Federal Renewable Energy Policy: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is the primary objective of the U.S. Department of Energy's Renewable Energy Innovation Hub (REIHub) program?

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Promote collaboration and accelerate innovation in renewable energy technologies

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Provide financial assistance to renewable energy projects

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Set standards for the manufacture and use of renewable energy equipment

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Conduct research and development on advanced renewable energy systems

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the U.S. federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar energy?

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Deduction for the cost of solar energy equipment

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30% tax credit for eligible solar energy systems

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Extension of the credit through 2024

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No income limit for eligibility

Question 3

Which of the following is a key regulatory authority responsible for enforcing environmental protection standards for renewable energy projects in the United States?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

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Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary purpose of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

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Require utilities to generate a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources

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Provide financial incentives for the development of renewable energy technologies

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Set emissions limits for power plants

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Establish energy efficiency standards for buildings

Question 5

Which key federal act established a comprehensive framework for renewable energy development in the United States?

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The Energy Policy Act of 2005

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The Clean Air Act

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The Renewable Energy Act

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The Climate Change Mitigation Act

Question 6

Specify the role of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) within federal renewable energy policy.

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Promoting bioenergy and rural renewable energy development

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Regulating offshore wind farms

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Setting carbon emission standards for power plants

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Providing grants for solar research and development

Question 7

Explain the significance of the Paris Agreement's impact on federal renewable energy policy.

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It sets legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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It outlines specific renewable energy targets for each country

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It provides financial incentives for developing countries to adopt renewables

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It establishes a global carbon trading system

Question 8

Name a major provision of the Clean Energy Plan, a significant Obama-era clean energy regulation.

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Setting state-specific targets for reducing carbon emissions from power plants

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Providing grants to support renewable energy research and development

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Establishing a carbon tax on fossil fuel companies

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Mandating utilities to source a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources

Question 9

Describe the relationship between federal renewable energy policy and state and local renewable energy policies.

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Federal policy sets minimum standards, while states and localities can implement more ambitious policies

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Federal policy mandates specific targets for all states and localities

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State and local policies must align with federal policy or risk losing federal funding

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Federal policy delegates all authority to states and localities to design and implement their own renewable energy policies

Question 10

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Renewable Energy Tax Production Incentive (RETPI) program?

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Provide tax credits for the generation of renewable energy

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Establish a renewable portfolio standard

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Fund research and development of renewable energy technologies

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Implement a carbon tax

Question 11

Which of the following is a central component of the Energy Policy Act of 2005?

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Creation of the Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit (PTC)

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Establishment of the Advanced Energy Initiative

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Implementation of a nationwide carbon cap-and-trade program

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Mandate for all utilities to obtain 20% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020

Question 12

Which of the following is a principal objective of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in terms of renewable energy?

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To provide tax credits for the production of clean hydrogen

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To establish a clean energy standard for utilities

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To implement a carbon fee on fossil fuels

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To mandate the use of electric vehicles for all government agencies

Question 13

Which of the following is a key element of the Clean Power Plan?

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Establishment of carbon dioxide emission limits for existing power plants

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Mandate for a specific percentage of electricity to come from renewable sources

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Investment in carbon capture and storage technology

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Imposition of a carbon tax

Question 14

Which federal agency is responsible for implementing the Clean Power Plan?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Department of Energy (DOE)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

Question 15

What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in regulating renewable energy?

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Setting transmission rates for renewable energy

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Granting permits for renewable energy project construction

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Investigating and prosecuting violations of renewable energy laws

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Providing financial assistance to renewable energy companies

Question 16

What is the main focus of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO)?

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Research and development of solar energy technologies

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Deployment of solar energy projects

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Regulation of the solar energy industry

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Financial incentives for solar energy companies

Question 17

What is the primary goal of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Power Plan?

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Reduce carbon emissions from power plants

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Promote renewable energy development

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Improve air quality

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Conserve water resources

Question 18

How do the environmental impacts of federal renewable energy policy vary?

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The environmental impacts of federal renewable energy policy can vary depending on the specific policy.

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Federal renewable energy policy always has a positive impact on the environment.

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Federal renewable energy policy always has a negative impact on the environment.

Question 19

What is the paramount objective of the Renewable Electricity Production Tax Credit (REPTC)?

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To provide monetary incentives for the generation of renewable energy

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To establish regulations for the environmental impact of energy production

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To stimulate research and development in renewable technologies

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To create employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector

Question 20

Identify the federal agency responsible for administering the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

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Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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Department of Energy (DOE)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Question 21

Which ethical concern is crucial in the development and implementation of federal renewable energy policy?

