Case Studies of State Support for Renewable Energy
This case study series by Berkeley Lab and the Clean Energy Group analyzes the innovative practices of state
clean energy funds in support of renewable energy. |
Case Studies |
Tracking the Sun II: The Installed Cost of Photovoltaics in the U.S. from 1998-2008
Wiser, R., G. Barbose, C. Peterman, and N. Darghouth. LBNL-2674E. October 2009 |
1.3 MB PDF |
2008 Wind Technologies Market Report
Wiser, R., and M. Bolinger. July 2009 |
1.9 MB PDF |
PTC, ITC, or Cash Grant? An Analysis of the Choice Facing Renewable Power Projects in the United States
Bolinger M. and R. Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; K. Cory and T. James, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. LBNL-1642E. March 2009 |
477 KB PDF |
Tracking the Sun: The Installed Cost of Photovoltaics in the U.S. from 1998-2007
Wiser, R., G. Barbose, and C. Peterman. LBNL-1516E. February 2009 |
High resolution, 6.7 MB PDF
Low resolution, 744 KB PDF |
The Cost of Transmission for Wind Energy: A Review of Transmission Planning Studies
Mills, A., R. Wiser, and K. Porter. LBNL-1471E. February 2009 |
465 KB PDF |
Financing Non-Residential Photovoltaic Projects: Options and Implications
Bolinger, M. LBNL-1410E. January 2009 |
387 KB PDF |
Advanced Coal Wind Hybrid: Economic Analysis
Phadke, A., C. Goldman, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; D. Larson, T. Carr, Western Interstate Energy Board; L. Rath, P. Balash, National Energy Technologies Laboratory; and W. Yih-Huei, National Renewable Energy Laboratory. LBNL-1248E. November 2008 |
293 KB PDF |
Shaking Up the Residential PV Market: Implications of Recent Changes to the ITC
Bolinger, M., G. Barbose, and R. Wiser. November 2008 |
102 KB PDF |
Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2007
Wiser, R., and M. Bolinger. LBNL-275E. May 2008 |
3.2 MB PDF |
Renewables Portfolio Standards in the United States — A Status Report with Data Through 2007
Wiser, R., and G. Barbose. LBNL-154E. April 2008 |
1.5 MB PDF |
Reading the Tea Leaves: How Utilities in the West Are Managing Carbon Regulatory Risk in their Resource Plan
Barbose, G., R. Wiser, A. Phadke, and C. Goldman. LBNL-44E. March 2008 |
359 KB PDF |
Using the Federal Production Tax Credit to Build a Durable Market for Wind Power in the United States
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, G. Barbose. Preprint of article sent to The Electricity Journal. LBNL-63583. November 2007 |
76 KB PDF |
Wind Project Financing Structures: A Review & Comparative Analysis
Harper, J., M. Karcher, and M. Bolinger. LBNL-63434. September 2007 |
528 KB PDF |
The Impact of Retail Rate Structures on the Economics of Commercial Photovoltaic Systems in California
Wiser, R., A. Mills, G. Barbose, and W. Golove. LBNL-63019. July 2007 |
571 KB PDF |
Annual Report on U.S. Wind Power Installation, Cost, and Performance Trends: 2006
Wiser, R., and M. Bolinger. LBNL-62702. May 2007 |
3.2 MB PDF |
Renewables Portfolio Standards: A Factual Introduction to Experience from the United States
Wiser, R., C. Namovicz, M. Gielecki, and R. Smith. LBNL-62569. May 2007 |
372 KB PDF |
The Treatment of Renewable Energy Certificates, Emissions Allowances, and Green Power Programs in State Renewables Portfolio Standards
Holt, E., Ed Holt and Associates, Inc. and R. Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. LBNL-62574. April 2007 |
292 KB PDF |
Wind Power and the Production Tax Credit: An Overview of Research Results. Presented to The Senate Finance Committee, March 29, 2007
Wiser, R. LBNL/PUB-971. March 2007 |
68 KB PDF |
Weighing the Costs and Benefits of State Renewables Portfolio Standards: A Comparative Analysis of State-Level Policy Impact Projections
