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Governors Looking for New Ways to Increase Energy Efficiency and Renewable Sources

Governors are advancing several new state policy innovations to reduce energy consumption and increase the amount of energy produced from renewable sources, such as the wind or the sun, according to an issue brief released today by the National Governors Association (NGA).

Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources help governors address multiple objectives, including: diversifying their state’s energy portfolio, advancing economic development, lowering the costs of energy and meeting environmental objectives. However, efforts to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy face a variety of regulatory barriers and market shortcomings that result in untapped opportunities.

Full Story: http://www.nga.org/cms/home/news-room/news-releases/page_2012/col2-content/governors-looking-for-new-ways-t.html

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