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Energy justice

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Economic growth

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Technological innovation

Question 22

What is the fundamental purpose of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for renewable energy?

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To provide a tax credit per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated from renewable sources

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To provide a direct payment to renewable energy producers

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To guarantee a minimum price for renewable energy

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To fund research and development of renewable energy technologies

Question 23

What is the primary responsibility of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in the renewable energy sector?

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Regulating interstate electricity transmission

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Providing funding for renewable energy projects

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Setting renewable energy standards

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Enforcing environmental regulations for renewable energy facilities

Question 24

Which of the following is the main objective of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) of 1978?

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To encourage the development of small-scale, renewable energy projects

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To provide tax breaks for renewable energy investments

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To establish a national renewable energy portfolio standard

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To regulate the prices of renewable energy

Question 25

Which federal law introduced renewable energy tax credits?

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Energy Policy Act of 2005

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Clean Air Act

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Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act

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Renewable Portfolio Standard Act

Question 26

What is the primary aim of the Renewable Fuel Standard program?

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To reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector

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To lower the cost of renewable energy

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To promote energy independence

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To create jobs in the renewable energy sector

Question 27

Which agency is responsible for implementing the Clean Power Plan?

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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Department of Energy

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of renewable energy development?

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Increased dependence on fossil fuels

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Energy security

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Job creation in the renewable energy sector

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Reduced air pollution

Question 29

What is the role of states in federal renewable energy policy?

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Implement federal policies and develop their own renewable energy programs

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Oversee the regulation of the renewable energy industry

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Provide the majority of funding for federal renewable energy projects

Question 30

What is the primary impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on the renewable energy sector?

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Significant investment and acceleration of renewable energy development due to tax incentives, rebates, and research and development funding.

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Decline in renewable energy investment as the Act includes provisions that favor fossil fuel industries.

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Minimal impact on the renewable energy sector as the incentives are not substantial enough to drive significant changes.

Question 31

Which of the following is a primary objective of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007?

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Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, and promote renewable energy sources.

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Provide tax incentives for electric vehicles only.

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Increase the use of nuclear energy as the primary source of electricity generation.

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Promote the development of offshore wind farms exclusively.

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

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To require utilities to generate a specified percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

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To set national targets for renewable energy production without requiring utilities to meet them.

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To provide direct subsidies to renewable energy projects.

Question 33

Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing environmental regulations related to air pollution, including greenhouse gas emissions from power plants?

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Department of Energy (DOE)

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Question 34

What is a primary challenge facing the widespread deployment of renewable energy technologies?

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The intermittency and variability of renewable resources, such as solar and wind power.

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Lack of public support and acceptance of renewable energy technologies.

Question 35

What is the primary role of the Department of Energy (DOE) in renewable energy policy?

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To conduct research and development on renewable energy technologies and provide technical assistance.

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To provide financial incentives for renewable energy projects.

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To regulate the use of renewable energy sources.

Question 36

What is a feed-in tariff?

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A fixed price paid to renewable energy generators for each unit of electricity they produce.

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A government loan program that provides financing for renewable energy projects.

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A tax credit that reduces the cost of renewable energy installations.

Question 37

What is a significant aspect of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 in terms of renewable energy policy?

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It provides substantial tax incentives and investment credits for renewable energy projects, aiming to accelerate their deployment.

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It establishes a national carbon tax.

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It bans the use of fossil fuels in new power plants.

Question 38

Which of the following is a key provision of the Paris Agreement?

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To limit global temperature increase to well below 2 degrees Celsius, pursuing efforts to limit it to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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To phase out all fossil fuel use by 2050.

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To provide financial assistance to developing countries for renewable energy projects only.

Question 39

The Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a policy that requires:

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Electric utilities to obtain a specified percentage of their electricity from renewable sources

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Businesses to reduce their carbon footprint by a set percentage

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Renewable energy generators to meet specific production targets

Question 40

The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax incentive that:

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Provides a tax credit for the installation of renewable energy systems

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Provides grants for renewable energy research and development

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Exempts renewable energy companies from income tax

Question 41

The Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) is an agency within the:

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U.S. Department of Energy

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory

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Environmental Protection Agency

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Question 42

The Federal Renewable Energy Laboratory (FREL) is responsible for:

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Conducting research and development on renewable energy technologies

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Setting renewable energy standards

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Regulating the renewable energy industry

Question 43

Which of the following is a potential environmental benefit of renewable energy development?

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Reduction of air pollution

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Habitat destruction

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Noise pollution

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Increased water consumption

Question 44

The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is a federal policy that:

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Requires a certain volume of biofuels to be blended into transportation fuels

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Promotes the development of electric vehicles

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Sets emissions standards for vehicles