{"id":4567,"date":"2024-08-28T23:52:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T23:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=4567"},"modified":"2024-10-16T20:58:32","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T20:58:32","slug":"study-reveals-cross-state-benefits-of-renewable-energy-policies-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/study-reveals-cross-state-benefits-of-renewable-energy-policies-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Reveals Cross-State Benefits of Renewable Energy Policies in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">Researchers led by Georgia Tech have discovered that state-level clean energy policies in the United States create positive, far-reaching effects on renewable energy generation in neighboring states, paving the way for a more collaborative, nationwide approach to renewable energy.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0dfbf163 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In an inspiring climate breakthrough, researchers have uncovered the substantial impact of state-level renewable energy policies on neighboring states, spotlighting the interconnected nature of energy markets and underscoring the potential for broader, nationwide clean energy progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The study, led by Marilyn Brown, Regents\u2019 and Brook Byers Professor of Sustainable Systems at Georgia Tech&#8217;s School of Public Policy, alongside Shan Zhou of Purdue University and Barry Solomon from Michigan Technological University, was recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/doi\/10.1073\/pnas.2313193121\" title=\"\">published <\/a>in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The trio\u2019s findings shed light on the far-reaching influence of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) beyond the borders of the states that enact them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnalysts are asking if the United States should have a federal renewable mandate to put the whole country on the same page, or if individual state policies are sufficient,\u201d Brown said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/renewable-energy-policies-provide-benefits-across-state-lines\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cTo answer that question, it is useful to know if states with renewable energy policies are influencing those without them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>RPSs, adopted by over half of the U.S. states, require utility providers to generate a specific portion of their electricity from renewable resources like wind or solar. These standards often come with stringent targets, and utilities face penalties if they fail to comply. The research team aimed to determine whether these policies have ripple effects across state lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By compiling 31 years of data (1991-2021) on renewable electricity generation from 48 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, the researchers conducted comparative analyses between states. They paired states with their geographical neighbors or electricity trading partners, yielding 1,519 comparisons. The results were illuminating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy only looking at the pairs, we can see if an RPS in one state directly affects renewable electricity generation in another state, and, if that\u2019s the case, whether it is because they are geographic neighbors or if it\u2019s because they are participating in the same wholesale electricity market,\u201d Zhou, who is an assistant professor at Purdue University and Georgia Tech alumna, said in the news release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the study revealed that geographical proximity had a greater impact on renewable energy generation than electricity trading partners. This finding highlights the complex interplay between state policies and the broader energy landscape. The researchers discovered that neighboring states with robust RPS policies tend to increase their renewable energy output, showcasing a \u201cspillover effect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe also learned that the stronger a neighboring state\u2019s RPS policy is, the more likely a given state is to generate more renewable electricity,\u201d Brown added. \u201cIt\u2019s all a very interactive web with many co-benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A critical aspect of their study was the introduction of a refined &#8220;policy stringency&#8221; metric, which considers not only the targets set by the RPS but also the interim goals and current renewable energy production levels of each state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur stringency variable includes interim targets as well as the existing share of renewable energy generation,\u201d added Solomon, a professor emeritus of environmental policy at Michigan Technological University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the study&#8217;s findings are groundbreaking, the researchers are keen to delve deeper into the factors that drive these spillover effects. They aim to explore the nuances influencing states without RPSs, which appear to be heavily swayed by their neighbors&#8217; policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe spillover effect is very significant and should not be overlooked by future research, especially for states without RPSs,\u201d Zhou added. \u201cFor states without policies, their renewable electricity generation is very heavily influenced by their neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pioneering research not only reveals the hidden benefits of state-level renewable energy policies but also champions a collaborative approach as a potential pathway to a greener, more sustainable future for the United States and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an inspiring climate breakthrough, researchers have uncovered the substantial impact of state-level renewable energy policies on neighboring states, spotlighting the interconnected nature of energy markets and underscoring the potential for broader, nationwide clean energy progress. 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