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Title: Status and Trends in the U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market (2012 Data)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1107440· OSTI ID:1107440

Voluntary green power markets are those in which consumers and institutions voluntarily purchase renewable energy to match their electricity needs. Voluntary action provides a revenue stream for renewable energy projects and raises consumer awareness of the benefits of renewable energy. These markets continued to exhibit growth and stimulate renewable energy development in 2012. This paper reviews the voluntary market and identifies market trends.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy and Analysis
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1107440
Report Number(s):
NREL/TP-6A20-60210
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English