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Selected from from our Library of Green Power Publications

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O'Shaughnessy, E., J. Heeter, C. Liu, and E. Nobler, 2015. Status and Trends in the U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market (2014 Data). NREL Report No. TP-6A20-65252. October.

Heeter, J., 2015. Renewable Electricity: How do you know you have it? NREL Factsheet No. BR-6A20-64558. August.

Miller, J., L. Bird, J. Heeter, and B. Gorham, 2015. Renewable Electricity Use by the U.S. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Industry. 31 pp. NREL Report No. TR-6A20-64011. July.

Center for Resource Solutions, 2015. Guidelines for Renewable Energy Claims - Guidance For Consumers and Electricity Providers. February.

Heeter, J., 2014. Changing Dynamics in the Voluntary Market (Presentation). NREL Report No. PR-6A20-63279. December.

Heeter, J., K. Belyeu, and K. Kuskova-Burns, 2014. Status and Trends in the U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market (2013 Data). NREL Report No. TP-6A20-63052. November.

McLaren, J., 2014. Community Shared Solar: Policy and Regulatory Considerations (Brochure). NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). 8 pp. NREL Report No. BR-6A20-62367. September.

Center for Resource Solutions and Regulatory Assistance Project, 2014. Tracking Renewable Energy for the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan: Guidelines for States to Use Existing REC Tracking Systems to Comply with 111(d). Center for Resource Solutions, v1.1. July.

Tawney, L., B. Baker, M.A. Spitzer, 2014. Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers' Principles: Increasing Access to Renewable Energy. World Wildlife Fund/World Resources Institute. July.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2014. Green Power Procurement: A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs. Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series. EPA 430-R-09-045.

Heeter, J., T. Nicholas, 2013. Status and Trends in the U.S. Voluntary Green Power Market (2012 Data). NREL Report No. TP-6A20-60210. October.

Heeter, J., 2013. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Tracking Systems: Costs & Verification Issues (Presentation). NREL/PR-6A20-60640. October.

Heeter, J., P. Armstrong, L. Bird, 2012. Market Brief: Status of the Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificate Market (2011 Data). NREL/TP-6A20-52925. September.

Bird, L., A. Reger, and J. Heeter, 2012. Distributed Solar Incentive Programs: Recent Experience and Best Practices for Design and Implementation. NREL/TP-6A20-56308.

Heeter, J. and J. McLaren, 2012. Innovations in Voluntary Renewable Energy Procurement: Methods for Expanding Access and Lowering Cost for Communities, Governments, and Businesses. NREL/TP-6A20-54991. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. September.

Holt, E., J. Sumner, L. Bird, 2011. Role of Renewable Energy Certificates in Developing New Renewable Energy Projects. NREL/TP-6A20-51904. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. July.

Elefant, C., E. Holt, 2011. The Commerce Clause and Implications for State Renewable Portfolio Standard. Montpelier, VT: Clean Energy States Alliance, April.

Heeter, J., L. Bird, 2011. Status and Trends in U.S. Compliance and Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificate Markets (2010 Data). NREL/TP-6A20-52925. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Natural Marketing Institute, 2011. Consumer Attitudes About Renewable Energy. NREL/SR-6A20-50988. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, April.

Bird, L., J. Sumner, 2011. Using Renewable Energy Purchases to Achieve Carbon Goals. NREL/TP-6A20-49938. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. January.

Bird, L., J. Sumner, 2010. Green Power Marketing in the United States: A Status Report (2009 Data). NREL/TP-6A20-49403. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. September.

Bird, L., D. Hurlbut, P. Donohoo, K. Cory, and C. Kreycik, 2010. Examination of the Regional Supply and Demand Balance for Renewable Electricity in the United States through 2015 (Revised). NREL/TP-6A2-45041. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory, June. Original publication date: March 2009.

Bird, L., C. Chapman, J. Logan, J. Sumner, W. Short, 2010. Evaluating Renewable Portfolio Standards and Carbon Cap Scenarios in the U.S. Electric Sector. NREL Report No. TP-6A2-48258. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. May.

Bird, L., E. Holt, J. Sumner, and C. Kreycik, 2010. Voluntary Green Power Market Forecast through 2015. NREL/TP-6A2-48158. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. May.

