Funding-Economic Impact of Energy and Environmental Policy in Appalachia; August 20, 2010

Agency

Appalachian Regional Commission

Description

This study would measure the net economic impact of energy and environmental policies that are under consideration by Congress, and examine how the Appalachian Region will fare with respect to the rest of the nation when these energy policies are implemented. Policies such as a nationwide renewable portfolio standard and cap-and-trade for carbon emissions will increase costs for coal-fired power plants and large manufacturing facilities, and this will have ramifications for coal mining and heavy industry in Appalachia. At the same time, the Appalachian Region is rich in energy and natural resources that give it a comparative advantage in alternative fuels and renewable energy, given the right mix of policies that would enable the Region to take advantage of these new opportunities. This study would measure the potential impact of carbon mitigation, energy conservation, renewable energy, and alternative fuel production on the cost of energy and electric power in the Region, and trace the impact on electricity rates and residential, commercial, and industrial electricity customers.

Closing Date: August 20, 2010

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.arc.gov/images/grantsandfunding/contracts/ARCEnergyPolicyRFPupdated7-28-10.pdf