Studies & Reports
Greenhouse Gas and Clean Energy Accounting Methodology Catalog
This study presents a catalog of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) and clean energy accounting methodologies in use across the Western U.S., inclusive of practices used under Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS); energy supply mix disclosure programs; mandatory GHG reporting and reduction programs; and voluntary utility and end-use consumer reporting. This catalog aims to provide a representative, but…
Achieving Western States Greenhouse Gas Reduction Objectives
Many states are embarking on aggressive state policies aimed at reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, with particular attention aimed at largely or fully reducing GHG emissions from the electricity sector over medium-term horizons (e.g., by 2040). The regulatory compliance design will have impacts on electricity markets and the effectiveness of the policies…
Resource Adequacy in the Pacific Northwest
The ability to maintain Resource Adequacy under certain scenarios was identified as a concern during the 2017–2018 E3 studies. Scenarios that limit the building of new natural gas or decarbonization beyond 80% below 1990 levels were identified as needing a different model to evaluate the adequacy of the system…
Pacific Northwest Low Carbon Scenarios
The Public Generating Pool, in collaboration with Energy Northwest, sponsored a study that investigates an approach to simultaneously achieve environmental and economic goals in the electric sector…