U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, World Resources Institute, Center for Resource Solutions, 2010. Guide to Purchasing Green Power: Renewable Electricity, Renewable Energy Certificates, and On-Site Renewable Generation (Updated). Washington, D.C. ISBN: 1-56973-577-8. March.

Environmental Tracking Network of North America (ETNNA), 2010. The Intersection Between Carbon, RECs, and Tracking: Accounting and Tracking the Carbon Attributes of Renewable Energy. White Paper. February.

Friedman, B. and M. Miller, 2009. Green Pricing Program Marketing Expenditures: Finding the Right Balance. NREL/TP-6A2-46449. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. September.

Bird, L., C. Kreycik, and B. Friedman, 2009. Green Power Marketing in the United States: A Status Report (2008 Data). NREL/TP-6A2-46581. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. September.

Environmental Tracking Network of North America (ETNNA), 2009. System Changes to Serve a Federal RES. June.

Natural Marketing Institute and Center for Resource Solutions, 2009. Unlocking The Power of Renewable Energy Certification To Build Credibility With Consumers. Center for Resource Solutions. June.

Friedman, B., L. Bird, and G. Barbose, 2008. Considerations for Emerging Markets for Energy Savings Certificates. NREL/TP-670-44072. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Bird, L., B. Swezey, and K. Cory, 2008. Renewable Energy Price-Stability Benefits in Utility Green Power Programs. NREL/TP-670-43532. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. August.

Bird, L., L. Dagher, and B. Swezey, 2007. Green Power Marketing in the United States: A Status Report (Tenth Edition), NREL/TP-670-42502. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. December.

Bird, L., E. Holt, and G. Carroll, 2007. Implications of Carbon Regulation for Green Power Markets. NREL/TP-640-41076. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. April.

Swezey, B., J. Aabakken, and L. Bird, 2007. A Preliminary Examination of the Supply and Demand Balance for Renewable Electricity. NREL/TP-670-42266. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Bird, L. and M. Kaiser, 2007. Trends in Utility Green Pricing Programs (2006). 2007. NREL/TP-670-42287. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Bird, L. and E. Lokey, 2007. Interaction of Compliance and Voluntary Renewable Energy Markets. NREL/ TP-670-42096. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Proceedings from the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Markets and Challenges Workshop, 2007. Washington, DC. September 11.

Holt, E. and R. Wiser, 2007. The Treatment of Renewable Energy Certificates, Emissions Allowances, and Green Power Programs in State Renewables Portfolio Standards. Report prepared for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California. April. LBNL-62574.

Bird, L. and B. Swezey, 2006. Green Power Marketing in the United States: A Status Report (Ninth Edition). NREL/TP-620-40904. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. November.

Bird, L. and E.S. Brown, 2006. Trends in Utility Green Pricing Programs (2005). NREL/TP-620-40777. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Bird, L. and E.S. Brown, 2006. Utility-Marketer Partnerships: An Effective Strategy for Marketing Green Power?. NREL/TP-620-39730. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. April.

Holt, E.A. and L. Bird, 2005. Emerging Markets for Renewable Energy Certificates: Opportunities and Challenges. NREL/TP-620-37388. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. January.

Wiser, R. and S. Olsen, with L. Bird and B. Swezey, 2004. Utility Green Pricing Programs: A Statistical Analysis of Program Effectiveness. LBNL-54437. Report prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California, February.

Lehr, R.L., W. Guild, D. Thomas, B. Swezey, 2003. Listening to Customers: How Deliberative Polling Helped Build 1,000 MW of New Renewable Energy Projects in Texas. NREL/TP-620-33177. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. June.

Swezey, B. and L. Bird, 2003. "Buying Green Power - You Really Can Make a Difference." Solar Today, Jan/Feb.

Bird, L., R. Wustenhagen, and J. Aabakken, 2002. Green Power Marketing Abroad: Recent Experience and Trends. NREL/TP-620-32155. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. April.

Wiser, R., M. Bolinger, E. Holt, and B. Swezey, 2001. Forecasting the Growth of Green Power Markets in the United States. NREL/TP-620-30101. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. October.

Swezey, B. and L. Bird, 2001. Utility Green Pricing Programs: What Defines Success?. NREL/TP-620-29831. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. August.

 

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