Richard Schmalensee and Robert Stavins write an article about the difference between cap-and-trade methods versus the renewable electricity standard and the affects of each. Their conclusion was that the standard was less effective and more expensive.
John Teresko mentions a report that gives details about the cost-effective technologies that consumers and businesses can benefit from, if developed to a full potential.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy conducts a research titled, "The Size of the U.S. Energy Efficiency Market: Generating a More Complete Picture"
A study is conducted titled, "Clean Energy Funds: An Overview of State Support for Renewable Energy." This study is about the impacts of the economic stimulus package incentives for renewable electricity investments.
President Bush signed the Energy Policy Act, which added new efficiency standards for certain types of lamps, electric motors and commercial heating and cooling equipment.
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