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Renewable Energy Working Group

The Renewable Energy Working Group (REWG) provides a forum for Federal agencies and the renewable energy industry to exchange information on existing and planned projects, lessons learned, sources of project funds, and technologies available. This page outlines REWG resources across:

Guidance

In addition, the Renewable Energy Working Group is charged with providing guidance surrounding renewable energy regulatory requirements. Final guidance surrounding renewable energy requirements within the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) and Executive Order (E.O) 13423 is now available.

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  • Federal Renewable Energy Requirement Guidance Under EPAct 2005 and Executive Order 13423 (PDF 258 KB)
  • Transmittal Letter Summarizing the Federal Renewable Energy Requirement Guidance (PDF 1.2 MB)

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Members

Led by FEMP, the Renewable Energy Working Group is made up of more than 100 Federal agency representatives, Department of Energy (DOE) programs, and the renewable energy industry.

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Meetings

The Renewable Energy Working Group meets to discuss renewable energy projects, technologies, regulatory requirements, and funding. Summarized notes from past meetings are available.

September 23, 2009

  • Presentations:
    • Woody Biomass Utilization: Henry Bastian, Department of Interior (PDF 1.8 MB)
    • Solar Projects and Solar Energy Conference: Peter Lowenthal, Maryland/DC/Virginia Solar Energy Industries Association (PDF 2.4 MB)
    • Renewable Energy Certificates and Greenhouse Gases: Lori Bird, NREL (PDF 1.3 MB)

June 23, 2009

  • Webinar presentation on greenhouse gas and renewable energy issues, requirements, and pending legislation (PDF 304 KB)

May 19, 2009

  • Meeting Summary: (PDF 85 KB)
  • Presentations:
    • Renewable Energy Working Group: Anne Crawley, DOE FEMP (PDF 244 KB)
    • Government Solar Installation Program: Kevin Lynn, Sentech for DOE Solar Program (PDF 780 KB)
    • Reporting Government Renewable Energy Generation: Wayne Thalasinos, NASA (PDF 1.1 MB,)
    • Opportunities and Unexpected Challenges in Really Large On-Site Renewable Energy Projects: Doug Dahle, NREL (PDF 720 KB)
    • Renewable Energy Optimization: Andy Walker, NREL (PDF 2.6 MB)

September 9, 2008

  • Meeting Summary: (PDF 109 KB)
  • Presentations:
    • Combining ESPC and PPAs for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects: Anne Crawley, DOE FEMP (PDF 488 KB)
    • Highlights of NREL PV Projects under the TEAM Initiative: Bob Westby, NREL (PDF 536 KB)
    • DOE Rulemakings Impacting Renewable Energy: Cyrus Nasseri, DOE FEMP (PDF 104 KB)
    • FY 2008 Annual Energy Report: Impact on Renewable Energy, RECs: Chris Tremper, DOE FEMP (Excel 112 KB)

June 10, 2008

  • Meeting Summary: (PDF 142 KB)
  • Presentations:
    • FEMP Renewable Energy Guidance: Issues and Examples: Kevin DeGroat, Antares Group (PDF 3 MB)
    • The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and Renewable Energy, FEMP Legislative Items and Recent DOE Experience: Anne Crawley, DOE FEMP (PDF 622 KB)
    • Renewable Energy Legislation Update: Kevin DeGroat Antares Group (PDF 793 KB)

Contact the FEMP Webmaster for older meeting notes.

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