Article ID: | iaor20115820 |
Volume: | 39 |
Issue: | 7 |
Start Page Number: | 3894 |
End Page Number: | 3905 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
Journal: | Energy Policy |
Authors: | Wiser Ryan, Barbose Galen, Holt Edward |
Keywords: | government |
• Many states have adopted RPS policies with solar or DG set‐asides. • Solar and DG set‐asides have become a significant driver for solar growth. • Compliance with solar/DG set‐aside targets has been mixed. • The estimated retail rate impacts have thus far been relatively modest. • Various emerging issues will affect the future impact of RPS policies on solar growth.