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Renewable portfolio standard

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The Creation of the RPS (Renewable Portfolio Standard)

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Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards explained - Solar States

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Renewable Portfolio Standard Scam (Part 2)

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What Is a Renewable Energy Certificate?

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Renewable Portfolio Standard

A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a regulation that requires the increased production of energy from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal. The federal RPS is called the Renewable Electricity Standard (RES).
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    • Renewable energy certificates (RECs) 

    • Multipliers 

    • Eligible technologies 

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