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Wind Energy Policy and Regulation

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the policies and regulations surrounding wind energy.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: wind energy policy regulation

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Which country has the highest installed capacity of wind energy?

China
United States
Germany
India

What is the primary federal law in the United States that governs the development of wind energy?

The Clean Air Act
The Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
The Wind Energy Research and Development Act

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

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To promote the development of renewable energy sources
To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
To improve energy efficiency

Which international agreement sets a global target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions?

The Kyoto Protocol
The Paris Agreement
The Montreal Protocol
The Copenhagen Accord

What is the primary federal agency in the United States responsible for regulating the development of wind energy on public lands?

The Bureau of Land Management
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Environmental Protection Agency
The Department of Energy

What is the main purpose of the Wind Energy Research and Development Act?

To provide financial assistance for wind energy research and development
To create a national wind energy research center
To establish a wind energy tax credit
To promote the development of wind energy on public lands

Which state in the United States has the highest installed capacity of wind energy?

Texas
Iowa
California
Kansas

What is the primary federal tax credit available to wind energy developers in the United States?

The Production Tax Credit
The Investment Tax Credit
The Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit
The Wind Energy Production Tax Credit

What is the main purpose of the Clean Air Act?

To reduce air pollution
To promote the development of renewable energy sources
To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
To improve energy efficiency

Which international organization is responsible for promoting the development of renewable energy sources worldwide?

The International Renewable Energy Agency
The United Nations Environment Programme
The World Bank
The International Energy Agency

What is the main purpose of the Montreal Protocol?

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
To promote the development of renewable energy sources
To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
To protect the ozone layer

Which state in the United States has the highest wind energy potential?

Texas
Iowa
California
Kansas

What is the main purpose of the Copenhagen Accord?

To set a global target for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
To promote the development of renewable energy sources
To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
To improve energy efficiency

Which federal agency in the United States is responsible for regulating the transmission of electricity?

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
The Environmental Protection Agency
The Department of Energy
The Bureau of Land Management

What is the main purpose of the Department of Energy?

To promote the development of renewable energy sources
To create jobs in the renewable energy sector
To improve energy efficiency
To regulate the development of wind energy on public lands

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