SNL Energy Whitepapers
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Renewable Electricity: Tracking State Output and Standards
July 2009

In this report, SNL Energy estimates the progress of individual states in achieving supply targets for renewable electricity established by their respective renewable portfolio standards (RPS). Summary measures are presented for each state and in a weighted aggregate, including amount of intrastate electric deliveries subject to RPS, current and eligible renewable generation, future targets, and planned renewable capacity additions. The analysis also enables comparisons with the federal Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) contained in the Waxman-Markey legislation.

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Coal vs. Natural Gas: Counting the Displacement Potential
April 2009

In view of natural gas prices returning to pre-2002 levels, SNL Energy investigated the question of how much coal burn could be displaced by natural gas in power generation. While many estimates to this question have been publicized to date, SNL Energy presents internal analysis substantiated by information from its power plant and fuel delivery databases and analysis of fuel economics in power generation. Included in this report are links to tables and tools employed in the analysis.

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