State of the States 2009 report from NREL: Renewable Energy Development and the Role of Policy

The 2009 State of the States report has been released by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado. The 231-page report is downloadable here.

According to the report, “increasing numbers of U.S. states and territories are implementing policy measures and dedicating funding to encourage the deployment of renewable energy technologies. The design and implementation of these incentives is varied – and so are the development trends.

This NREL report tracks the progress of renewable energy development within the states, as well as the policies and support mechanisms implemented to encourage this development. Renewable resources supplied 8.5% of the total electricity generation in 2007, and hydroelectric generation continues to represent the largest portion at 70%.

The report then explores the context in which renewable energy development occurs by discussing the factors that can affect the uptake of power generation technologies. The analysis offers suggestions on how policies can be used to address these variables, which leads to tailored policy support that considers the specific circumstances within each state.

The complete report offers quantitative data on trends in renewable energy development, a comparison of policies and outcomes on a state by state basis, and analyzes contextual factors affecting renewable energy development as well as offering conclusions relating to future efforts.

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