Renewable Energy Certificate Quiz Form
Test your knowledge about renewable energy certificates. All questions are required. Please answer each carefully.
What does a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) represent?
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Proof that one megawatt-hour of electricity was generated from a renewable resource
A financial investment in fossil fuels
A license to operate a power plant
A tax deduction for solar panel owners
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
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Wind
Solar
Natural Gas
Hydropower
Who can purchase Renewable Energy Certificates?
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Individuals
Businesses
Utilities
All of the above
Which organization tracks and verifies RECs in the United States?
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Regional tracking systems
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
RECs help organizations achieve which of the following goals?
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Meeting renewable energy targets
Increasing fossil fuel use
Demonstrating environmental leadership
A REC is created when:
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One megawatt-hour of renewable electricity is generated and delivered to the grid
A utility pays for solar panels
A wind turbine is installed
A fossil fuel plant is shut down
Which of the following best describes the voluntary REC market?
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RECs purchased to comply with government mandates
RECs purchased by choice to support renewable energy
RECs traded on the stock market
RECs only available to utilities
What is the main benefit of purchasing RECs for a business?
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It allows the business to claim use of renewable energy
It increases the price of electricity
It provides direct ownership of a power plant
It reduces the need for energy efficiency
Which term refers to policies requiring utilities to source a certain percentage of electricity from renewables?
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Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
Feed-in Tariff
Net Metering
Demand Response
In your own words, briefly explain why RECs are important for advancing renewable energy.
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