Strategic Goals in New York's Renewable Energy Quiz

What is the mandated percentage of New York's electricity that must come from renewable energy sources by 2030 according to the Climate Act?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which renewable energy sources are specifically mentioned in the Climate Act for New York's electricity by 2030?

• Wind and hydroelectric

• Solar and geothermal

• Wind and solar

• Biomass and tidal

What is the purpose of the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act mentioned in the document?

• To reduce the cost of renewable energy

• To accelerate the permitting timelines and regulatory efficiencies

• To increase the use of fossil fuels

• To decrease the use of nuclear energy

What is one of the benefits mentioned in the document that New Yorkers will receive from the Clean Energy Standard?

• Reduced electricity bills

• Improved air quality

• Increased use of coal

• Decreased job opportunities

How much in net benefits is estimated over the lifetime of Tier 1 and offshore wind procurements under the Clean Energy Standard?

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $17 billion

• $20 billion

What is one of the roles of NYSERDA?

• Facilitate the use of fossil fuels

• Support market instability

• Facilitate continued ramp-up of steady, predictable procurements for renewable generation

• Reduce renewable energy investments

Which strategy is part of NYSERDA's plan for 2022-2025?

• Decrease renewable energy storage

• Develop and launch new 'Offshore Wind Master Plan 2.0 – Deep Water'

• Reduce the number of renewable energy projects

• Increase fossil fuel usage

What is one of the indicators of progress mentioned in the document?

• Increase in fossil fuel consumption

• Reduction in renewable energy jobs

• Benefits of renewable energy investments accruing for Disadvantaged Communities

• Decrease in MW and facilities completed

By what year does NYSERDA aim to achieve 70% renewable electricity statewide?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

What is one of the goals for New York by 2030 according to the 'Transformation 2030' section?

• Increase fossil fuel usage

• Achieve 70% renewable electricity statewide

• Decrease renewable energy investments

• Reduce the number of renewable energy projects