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Renewable Portfolio Standards

From Great Lakes Wiki

Renewable Portfolio Standards are policies that have been implemented now by 25 different states in the U.S., including the Great Lakes States of Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. RPSs are under active consideration by governors and legislatures in Ohio and Michigan.

Here are some great resources for information about RPS policies in general:


  • Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
  • Union of Concerned Scientists Renewable Electricity Standards Toolkit

    Here are some important links to information about RPS policies in specific Great Lakes States:
  • Michigan

    Michigan Sustainable Energy Coalition