State Energy Policy
Current Issues, Future Directions
1st Edition
Published on 31. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
330 pages
978-0-367-30413-3 (ISBN)
Description
With the advent of "New Federalism" and reduced federal attention on regional energy concerns, the states are now in the forefront of energy policy in the United States, extensively involved in implementing federal conservation programs, pursuing independent initiatives, and adopting entirely new directions in the regulation of electric and gas uti
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Postgraduate
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-30413-3 (9780367304133)
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Stephen W. Sawyer | John R. Armstrong | Jon M. Veigel
State Energy Policy
Current Issues, Future Directions
Book
10/2019
1st Edition
Routledge
€179.81
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Stephen W. Sawyer | John R. Armstrong | Jon M. Veigel
State Energy Policy
Current Issues, Future Directions
E-Book
06/2019
1st Edition
Routledge
€51.49
Available for download
Stephen W. Sawyer | John R. Armstrong | Jon M. Veigel
State Energy Policy
Current Issues, Future Directions
E-Book
06/2019
1st Edition
Routledge
€51.49
Available for download
Persons
Stephen W. Sawyer is assistant professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Maryland. John R. Armstrong was formerly director of the Office of Energy Conservation and Development at the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic Development. He is now an energy consultant for developing countries.
Content
Introduction -- Energy and the States -- Inventory of Current State Energy Activities -- Evaluating Energy Programs in Michigan -- Improving Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes: The Residential Conservation Service -- Shifting Winds, Changing Tides: Navigating Low-Income Conservation Programs Through Uncharted Waters -- Politics and Policy: The Minnesota Community Energy Program -- Efficiency Standards in California's Energy Policy -- Renewable Energy Tax Incentives: Status, Evaluation Attempts, Continuing Issues -- California's Experience in Promoting Renewable Energy Development -- Unmet Energy Needs: The States' Perspective -- State Government's Role in the Development of Energy Service Contracting -- The Role of Public Utility Commissions -- Stimulating Innovation Through Alternate Institutions -- The Evolution of State Level Energy Institutions