The document provides an overview of alternative energy management and the top 5 states for alternative energy use in the US. It discusses various alternative energy sources like biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, and wind. It profiles the top 5 states (Washington, California, Oregon, Texas, New York) and compares their renewable energy goals to EPA standards. It also discusses relevant government energy management programs and incentives available in each top state.

1. Alternative Energies in
The U.S.:
A review of Alternative Energy Management and the Leading Top 5 States
using Alternative Energy.

2. Table of Contents
Page Title: Page Number:
U.S. Profile 3
Alternative Energy Sources 16
Biomass Energy 18
Geothermal Energy 28
Hydroelectric Energy 39
Solar Energy 50
Wind Energy 60
Government Energy Management 75
Top Five States Using Renewable Energy 81
Page Title: Page Number:
Top Five States: States Vs. EPA 99
Energy Companies in Each Sector 114
Biomass Energy 117
Geothermal Energy 129
Hydroelectric Energy 141
Solar Energy 151
Wind Energy 159
Investment Outlook 168
Work Cited 178

3. Government Energy
Management:
The U.S. federal government is the nation’s largest user of energy.

4. Government Energy
Management:
Department of Energy (DOE):
 In charge of improving wind performance, lower the cost, accelerate the
employment of wind technology
 It has contributed to more patents in wind energy than any other organization
 Wind supports 75,000 U.S. jobs

5. Government Energy
Management:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
 Plays a role in reducing energy use and increasing the use of renewables at
the federal level
 Provides technical assistance and funding
 From 2009 to 2011 FEMP saved taxpayers $3.5 billion in energy costs

6. Top 5 States:
Using Renewable Energy-
Renewable accounted for 13% of the electricity capacity in the U.S. in 2010.

7. WASHINGTON
 Hydroelectric provides more than 2/3 of the state’s total capacity and use
 Wind is becoming an important contributor to the grid with 7.5% of the
overall capacity
# 1
Total capacity 23.884 GW

8. Renewable Energy Incentives:
Washington-
 Seattle City Light’s Energy Smart Services offers financial incentives to
business owners
 It can be as high as 70% of the installation cost

9. CALIFORNIA
 Hydroelectric provides more than 2/3 of the state’s total capacity and use
 Wind is becoming an important contributor to the grid with 7.5% of the
overall capacity
# 2
Total capacity 16.460 GW

10. Renewable Energy Incentives:
California-
 Has the Energy Efficiency Calculated Incentive Program
 Has the Energy Assessments for Industrial Customers program

11. OREGON
 Oregon has uses the following:
 Biomass
 Landfill gas
 Hydroelectric
 Over the years wind has steadily been increasing capacity
# 3
Total capacity 10.684 GW

12. Renewable Energy Incentives:
Oregon-
 Oregon industrial and agricultural businesses work with Energy Trust
 Energy Trust provides technical assistance and cash incentives
 Results in reduced upfront costs for improvements companies can make
immediately

13. TEXAS
 Wind power accounts for all but 1 GW
 This is the only state in the top five where hydroelectric is not the number
one renewable resource
# 4
Total capacity 10.985 GW

14. Renewable Energy Incentives:
Texas-
 Austin’s Energy performance-based solar incentive (PBI):
 Earns credit on monthly bills for the power solar PV system generates (up to
>1,000 W-ac) for 10 years

15. NEW YORK
 New York uses:
 Hydroelectric
 Wind
 Landfill gases
 Biomass
 They use the most Hydroelectric generated power
# 5

16. Renewable Energy Incentives:
New York-
 Offers government grants and loans for the adoption and development of
renewable energy
 NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) administers
incentives and opportunities for individuals, businesses and institutions

17. Top 5 States: State vs. EPA
A look at what resource they use and how they stack up against EPA standards.

18. Top Renewable Sources:
Washington-
# 1
Hydroelectric 69%
Gas 10%
Nuclear 7%
Compiled by author from earthjustice.org

19. State / EPA Goal:
Washington-
 The current state goal of 15% by 2020 is stronger than the EPA goal of 15% by 2030
 Washington leads the nation in electricity generation from clean energy
 Washington utilities are increasing conservation and energy efficiency in response to
the Energy Independence Act

20. Top Renewable Sources:
California-
Compiled by author from earthjustice.org
# 2
Hydroelectric 12%
Gas 60%
Nuclear 9%

21. State / EPA Goal:
California-
 The current state goal of 33% by 2020 is stronger than the EPA goal of 21% by 2030
 The public Utilities Commission is prioritizing clean energy in its 10 year procurement
plan
 Ranks third in the country for Wind capacity and first for installed solar capacity.

22. Top Renewable Sources:
Oregon-
Compiled by author from earthjustice.org
# 3
Hydroelectric 55%
Gas 24%
Wind 12%

23. State / EPA Goal:
Oregon-
 The current state goal of 25% by 2025 is stronger than the EPA goal of 21% by 2030
 Oregon has one of the largest wind farms in the U.S.
 From 2007 until the end of 2012 energy generation from renewable resources
more than tripled

24. Top Renewable Sources:
Texas-
Compiled by author from earthjustice.org
# 4
Gas 47%
Coal 35%
Nuclear 9%

25. State / EPA Goal:
Texas-
 Texas state and EPA goals are close- the goal is 20% by 2030
 Texas is the number one producer of wind energy, but fails to have more clean
energy
 Texas is still married to its historical fossil fuel dependence despite the state's
great advancements in wind power generation

26. Top Renewable Sources:
New York-
Compiled by author from earthjustice.org
# 5
Hydroelectric 18%
Gas 40%
Nuclear 33%

27. State / EPA Goal:
New York-
 New York has an aggressive goal of 50% by 2030- EPA goal is 18% by 2030
 Aiming to hit 29% renewables by 2015
 New York has one of the most aggressive renewable energy goals in the
country

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