Thermal Power Policy - North America Handbook 2010

Thermal Power Policy - North America Handbook 2010

Summary

Global Data’s new report, “Thermal Power Policy - North America Handbook 2010” is a comprehensive report on thermal power policy in North America. The report provides information on the key regulations and policies addressing the concerns facing the thermal power sector in the US and Canada. The report provides a brief overview of the thermal power sector of the US and Canada and analyses the impact of the existing and proposed regulations on the thermal power sector of the US and Canada. Policies and programs relating to emission reduction, energy efficiency, research and technological innovation and competition in electricity at federal and state/provincial level have been covered extensively in the report.

ScopeThe report provides detailed information and analysis of the key thermal power regulations and policies in the US and Canada. The report primarily focuses on -

• The major regulatory and policy approaches responding to the existing concerns in the thermal power sector in the US and Canada.
• Brief overview of the power sector and key regulatory agencies governing the power sector in the US and Canada.
• Legislations, regulations and programs dealing with emission reduction, energy efficiency, research and development in the power sector in the US and Canada.
• Regulations and policies for thermal power sector at federal and state/ provincial level in the US and Canada.
• Actual progress made and targets achieved under various programs.

Reasons to buyThe report will enhance your decision making capability. It will allow you to -

• Enhance your decision making capabilities in a rapid and time sensitive manner
• Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights into policy decisions of thermal power sector in the US and Canada
• Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of policy insights on the opportunities and critical success factors in the thermal power sector of the US and Canada
• Be ahead of the competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes in the thermal power sector of the US and Canada
• Plan your investments in conformity with the policy changes in the thermal power sector of the US and Canada
• Develop custom strategies for the US and Canada based on the stringency of the thermal power policy in respective area.

Contents

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 List of Tables
1.2 List of Figures

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 Overview
2.2 GlobalData Report Guide

3 KEY THERMAL POWER POLICIES IN NORTH AMERICA

4 POWER SECTOR IN THE UNITED STATES – OVERVIEW

4.1 The US Power Sector, Breakdown of Electricity Consumption by Sector (%)
4.2 The US Power Sector, Installed Power Generation Capacity by Source, 2000-2009
  4.2.1 The US Power Sector, Cumulative Installed Power Generation Capacity
  4.2.2 The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity
  4.2.3 The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal and Renewable Power Generation Capacity by Source
  4.2.4 The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal Power Generation Capacity by Source
  4.2.5 The US Power Sector, Total Power Generation
  4.2.6 The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Power Generation
  4.2.7 The US Power Sector, Power Generation by Source
  4.2.8 The US Power Sector, Thermal Power Generation by Source
4.3 Industry Structure of the US Power Sector (Generation, Transmission and Distribution)

5 THE REGULATORY STRUCTURE OF THE UNITES STATES POWER SECTOR, KEY REGULATORY AGENCIES

5.1 Department of Energy (DOE)
5.2 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
5.3 Environment Protection Agency (EPA)
5.4 Public Utilities Commission/Public Service Commissions
5.5 Major Policy and Regulatory Measures Addressing Key Concerns in the US Thermal Power Sector
  5.5.1 Energy Efficiency
  5.5.2 Emission Reduction from Thermal Power Sector
  5.5.3 Technology and Research and Development
  5.5.4 Competition and Regulatory Reforms
5.6 State levelPolicies and Regulations for the Thernal Power Sector of the US
  5.6.1 Deregulation and Retail Choice
  5.6.2 Energy Efficiency Resource Standard (EERS)
  5.6.3 Regional Initiatives for GHG reduction
  5.6.4 Emission Performance Standards (EPS)
  5.6.5 Green House Gas Emission Reduction Targets
  5.6.6 Acid Rain Program, SOx and NOx Reduction
  5.6.7 Carbon Taxes in Colorado, California and Maryland

6 THE POWER SECTOR IN CANADA – AN OVERVIEW

6.1 Electricity Consumption in Canada by Sectors, 2008
6.2 Electricity Capacity and Generation
  6.2.1 Cumulative Installed Generation Capacity of Canada
  6.2.2 Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity of the US Power Sector
  6.2.3 Total Electricity Generation in Canada
  6.2.4 Thermal and Renewable Power Generation in Canada
6.3 Electricity Exports and Imports of Canada to the US
6.4 Industry structure of the Canada Power Sector (Generation, Transmission and Distribution)
  6.4.1 Canada Power Market, Infrastructure Overview

7 THE REGULATORY STRUCTURE OF CANADA’S POWER SECTOR, KEY REGULATORY AGENCIES

7.1 National Energy Board: (Federal Regulation)
7.2 Provincial Regulation (Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia)
7.3 Major Policy and Regulatory Measures Addressing Key Concerns in Canada’s Power Sector
  7.3.1 Energy Efficiency
  7.3.2 Policy for Emission Reduction from Thermal Power Sector in Canada
  7.3.3 Research and Development in Thermal Power Sector of Canada
  7.3.4 Competition and Regulatory Reforms in Canada
  7.3.5 Grid Modernization and Reliability
7.4 Power Policies in Various Provinces of Canada
  7.4.1 Deregulation and Competition in Provincial Electricity Market
  7.4.2 GHG Emissions Reduction in Major Thermal Power Producing Provinces
  7.4.3 Development of Clean Coal Technology in Provinces of Canada
  7.4.4 Regional GHG Emission Reduction Plans
  7.4.5 Carbon Taxes in British Columbia and Alberta and Quebec British Columbia

8 APPENDIX

8.1 Abbreviations
8.2 Methodology
  8.2.1 Coverage
  8.2.2 Secondary Research
  8.2.3 Expert Panel Validation
  8.2.4 Contact us
8.3 About GlobalData
8.4 Disclaimer

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Policy and Regulatory Measures for Thermal Power Sector in the US and Canada
Table 2: The US Power Sector, Breakdown of Electricity Consumption by Sector (GWh), 2009
Table 3: The US Power Sector, Cumulative Installed Capacity (MW), 2000-2009
Table 4: The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity (MW), 2000-2009
Table 5: The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal and Renewable Power Generation Capacity by Source (MW), 2009
Table 6: The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal Power Generation Capacity by Source (MW), 2000-2009
Table 7: The US Power Sector, Total Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2009
Table 8: The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2009
Table 9: The US Power Sector, Power Generation by Source (GWh), 2009
Table 10: The US Power Sector, Thermal Power Generation by Source (GWh), 2000-2009
Table 11: The Regions Under the Purview of the Environment Protection Agency of the US
Table 12: Summary of Financial Incentives to Promote CHP and Energy Efficiency Programs
Table 13: Details of CCPI Solicitation Rounds and Status of Projects,2003-2010
Table 14: Policies and Incentives Promoting the Development of Fuel Cells in Various States in The US
Table 15: Restructuring and Retail Choice in Various States of the US
Table 16: Restructuring and Retail Choice in Various States of the US
Table 17: Restructuring and Retail Choice in Various States of the US
Table 18: EERS Targets For the US States, 2010
Table 19: Summary of Emission Performance Standards/Emission Reduction Conditions for Power Plants, 2010
Table 20: State wise Green House Gases Emission Reduction Target in US States,2010
Table 21: Electricity Consumption in Canada by Sectors, %, 2008
Table 22: Total Installed Generation Capacity of Canada, MW,2000-2009
Table 23: Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity of Canada, MW, 2000-2009
Table 24: Total Electricity Generation of Canada, GWh,2000-2009
Table 25: Breakdown of Electricity Generation by Thermal and Renewable in Canada , GWh, 2000-2009
Table 26: Electricity Imports and Exports of Canada to US , MWh, 2000-2009
Table 27: Canada Power Market, Key Regulatory Authorities by Province
Table 28: Canadian Clean Coal Power Coalition ,2010
Table 29: Summary of Competition and Restructuring in Electricity Sectors of Provinces of Canada
Table 30: Canada,Emission Limits for New Coal Fired Power Plants Under Alberta Air Emission Standards for Electricity Generation, Canada
Table 31: Emission Limits for New Gas Based and Co-generation Power Plants Under Alberta Air Emission Standards for Electricity Generation, Canada
Table 32: Summary of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in Power Generation in Canada, 2010
Table 33: Summary of Regional Initiatives to Reduce GHG emissions in the US and Canada, 2010

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: The US Power Sector, Breakdown of Electricity Consumption by Sector (%), 2009
Figure 2: The US Power Sector, Cumulative Installed Capacity (MW), 2000-2009
Figure 3: The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity (MW), 2000-2009
Figure 4: The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal and Renewable Power Generation Capacity by Source (%), 2009
Figure 5: The US Power Sector, Installed Thermal Power Generation Capacity by Source (MW), 2000-2009
Figure 6: The US Power Sector, Total Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2009
Figure 7: The US Power Sector, Thermal and Renewable Power Generation (GWh), 2000-2009
Figure 8: The US Power Sector, Power Generation by Source (%), 2009
Figure 9: The US Power Sector, Thermal Power Generation by Source (GWh), 2000-2009
Figure 10: Cap and Trade Program in US States, 2010
Figure 11: Restructuring and Retail Choice in Various States of the US
Figure 12: Summary of EERS Standards in US States, 2010
Figure 13: Energy Efficiency Scorecard Rankings for the US States, 2010
Figure 14: Emission Performance Standards in US States, 2010
Figure 15: Status of Climate Action Plans in US States, 2010
Figure 16: Electricity Consumption in Canada by Sectors, %, 2008
Figure 17: Total Installed Generation Capacity of Canada, MW, 2000-2009
Figure 18: Thermal and Renewable Installed Generation Capacity of Canada, MW, 2000-2009
Figure 19: Total Electricity Generation of Canada, GWh, 2000-2009
Figure 20: Breakdown of Electricity Generation by Thermal and Renewable in Canada , GWh, 2000-2009
Figure 21: Electricity Imports and Exports of Canada to US , MWh, 2000-2009
Figure 22: Six Objectives of Canada’s Carbon Capture and Storage Technology Roadmap, 2010 Skip to top