State of the States 2009: Renewable Energy Development and the Role of Policy
The State of the States project is a series of annual policy analyses that summarizes renewable energy generation and policy implementation at the U.S. state and territory level. This analysis investigates the role of policy in renewable energy development and also considers other contextual factors.
This Web site provides a summary of the results of the second version of the report. You can learn more about the efforts that your state is taking to develop renewable energy technologies through the links below, or by accessing the full report "State of the States 2009: Renewable Energy Development and the Role of Policy." (PDF 4.2 MB) Download Adobe Reader.
In this section of the site, you will find project information, results, and current activity summaries, including:
- Purpose and Background
- Summary of Trends
- State Policy Implementation
- State Policy Impact on Renewable Energy Development
- Other Factors Affecting Renewable Energy Development
- Conclusions
The State of the States project was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy, The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), and the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). It is funded by the Department of Energy (DOE) Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program (WIP) in the office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).
The project is part of the DOE-funded State Clean Energy Policies Analysis (SCEPA) project. More information can be found on the SCEPA Web site. The project teams appreciate input and participation by stakeholders.