Chen, C., R. Wiser, and M. Bolinger. LBNL-61580. March 2007 |
551 KB PDF |
Designing PV Incentive Programs to Promote Performance: A Review of Current Practice
Barbose, G., R. Wiser, and M. Bolinger. LBNL-61643. October 2006 |
616 KB PDF |
Avoiding the Haircut: Potential Ways to Enhance the Value of the USDA's Section 9006 Program
Bolinger, M. LBNL-61076. July 2006 |
268 KB PDF |
State Clean Energy Funds Support Utility-Scale Projects
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. North American Windpower. LBNL-60402. June 2006 |
203 KB PDF |
Analyzing the Effects of Temporal Wind Patterns on the Value of Wind-Generated Electricity at Different Sites in California and the Northwest
Fripp, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-60152. June 2006 |
2.2 MB PDF |
Who Owns Renewable Energy Certificates? An Exploration of Policy Options and Practice
Holt, E., R. Wiser, and M. Bolinger. LBNL-59965. April 2006
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380 KB PDF |
Supporting Photovoltaics in Market-Rate Residential New Construction: A Summary of Programmatic Experience to Date and Lessons Learned
Barbose, G., R. Wiser, and M. Bolinger. LBNL-59299. February 2006 |
776 KB PDF |
Letting the Sun Shine on Solar Costs: An Empirical Investigation of Photovoltaic Cost Trends in California
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, P. Cappers, and R. Margolis. LBNL-59282, NREL/TP-620-39300. January 2006 |
Report, 2.1 MB PDF
Executive Summary, 141 KB PDF |
Fostering a Renewable Energy Technology Industry: An International Comparison of Wind Industry Policy Support Mechanisms
Lewis, J. and R. Wiser. LBNL-59116. November 2005 |
102 KB PDF |
Investment Timing and Capacity Choice for Small-Scale Wind Power Under Uncertainty
Fleten, S-E., and K. Maribu. LBNL-58072. November 2005 |
285 KB PDF |
Does It Have To Be This Hard? Implementing the Nation's Most Aggressive Renewables Portfolio Standard in California
Wiser, R. and M. Bolinger, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; K. Porter, Exeter Associates; and H. Raitt, California Energy Commission. LBNL-58728. August 2005 |
188 KB PDF |
Balancing Cost and Risk: The Treatment of Renewable Energy in Western Utility Resource Plans
Bolinger, M., and R.H. Wiser. LBNL-58450. August 2005 |
Report, 1.1 MB PDF
Executive Summary, 146 KB PDF
Journal Article Pre-Print, 173 KB PDF |
Review of International Experience with Renewable Energy Obligation Support Mechanisms
van der Linden, N.H., and M.A. Uyterlinde, ECN; C. Vrolijk, IT Power; L.J. Nilsson, J. Khan, K. Åstrand and
K. Ericsson, University of Lund; R. Wiser, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. LBNL-57666. May 2005 |
963 KB PDF |
Real Options Valuation of US Federal Renewable Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment
Siddiqui, A.S., C. Marnay, and R.H. Wiser. LBNL-58000. March 2005 |
422 KB PDF |
Easing the Natural Gas Crisis: Reducing Natural Gas Prices Through Increased Deployment of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, M. St. Clair. LBNL-56756. January 2005. |
Report, 610 KB PDF
Senate Testimony, 708 KB PDF |
Evaluating State Markets for Residential Wind Systems:Results from an Economic and Policy Analysis Tool
Edwards, J., R. Wiser and M. Bolinger. LBNL-56344. December 2004 |
813 KB PDF |
A Comparative Analysis of Business Structures Suitable for Farmer-Owned Wind Power Projects in the United States
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-56703. November 2004. |
231 KB PDF |
An Overview of Alternative Fossil Price and Carbon Regulation Scenarios
Wiser, R. and M. Bolinger. LBNL-56403. October 2004 |
244 KB PDF |
