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Tradable renewable energy credits in California: the struggle with implementation

Journal Article · · Electricity Journal
On Mar. 11, 2010, the California Public Utilities Commission authorized the use of tradable renewable energy credits to satisfy at least a portion of the obligations imposed by California's Renewables Portfolio Standard. The decision allows California's largest investor-owned utilities and other retail providers to purchase TRECs to meet up to 25 percent of their annual RPS compliance obligations, but implementation has raised a series of questions. (author)
OSTI ID:
21337908
Journal Information:
Electricity Journal, Journal Name: Electricity Journal Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 23; ISSN ELEJE4; ISSN 1040-6190
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English