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New Report Offers Policy Recommendations for the Nation’s Energy Future (Renewable Energy Focus.com)

The October edition of The Electricity Journal features a comprehensive clean energy-related report designed to serve as a toolkit to help energy decision-makers determine the policies needed to allow for a successful transformation of America’s electricity system. Dubbed “America’s Power Plan (PDF),” the report was developed by Energy Innovation, in partnership with the Energy Foundation.

A dedicated interactive website is available featuring videos, blog posts, and opinion pieces from the contributing authors to America's Power Plan.

The report's strongest recommendation, is for policymakers — governors, legislators, and public utilities commissioners — to face the challenge directly, openly and forthwith. PUCs can open proceedings on how to build the electric system of the 21st century. Ensure that these conversations include experts in new technology, in systems optimization, and on the demand side as well as the supply side. Challenge participants to find solutions that meet all three public goals: minimize costs, increase reliability and reduce environmental damage. Insist that they demonstrate how new proposals bring in innovation. Stress-test recommendations for flaws. Launch and accelerate pilot programs, test markets and more.

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