of In-State Facilities

Role of Dormant Commerce Clause

State RPS Experiences

Design of RPS Policies

Impact of RPS on the Renewable Energy Supply

Economic Impacts of RPS Policies

Issues with Federal RPS Proposals

Coordination between Federal & State RPS Policies

Differences in State RPS Policies

Strong Support for Policies Favoring Wind Power

Compliance with State RPS Policies

Variability in REC Prices

Transmission Limitations are Prevalent

Political Factors Driving State RPSs

RPS Design Trends

RPS Provisions for Solar Energy

Overview

Rise of Solar-Specific RPS Designs

Development of Solar Facilities

Dealing with the Issues for Solar Generation

Case in Point: New Jersey Solar Renewable Energy Certificate Tracking

Case Studies

RPS & the Securing of Project Financing

Overview

Market Structure & Implementation of RPS

Financial Expectations

Changing Financial Policies

Regulatory Framework and the RPS

Overview

Strong RPS Policy Mechanisms

Weak RPS Policy Mechanisms

Cost Caps

Fluctuating Eligibility Regulations

RPS in States

Case Studies

Future Impact of RPS Policies

Issues & Opportunities for RPS

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c491f0/analyzing_renewabl