National Clean Energy Standard

A National Clean Energy Standard is a policy that requires utility companies to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from clean or renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydro. Its goal is to reduce pollution and combat climate change by encouraging the growth of cleaner energy. Utilities can meet these requirements directly through their own renewable projects or by purchasing credits from other producers who generate clean energy. This standard creates a consistent national framework to promote sustainable energy development, help lower carbon emissions, and move toward a more environmentally friendly and resilient power grid.