Delaware’s Renewable Energy Standards require investor-owned utilities, local governments, and retail electricity suppliers to derive 40% of their energy from renewable sources by 2035. The Renewable Energy Standards Act, found under Title 26, Chapter 1, Subchapter III-A, outlines the statutory details of the renewable energy
Section 196-9 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes directs state agencies to install solar water heating systems in buildings and facilities where it is cost-effective based on the life cycle costs compared to conventional water heating systems. If solar thermal systems are not found to be
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has a multi-sectoral cap-and-trade system that requires businesses to purchase allowances equivalent to their emissions, incentivizing mitigation and the uptake of renewable thermal solutions. The program is designed to contribute to the state’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
This 2022 Executive Order (D 2022 016, “Amending and Restating Executive Order D 2019 016 Concerning the Greening of State Government”) signed by Governor Jared Polis sets energy standards for public buildings in Colorado to meet the state’s goals toward renewable energy and reducing GHG
This bill, known as Senate Bill 22-118 (“Encourage Geothermal Energy Use”), modifies the statutory provisions that apply to solar energy so that they also apply to geothermal energy. These provisions include consumer education, limiting government charges and fees for installation, creating community geothermal gardens, and
This regulation from the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission requires that large, energy-intensive, and trade-exposed manufacturers conduct “GHG Best Available Emissions Control Technology” and “Energy BMP Audit Plan” audits every five years to achieve a 5% reduction in their GHG emissions. If they do not
Arizona’s Renewable Energy Standard and Tariff requires that regulated electric utilities and electric power cooperatives serving retail customers in Arizona generate 15% of their energy from renewable resources, including several renewable thermal technologies, by 2025. This standard was adopted in 2006 and took effect in
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