New York State Energy Programs 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 the use of fossil fuels

• To reduce electricity usage in the state

• To close down nuclear power plants

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions

Which program was created in 2014 to increase private investment in renewable energy in New York?

• Clean Energy Standard

• Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard

• Reforming the Energy Vision (REV)

• Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

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

• To reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2030

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

• To increase fossil fuel usage by 50% by 2030

• To eliminate all renewable energy sources by 2050

What are the three types of projects supported by New York's Renewable Energy Standard (RES)?

• Construction of new renewables, preservation of existing renewables, and maintenance of existing safely operating nuclear power plants

• Construction of new fossil fuel plants, preservation of existing fossil fuel plants, and maintenance of existing safely operating nuclear power plants

• Construction of new nuclear plants, preservation of existing nuclear plants, and maintenance of existing safely operating fossil fuel plants

• Construction of new coal plants, preservation of existing coal plants, and maintenance of existing safely operating nuclear power plants

Who appoints the members of the board of NYSERDA?

• The President of the United States

• The Governor of New York

• The Mayor of New York City

• The Secretary of Energy

What is the primary funding source for NYSERDA?

• Federal government grants

• State taxes

• System Benefits Charges paid by customers of participating utilities

• Private donations

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 projects

• Regulating emissions standards for vehicles

• Offering loans for residential energy efficiency improvements

Which utility is the largest 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)

Which of the following is a regulatory policy related to energy storage in New York?

• Energy Storage Target

• NY-Sun Loan Program

• Green Pass Discount

• EmPower New York