Learn the Issues

This page shows all of the pages at www.epa.gov that are tagged with Learn the Issues.

  • Renewable Energy Certificate Monetization

    The Toolbox for Renewable Energy Project Development's Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Monetization page provides an overview of REC monetization strategies and resources and how RECs impact the financing and economics of solar projects.

  • Internal Stakeholder Engagement for Renewable Projects

    The Toolbox for Renewable Energy Project Development's Internal Stakeholder Engagement for Renewable Projects page discusses the importance of garnering stakeholder buy-in for renewable energy project success.

  • Emerging Issues

    This page provides resources to understand the dynamic green power market. EPA’s Green Power Partnership program can offer some insight and analysis to help understand some of the policy and implementation issues associated with these new trends.

  • Self-Supply

    This page outlines Self-supply where the consumer owns the renewable electricity generator and is responsible for its maintenance and operation.

  • 24/7 Hourly Matching of Electricity

    This page provides an overview of the concept of 24/7 hourly matching and answers some common questions about this new approach.

  • Environmental Claims

    Organizations that voluntarily buy green power generally do so to make a claim (express or implied) that they are using zero-emission electricity. Organizations should consider the following when making green power use claims

  • Green Power Markets

    To provide important content regarding the US green power market, consumer information pertaining to available green power supply options, and information around the market principles, market practices, and emerging market issues.

  • Renewable Energy Market Principles

    The Local Government Solar Project Portal's Solar Project Development Pathway and Resources page details the major steps along the project development pathway and each step includes resources and tools to assist you with that step.

  • Reducing power sector emissions under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments:

    Atmospheric environment article on reducing power sector emissions under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments.

  • Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Basics

    Provides basic information about the effect of SF6 on the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas, its use in electric power systems, and common emission sources.

  • Electric Power Systems Partnership

    The SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems was a collaborative effort between EPA and the electric power industry to identify, recommend, and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions.

  • State and Regional Regulations Related to SF6 Emissions from Electric Transmission and Distribution

    Information on existing regulations related to use of SF6 in electric transmission and distribution. Both regional and state regulations exist to limit SF6 use and manage leak rates.

  • How to Participate

    How to participate in the Electric Power Systems Partnership for SF6 reductions. Provide technical review of new resources or share best practices.

  • Environmental Crime Victim Resources - Maine

    A resource listing for environmental crime victims

  • EPS Partnership Accomplishments

    Annual accomplishments data for the Electric Power Systems Partnership. Shows the program's decrease in emissions since 1999.

  • Alternatives Benefits Calculator

    Download the SF6 Alternatives Benefits Calculator to evaluate the total lifecycle cost and environmental impacts of different circuit breaker technologies.

  • About the Electric Power Systems Partnership

    Details about the voluntary partnership program to reduce sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions from electric power systems.

  • UV Index Overview

    The UV Index predicts the ultraviolet radiation levels on a 1-11+ scale and provides a daily forecast of the expected intensity of UV radiation from the sun.

  • Human Health & Environmental Impacts of the Electric Power Sector

    Learn about the power sector's impact on human health.

  • Clean Air Power Sector Programs

    Clean Air Power Programs & Data describes regulatory programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule to reduce air pollution from the power sector that contributes to human health and environmental issues.

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