Renewable energy state legislation

A projection of biomass energy consumption in the United States for the years 2000, 2010, 2020, and 2030 is shown in Table 6 by end use sector (12). This analysis is based on a National Premiums Scenario which assumes that specific market incentives are appHed to aU. new renewable energy technology deployment. The scenario depends on the enactment of federal legislation equivalent to a fossil fuel consumption tax. Any incentives over and above those in place (ca 1992) for use of renewable energy will have a significant impact on biomass energy consumption. 

One problem has been the cost of the solar panels. Los Angeles began its solar program after state legislators mandated that utilities spend about 3% of their revenue on efficiency, conservation and renewable energy. For solar, the power department had 75 million to spend over a five year period. The power department would pay 5 for each watt of solar installed on a residence or business. Homeowners typically purchase a 1-or 2-kW system meaning that the municipal utility paid between 5,000 and 10,000 of the cost. The systems that are eligible for rebates must be... 

One problem has been the cost of the solar panels. Los Angeles began its solar program after state legislators mandated that utilities spend about 3% of their revenue on efficiency, conservation and renewable energy. For solar, the power department had 75 million to spend over the next five years. 

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