Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Quiz

When was the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) established?

• 1985

• 1975

• 1995

• 2005

What was the goal of the Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard created by New York in 2008?

• To increase fossil fuel usage

• To reduce electricity usage in the state

• To close nuclear power plants

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions

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Which program did Governor Cuomo launch to define energy policy in New York?

• Clean Energy Standard

• Renewable Portfolio Standard

• Reforming the Energy Vision (REV)

• Green Bank Initiative

What is the goal of New York's Clean Energy Standard (CES)?

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050

• To eliminate all renewable energy sources by 2050

• To increase fossil fuel usage by 50% by 2030

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What percentage of New York's energy is required to come from renewable sources by 2030 according to the current Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)?

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

Which organization is responsible for regulating utilities in New York to ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to utility services?

• NYSERDA

• Department of Public Service

• Environmental Conservation Department

• Department of Transportation

What is the role of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)?

• Managing the electric grid and the electric market in New York

• Providing financial incentives for renewable energy

• Regulating energy prices in New York

• Supplying electricity to New York residents

Which company is the largest utility in New York in terms of the number of customers served?

• Orange and Rockland Utilities (ORU)

• Consolidated Edison (ConEd)

• Central Hudson Gas and Electric

• Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)

How many large Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) are there in New York?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which of the following is a regulatory policy in New York?

• NY-Sun Loan Program

• Energy Storage Target

• EmPower New York

• VW Funding for Diesel Replacement and EVSE Projects