An Analysis of Renewable Energy Within the United States and Washington, DC

Plazarin, Hannah

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This paper analyzes the renewable energy sector within the United States, particularly within Washington, DC. The paper begins with an overview of the renewable energy field and the advantages and disadvantages of a clean energy transition. This is followed by an examination of the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed by former President Biden in 2022, in the country and in DC. The paper will examine DC’s current sustainability-centered urban practices and legislation alongside its ranking as a green city. Economic analysis is performed for the areas with the most potential for improvement within DC: commercial and transportation sectors, environmental equity, consumer behavior, and enhanced storage capacities for renewable energy production. Lastly, recommendations are made for DC policymakers.

The Journal of the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4079/pp.v32i0.5

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The Journal of the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at The George Washington University

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.4079/pp.v32i0.5

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