State and Regional Policy

To ensure that a vibrant market for renewable energy continues in the absence of broader federal energy policy, REMA monitors state and regional activities and legislation related to the purchase and sale of renewable energy and RECs.

REMA advocates for meaningful purchases of renewable energy within state and regional compliance programs, including, but not limited to: provisions preventing double counting of environmental attributes, recognition of voluntary purchases within Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), and retention of property rights for REC owners.

State Policy Activities

• REMA Comments to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority on the REC Tracking System and Environmental Disclosure Program (April 26, 2013)

• REMA Letter to the ACC Commissioners on "Track and Record" Testimony (April 24, 2013)

• REMA Letter to ACC Commissioners on the "Track and Record" Method for Meeting REST Compliance (January 17, 2013)

• REMA Comments on Arizona Public Service's REST Implementation Plan (July 27, 2012)

• REMA Comments on Tucson Electric Power's REST Implementation Plan (July 27, 2012)

• REMA Comments on the California Air Resources Board's (ARB) Voluntary Renewable Energy Reserve Account (September 27, 2011)

• REMA Comments on the California Air Resources Board's (ARB) Voluntary Renewable Energy Set-Aside (August 11, 2011)

• REMA Supporting Statement on Revised Washington State Legislation SHB 1712 Concerning the Treatment and Definition of Null Power (March, 23, 2011)

• REMA Comments on Washington State Legislation HB 1712 and SB 5431 Concerning the Treatment and Definition of Null Power (February 25, 2011)

• REMA Comments to the California Air Resources Board on a Set-Aside for Voluntary Renewable Energy (December 15, 2010)

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Regional Policy Activities

• REMA Comments to the Government of Quebec on Proposed Cap and Trade Regulation (September 2, 2011)

• REMA Public Comments on WCI Paper, "Voluntary Renewable Energy Market: Issues and Draft Recommendations" (February 19, 2010)

• REMA Comments on Maryland Budget Trading Program (January 2009)

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