Renewable Energies in the USA

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter I
  • I.I. Biomass
  • I.II. Geothermal
  • I.III. Solar & Photovoltaic
  • I.IV. Wind
• Chapter II
  • II.I. Energy and National Security
  • II.II. Federal Regulatory Mandates
  • II.III. Federal Incentives
  • II.IV. Research and Development
  • II.V. Federal Programs
• Chapter III
  • III.I. Promoting Renewables – the State's Perspective
  • III.II. State Incentives, Programs, Policies and Regulations
  • III.III. Promoting Renewables - an Assesment
• Conclusion
• References
• Web Sites of Interest

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper provides an overview of domestic policies implemented in the United States to promote renewable energy, focusing on the distinction between federal and state initiatives. The paper aims to demonstrate the progress made on the state level despite federal reluctance and highlight the need for a comprehensive federal approach for sustainable change in energy supply.

• Federal and state policies regarding renewable energy in the USA
• The role of federal mandates, incentives, research and development, and federal programs in promoting renewable energy
• State initiatives and programs to encourage renewable energy adoption
• The importance of a comprehensive federal strategy for sustainable energy supply
• The challenges and opportunities of promoting renewable energy in the United States

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the definition of renewable energy relevant to the paper and outlines the specific sources discussed. It provides a brief description of various renewable energy sources, including biomass, geothermal, solar and photovoltaic, and wind.

Chapter Two examines federal attempts to further the development of renewables, focusing on federal mandates, incentives, research and development, and federal programs. It explores the various federal activities and their impact on the promotion of renewable energy.

Chapter Three provides a comprehensive overview of state activities regarding alternative energy sources. It categorizes these activities into financial incentives, rules, regulations, and policies, and outreach and voluntary programs, showcasing the diverse efforts at the state level.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Renewable energy, alternative energy sources, federal policy, state policy, incentives, mandates, research and development, programs, sustainability, energy supply, United States, biomass, geothermal, solar, photovoltaic, wind, energy security, environmental policy.