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Performance Based Incentives (PBI)

Utilities, public sector entities, development banks and others can provide incentives that reflect the amount of energy produced by a renewable energy generation system. This includes rebates calculated on a per-kilo-watt hour basis as well as feed-in tariffs.

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2010 Solar Technologies Market Report

This report provides an overview of the U.S. solar electricity market, including photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies.…

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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1 November 2011

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30 Years of Policies for Wind Energy Lessons from 12 Wind Energy Markets

This report aims to provide an insight into the strengths of diverse policy design decisions across important existing markets. It…

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International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

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1 December 2012

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A Global Review of Incentive Programs to Accelerate Energy-Efficient Appliances and Equipment

This report reviews the essential market transformation tool: the incentive. In the context of energy efficient products, there are many…

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Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory

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1 August 2013

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A Description of Current Regulatory Practices for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency

This report presents information gathered from the world’s energy markets on regulatory practices aimed at fostering energy efficiency. In preparing…

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International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER)

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1 June 2010

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A Review of Emerging State Finance Tools to Advance Solar Generation

This guide explores several of the most promising financing mechanisms that can be integrated into renewable portfolio standard (RPS) programs:…

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CleanEnergy States Alliance

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1 March 2010

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A Resource and Technology Assessment of Coal Utilization in India

This paper, part of a series of Pew Center White Papers exploring strategies for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from…

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Pew Center on Global Climate Change

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1 October 2008

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A Policymaker's Guide to Feed-In Tariff Policy Design

This report provides a detailed analysis of feed-in tariff (FIT) policy design and implementation, and it identifies a set of…

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

United States Department of State

E3 Analytics

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1 July 2010

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A New Scheme for the Promotion of Renewable Energies in Developing Countries: The Renewable Energy Regulated Purchase Tariff

This report sets out the main findings of discussions carried out by the Developing Countries Group of the European Photovoltaic…

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European Commission

Alliance for Rural Electrification

PhotoVoltaic Technology Platform

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A Successful Case Study of Small Business Energy Efficiency and Demand Response with Communicating Thermostats

This report presents the results of a pilot study of 78 small commercial customers in the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.…

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United States Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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1 August 2009

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Accelerating Smart Grid Investments

This report describes the power grid, how it operates and how a smarter grid will change the design and operations…

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World Economic Forum

Accenture

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1 November 2009

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Accelerating Building Efficiency: Eight Actions for Urban Leaders

This guide provides local governments and urban leaders around the world with the background, guidance and tools needed to accelerate…

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World Resources Institute

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11 May 2016

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Aligning Utility Interests with Energy Efficiency Objectives: A Review of Recent Efforts at Decoupling and Performance Incentives

This report looks at the impacts of two regulatory approaches to incorporate energy efficiency programs into utility portfolios without negatively…

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American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

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1 October 2006

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Algae-Based Biofuels: A Review of Challenges and Opportunities for Developing Countries

This document evaluates the possibilities, considerations, and challenges of using algae as a biofuel for powering developing countries. The authors…

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Food and Agriculture Organization

Ecofys

Global Bioenergy Partnership

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1 May 2009

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An Analysis of Various Policy Instruments to Reduce Congestion, Fuel Consumption, and CO2 Emissions in Beijing

Using a model, this paper analyzes the impact of various policies on the externalities of car use in Beijing, namely…

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The World Bank

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1 September 2009

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Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Overview 2011

This report provides an overview of the state of energy policy and use in each of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

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Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre

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1 March 2012

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Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Overview 2010

This report reviews the state of energy policy and use in each of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) countries in…

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Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre

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1 March 2011

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Building an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Driven Economy: How Policies Can Foster Risk Capital Investment in Renewable Energy

In this webinar series, two expert panels—including government, industry, and financial experts from countries across several continents—explore how countries can…

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Clean Energy Solutions Center

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4 May 2011

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Building Energy Efficiency Policies (BEEP) Database

This database is intended to be a comprehensive collection of building energy efficiency policies from select countries around the world.…

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International Energy Agency (IEA)