EEI Raises Concerns About a Mandatory Federal Renewable Portfolio Standard

June 12, 2007

The Senate is expected to vote this week on an amendment to mandate a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS). A federal RPS could raise electricity prices for consumers; upset ongoing renewable energy programs in the states; create winners and losers among states, electricity generators and electricity suppliers; and impose new burdens on electric reliability. Moreover, an RPS is not a solution to achieving energy independence. 

• Read EEI's concerns about a federal RPS and why legislation to impose a mandatory nationwide RPS should address these concerns or be rejected.

To date, 24 states and the District of Columbia have adopted mandatory renewable energy portfolio standards. Three states have RPS goals. See which states are encouraging the development of renewable energy resources, based on their own unique circumstances and available resources.

• See how the proposed amendment would impact existing state programs and resources.

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