Resources for Policy Options and Analysis
This page provides links to databases of current policy options, impacts data, and screening tools. We provide these resources for state- and local-level energy analysts, officials, and decision makers who are interested in requesting help from the Technical Assistance Project.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Options
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Provides comprehensive information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Renewable Energy Policy Design - Case Studies and Publications
Provides access to publications produced by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory concerning state and federal renewable energy policies, such as renewables portfolio standards (RPS) and system benefits charge (SBC).
State Energy Strategic Plans
Links to online publications and Web sites published by state agencies and DOE that deal with renewable energy and energy efficiency projects for state energy strategic plans.
Green Power Network
Provides news and information on green power markets and related activities. The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets.
Renewable Electricity Standards Toolkit
Provides information on the design and implementation of existing state renewable electricity standards (also known as renewable portfolio standards). The Union of Concerned Scientists maintains the searchable toolkit for renewable energy policy makers.
Energy Policy Database of the National Conference of State Legislatures
Tracks current and previous years' bills on energy issues relating to topics such as energy security, efficiency, climate change, fossil energy, and renewable energy.
Energy Efficiency Technical Resources Database
Describes key resources and documents relevant to the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency. The searchable database includes information on topics such as evaluation, measurement, and verification; energy efficiency potential; program design and implementation; emissions trading; and state management best practices.
ACEEE's State Energy Efficiency Policy Database
Serves as a comprehensive gateway to detailed information on a variety of state energy policies, and is searchable by state or by policy area.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Policy Impacts Data
State Clean Energy Policies Analysis project
Provides recent policy analysis reports and information on the project, which is designed to develop and deliver information on the quantitative and qualitative impacts of current and innovative policies, informing decision making and future policy development.
Energy Efficiency Benefits Calculator
Helps educate stakeholders on the broad benefits of energy efficiency. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-designed calculator provides a simplified tool to demonstrate the business case for energy efficiency from the perspective of the consumer, the utility, and society.