Browsing by Author "Tegen, Suzanne, author"

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Economic impacts from wind energy in Colorado case study: Rush Creek Wind Farm
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2019-09) Stefek, Jeremy, author; Kaelin, Anna, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Roberts, Owen, author; Keyser, David, author; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, publisher
This report is a quantitative and qualitative analysis of a single wind development: the 600-MW Rush Creek Wind Farm. The results highlight the jobs and economic activity supported during wind construction, manufacturing, and operation and maintenance activities. The case studies and qualitative research in this report provide context for the quantitative JEDI model results describing the economic impacts to rural communities.--taken from website.
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Federal-state partnerships: tackling climate through infrastructure
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2021-09) Profeta, Tim, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, publisher
Forming a more effective and efficient federal-state partnership requires increased efforts to share information between various levels of government, adopt best practices across state lines, address gaps in capacity, and build relationships between federal and state officials. The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and CNEE conducted a series of conversations with state leaders and identified several specific policy priority areas relevant to infrastructure proposals. This policy brief provides an overview of these priority areas.--taken from website.
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Offshore wind in the US Gulf of Mexico: regional economic modeling and site-specific analyses
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2020-02) Musial, Walter, author; Beiter, Philipp, author; Stefek, Jeremy, author; Scott, George, author; Heimiller, Donna, author; Stehly, Tyler, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Roberts, Owen, author; Greco, Tessa, author; Keyser, David, author; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, publisher
The goal of this study is to assess offshore wind energy resources in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) and to quantify its technical and economic potential in order to inform Federal and GOM state strategic energy planning over the next decade. Based on the findings from the first phase, during which all renewable energy sources in the GOM were evaluated, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) determined that offshore wind has the highest potential to deliver utility scale electricity from ocean-based renewable energy in the GOM. This conclusion is based on the quantification and relative scoring based on three factors: resource adequacy, technology readiness, and cost competitiveness.
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Seven years of advanced energy action: 2013 2019 state legislation in review
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2020-12) Crew, Seth, author; Eisenbeis, Ellen, author; Hoffer, Trina, author; Kelly, Liam, author; Oonk, David, author; Petrella, Carlyn, author; Plant, Tom, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Center for the New Energy Economy, publisher
States have taken the lead in developing the climate and energy policies that drive clean energy adoption. The period between 2013 and 2019 was characterized by shifts in public opinion concerning energy and climate, dramatic changes in energy markets, and technological innovation. Managing energy supply and demand has become more complex, and as technological progress accelerates, state legislatures have been empowered to lay the policy groundwork to transform energy markets. State responses anticipating and reacting to systemic changes have varied widely. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for advancing a clean energy economy. There are a multitude of policy tools to facilitate transitions in states with diverse economies, political dynamics, and social values. For these reasons, tracking state legislative activity is important for understanding the direction of U.S. energy policy. Using AEL Tracker data, this report looks back at the 3,542 energy-related bills enacted by state policymakers between 2013 and 2019. Throughout this report, we identify notable trends and new policy developments.
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Survey and assessment of the ocean renewable energy resources in the US Gulf of Mexico
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2020-02) Musial, Walter, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; Driscoll, Rick, author; Spitsen, Paul, author; Roberts, Owen, author; Kilcher, Levi, author; Scott, George, author; Beiter, Philipp, author; Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, publisher
The goal of this study is to survey potential offshore renewable energy sources in the GOM and quantify their feasibility relating to resource adequacy, technology maturity, and the potential for competitive cost. The study provides a review of available technologies and concepts for generating offshore renewable energy, including a high-level assessment of the current state of each technology and its potential for future advances. It provides a breakdown of resource capacity for each renewable energy technology as well as a recommendation that offshore wind be pursued for future study as it was found to be the most promising ocean renewable technology.
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The wind energy workforce in the United States: training, hiring, and future needs
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2019-07) Keyser, David, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, publisher
This report is intended to be a resource for a broad array of organizations interested in understanding the size, composition, and potential growth of the wind energy workforce and educational systems in the United States. Further, we hope that this information can help identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness the pathway from education to employment, bringing together employers and educators so that those wanting to work in the wind energy industry and those looking for qualified candidates can more easily connect. These connections will help lead to the qualified workforce needed to innovate, install, operate, and maintain wind energy systems of the future.--taken from website.
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Workforce development for U.S. hydropower: key trends and findings
(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2019-07) Keyser, David, author; Tegen, Suzanne, author; National Renewable Energy Laboratory, publisher
The purpose of this report is to provide a brief assessment of the current U.S. hydropower industry workforce and educational programs, as well as potential future hydropower workforce needs. This report is based on data collected in 2016 for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Navigant Consulting and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which included a 2014 survey of hydropower employers to assess future workforce needs for potential growth scenarios.