Today, the United States’ electricity mix is primarily generated by climate-change causing, air-polluting fossil fuels. More than 60% of the nation’s total generation comes from natural gas, coal, and petroleum. Recent headlines have celebrated the fact that renewable energy generation–at 21.5%– finally surpassed coal (19.5%) for the first time in 2022. However, there is still… Read more »
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Renewable Generation in Electric Cooperatives: Will Direct-Pay Incentives Make a Difference?
This research study aimed to evaluate how access to direct-pay tax incentives would impact levels of renewable generation in rural electric cooperatives. Cooperatives, unlike investor-owned utilities, have not previously been able to access the full value of renewable energy tax incentives due to their nonprofit status. Overall, the study found that access to direct-pay tax… Read more »