Guide to Purchasing Green Power: Renewable Electricity, Renewable Energy Certificates and On-Site Renewable Generation
Golove, W., R. Brown, and E. Holt. September 2004. |
988 KB PDF |
Building a Market for Small Wind: The Break-Even Turnkey Cost of Residential Wind Systems in the United States
Edwards, J.L., R. Wiser, M. Bolinger, and T. Forsyth. Presented at Global Windpower, Chicago, Illinois. LBNL-54865. March 2004 |
148 KB PDF |
Evaluating Experience with Renewables Portfolio Standards in the United States
Wiser, R., K. Porter and R. Grace. LBNL-54439. March 2004 |
687 KB PDF |
Utility Green Pricing Programs: A Statistical Analysis of Program Effectiveness
Wiser, R. and S. Olson, LBNL, Bird, L. and B. Swezey, NREL. LBNL-54437. February 2004 |
212 KB PDF |
Accounting for Fuel Price Risk When Comparing Renewable to Gas-Fired Generation: The Role of Forward Natural Gas Prices
Bolinger, M., R. Wiser, and W. Golove. LBNL-54751. January 2004 |
216 KB PDF |
Accounting for Fuel Price Risk: Using Forward Natural Gas Prices Instead of Gas Price Forecasts to Compare Renewable to Natural Gas-Fired Generation
Bolinger, M., R.H. Wiser, and W. Golove. LBNL-53587. August 2003 |
Report, 746 KB PDF
Executive Summary, 106 KB PDF
February 2009 Update, 111 KB PDF |
Using Contingent Valuation to Explore Willingness to Pay for Renewable Energy: A Comparison of Collective and Voluntary Payment Vehicles
Wiser, R. LBNL-53239. August 2003 |
Report, 8.9 MB PDF
Executive Summary, 771 KB PDF |
Policies and Market Factors Driving Wind Power Development in the United States
Bird, L., and B. Parsons, NREL, T. Gagliano and M. Brown, National Conference of State Legislatures, and R. Wiser and M. Bolinger, LBNL-53554. July 2003 |
620 KB PDF |
Learning by Doing: The Evolution of State Support for Photovoltaics
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-52398. June 2003 |
210 KB PDF |
Comparing the Risk Profiles of Renewable and Natural Gas Electricity Contracts: A Summary of the California Department of Water Resources Contracts
Bachrach, D., R. Wiser, M. Bolinger and W. Golove. LBNL-50965. March 2003 |
Report, 605 KB PDF
Appendix, 459 KB PDF |
Transacting Generation Attributes Across Market Boundaries: Compatible Information Systems and the Treatment of Imports and Exports
Robert Grace (Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC) and R. Wiser. LBNL-51703. November 2002 |
Report, 540 KB PDF
Executive Summary, 96 KB PDF |
Innovation, Renewable Energy, and State Investment: Case Studies of Leading Clean Energy Funds
Wiser, R. and M. Bolinger. LBNL-51493. September 2002 |
704 KB PDF |
Analyzing the Interaction Between State Tax Incentives and the Federal Production Tax Credit for Wind Power
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, LBNL, and T. Gagliano, National Conference of State Legislatures. LBNL-51465. September 2002 |
64 KB PDF |
Quantifying the Value that Wind Power Provides as a Hedge Against Volatile Natural Gas Prices
Bolinger, M., R. Wiser and W. Golove. LBNL-50484. June 2002 |
92 KB PDF |
Customer-Sited PV: A Survey of Clean Energy Fund Support
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-49668. May 2002 |
160 KB PDF |
Utility-Scale Renewable Energy Projects: A Survey of Clean Energy Fund Support
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-49667. May 2002 |
108 KB PDF |
Potential for Renewable Energy Development: Alternatives to AEO2001
Osborn, J., K. Hamachi, C. Marnay, E. Gumerman and P. Chan. LBNL-51499. December 2001 |
312 KB PDF |
The Renewables Portfolio Standard in Texas: An Early Assessment
Wiser, R. and O. Langniss. LBNL-49107. November 2001 |
80 KB PDF |
Forecasting the Growth of Green Power Markets in the United States
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, E. Holt and B. Swezey. LBNL-48611. October 2001 |
636 KB PDF |
Revisiting the "Buy versus Build" Decision for Publicly Owned Utilities in California Considering
Wind and Geothermal Resources
Bolinger, M., R. Wiser and W. Golove. LBNL-48831. October 2001 |
344 KB PDF |
Community Wind Power Ownership Schemes in Europe and Their Relevance to the United States
Bolinger, M. LBNL-48357. May 2001 |
660 KB PDF |
Clean Energy Funds: An Overview of State Support for Renewable Energy
Bolinger, M. and R. Wiser. LBNL-47705. April 2001 |
464 KB PDF |
Public Goods and Private Interests: Understanding Non-Residential Demand for Green Power
Wiser, R. and M. Fowlie. LBNL-47300. January 2001 |
288 KB PDF |
Customer Choice and Green Power Marketing: A Critical Review and Analysis of Experience to Date
Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, LBNL, and E. Holt, Ed Holt and Associates, Inc. LBNL-46072. August 2000 |
84 KB PDF |
Purchasing Renewable Energy: A Guidebook for Federal Agencies
Golove, B., M. Bolinger and R. Wiser. LBNL-46766. August 2000 |
784 KB PDF |
The Role of Public Policy in Emerging Green Power Markets: An Analysis of Marketer Preferences
Wiser, R. LBNL-44178. August 1999 |
188 KB PDF |
Green Power Marketing in Retail Competition: An Early Assessment
Wiser, R. (LBNL); J. Fang, K. Porter, and A. Houston (NREL). LBNL-42282. February 1999 |
232 KB PDF |
Supporting Renewable Generation Through Green Power Certification: The Green-e Program
Wiser, R. LBNL-42485. September 1998 |
504 KB PDF |
Details, Details ... The Impact of Market Rules on Emerging "Green" Energy Markets
Wiser, R., S. Pickle, and J. Eto. LBNL-41812. August 1998 |
96 KB PDF |
Restructuring and Renewable Energy Developments in California: Using Elfin to Simulate the Future California Power Market
Marnay, C., S. Kito (MRW), D. Kirshner (EDF), O. Sezgen, S. Pickle, K. Schumacher, and R. Wiser. LBNL-41569. June 1998 |
380 KB PDF |
Selling Green Power in California: Product, Industry, and Market Trends
Wiser, R. and S. Pickle. LBNL-41807. May 1998 |
160 KB PDF |
Wind Generation in the Future Competitive California Power Market
Sezgen, O., C. Marnay, and S. Bretz. LBNL-41134. March 1998 |
Section 1, 1 KB PDF
Section 2, 1.1 MB PDF
Section 3, 804 KB PDF
Section 4, 1.2 MB PDF
Section 5, 1.9 MB PDF
Section 6, 186 KB PDF
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Estimating the Environmental and Economic Effects of Widespread Residential PV Adoption Using GIS and NEMS
Marnay, C., R. Richey, S. Mahler, S. Bretz, and R. Markel. LBNL-41030. October 1997 |
596 KB PDF |
Financing End-Use Solar Technologies in a Restructured Electricity Industry: Comparing the Cost of Public Policies
Jones, E. and J. Eto. LBNL-40218. September 1997 |
640 KB PDF |
Green Marketing, Renewables, and Free Riders: Increasing Customer Demand for a Public Good
Wiser, R. and S. Pickle. LBNL-40632. September 1997 |
212 KB PDF |
Transmission Pricing and Renewables: Issues, Options, and Recommendations
Stoft, S., C. Webber, and R. Wiser. LBNL-39845. May 1997 |
272 KB PDF |
Financing Investments in Renewable Energy: The Role of Policy Design and Restructuring
Wiser, R. and S. Pickle. LBNL-39826. March 1997 |
344 KB PDF |
California Renewable Energy Policy and Implementation Issues -- An Overview of Recent Regulatory and Legislative Action
Wiser, R., S. Pickle, and C. Goldman. LBNL-39247. September 1996 |
104 KB PDF |
Alternative Windpower Ownership Structures: Financing Terms and Project Costs
Wiser, R. and E. Kahn. LBNL-38921. May 1996 |
228 KB PDF |
Comparison of Financing Costs for Wind Turbine and Fossil Powerplants
Kahn, E. LBL-36122. February 1995 |
140 KB PDF |
