The Renewable Energy Policy Manual












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U.S. Export Council for Renewable Energy
A. John Armstrong, Esq. & Dr. Jan Hamrin

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UNITED STATES EXPORT COUNCIL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
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Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

PREFACE

CONCEPTUAL APPROACH

INTRODUCTION: Trends in Energy Policy, Deregulation, Energy Markets and Technology

CHAPTER 1. RENEWABLE ENERGY OVERVIEW

a. POLICY BENEFITS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES
b. COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

CHAPTER 2. IDENTIFYING GOALS & OBJECTIVES IN THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR

CHAPTER 3. ENCOURAGING PRIVATE-SECTOR INVESTMENT

CHAPTER 4. GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR

a. GOVERNMENT’S LEGISLATIVE ROLE
b. GOVERNMENT’S REGULATORY ROLE
c. GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN THE RESOURCE CONCESSION PROCESS
d. GOVERNMENT’S ROLE IN THE MARKET
e. TECHNOLOGY SPECIFIC POLICY STRATEGIES

CHAPTER 5. UNIVERSAL ELECTRIFICATION POLICY

a. RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES & UNIVERSAL ELECTRIFICATION EFFORTS
b. GOVERNMENT ROLES IN UNIVERSAL ELECTRIFICATION
c. PARTNERSHIPS IN UNIVERSAL ELECTRIFICATION

CHAPTER 6. PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

a. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
b. SOCIAL FACTORS
c. INFORMATION AND IMPLEMENTATION

APPENDIXES

Appendix A. Description of Renewable Energy Technologies
Appendix B. List of Contacts and Resources
Appendix C. Example Basic Power Purchase Agreement
Appendix D. Renewables Portfolio Standard