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Energy Efficiency: Government Policies and Regulations

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Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment in the United States. These standards are designed to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

What is the purpose of the Energy Star program?

  1. To label energy-efficient products

  2. To provide financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements

  3. To develop energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment

  4. To educate consumers about energy efficiency

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Energy Star program is a voluntary labeling program that identifies energy-efficient products. Products that meet the program's energy efficiency criteria are awarded the Energy Star label.

Which law requires federal agencies to reduce their energy consumption by 30% by 2025?

  1. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

  2. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

  3. Energy Policy Act of 2005

  4. Clean Air Act of 1970

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires federal agencies to reduce their energy consumption by 30% by 2025.

What is the goal of the Paris Agreement?

  1. To limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2050

  3. To promote the use of renewable energy sources

  4. To improve energy efficiency

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of the Paris Agreement is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Which government agency is responsible for enforcing energy efficiency regulations in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for enforcing energy efficiency regulations in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Green Building Initiative (GBI)?

  1. To promote the design and construction of green buildings

  2. To develop green building standards and certification programs

  3. To educate architects and engineers about green building practices

  4. To advocate for policies that support green building

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Green Building Initiative (GBI) is to promote the design and construction of green buildings.

Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for buildings in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for buildings in the United States.

What is the purpose of the International Energy Agency (IEA)?

  1. To promote energy security and cooperation among its member countries

  2. To develop energy efficiency standards and policies

  3. To collect and disseminate data on energy production and consumption

  4. To promote the use of renewable energy sources

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is to promote energy security and cooperation among its member countries.

Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for vehicles in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for vehicles in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Clean Energy Standard (CES)?

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

  2. To improve energy efficiency in buildings and appliances

  3. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

  4. To promote the development of new energy technologies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Clean Energy Standard (CES) is to require utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for industrial equipment in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for industrial equipment in the United States.

What is the purpose of the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)?

  1. To require utilities to invest in energy efficiency programs

  2. To set energy efficiency standards for appliances and equipment

  3. To provide financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements

  4. To educate consumers about energy efficiency

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS) is to require utilities to invest in energy efficiency programs.

Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for lighting products in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for lighting products in the United States.

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

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

  2. To improve energy efficiency in buildings and appliances

  3. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

  4. To promote the development of new energy technologies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is to require utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

Which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for motors in the United States?

  1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  2. Department of Energy (DOE)

  3. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  4. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards for motors in the United States.

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