Where Should the Green Choice be Made?

Author

George Hariton

Organization

Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC)

Published

2006

Summary

Where Should the Green Choices Be Made endorses the “portfolio standard” requiring public and private retailers of energy including local distribution companies, ensure a target percentage of their electricity sold can be replaced by natural processes such as sunshine, wind, flowing water, biological processes or geothermal heat flow. PIAC’s study also suggests voluntary approaches such as green marketing will not have enough of an impact to produce the desired results. The study examines approaches to encouraging the development and use of renewable energy in North American jurisdictions including details concerning the minimum renewable requirements in a number of American states.

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This research received funding support through the Office of Consumer Affairs' Contributions Program.

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Source: Consumer Policy Research Database