June 6, 2007—The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) issued a report on current and upcoming state alternative energy policies. “Recent State Actions Promoting Alternative Energy” reviewed state energy programs to identify best practices in promoting, administering, financing, and implementing clean energy policies. Common themes included:
- Setting renewable portfolio standards;
- Establishing renewable fuels standards for transportation and heating;
- Setting efficiency standards for government buildings and fleets;
- Establishing financing mechanisms for advanced energy technology programs; and
- Measuring and monitoring energy savings and environmental benefits.
In their 2007 State of the State addresses, 92 percent of governors highlighted policies on the environment, energy and natural resources, with 39 specifically mentioning new proposals to pursue alternative sources of energy.
For more information and to download a copy of the report, visit the NGA Center Web site.
