National Renewable Electricity Standard Design Features

The document advocates for a U.S. national renewable electricity standard (RES) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower energy costs, and position the U.S. as a global leader in renewable technology. It proposes a framework including legally binding targets for all suppliers, eligibility requirements focused on environmental improvement, national sourcing of certificates, and the ability for states to set higher targets.

• A national renewable electricity standard (RES) should be designed with four specific features: eligibility requirements that lower GHG emissions and environmental impacts, a long-term legally binding target for all electricity suppliers, national sourcing of renewable energy certificates, and the ability for individual states to set targets that exceed the national level.
• Implementing a national RES would provide economic and environmental benefits to the U.S., including reduced CO2 emissions, lower energy bills, improved air and water quality, and the creation of jobs in under-served communities. Additionally, it would benefit businesses by reducing price volatility and creating new investment opportunities.
• While 25 states and the District of Columbia have already implemented renewable electricity standards, no national standard currently exists, although the 110th Congress has considered its establishment.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). National Renewable Electricity Standard Design Features. https://www.wri.org/research/national-renewable-electricity-standard-design-features

Chicago

World Resources Institute. National Renewable Electricity Standard Design Features. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/national-renewable-electricity-standard-design-features.

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendnational, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{National Renewable Electricity Standard Design Features}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/national-renewable-electricity-standard-design-features}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }