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Energy Management Policies & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. A company operating in a state with a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) must comply by doing which of the following?

    Answer: Ensuring a specified percentage of electricity comes from renewable sources

    An RPS mandates that a specified percentage of a utility's or load-serving entity's electricity sales come from eligible renewable energy sources.

  2. In the context of energy regulatory compliance, what does 'demand response' refer to?

    Answer: Voluntary or incentive-based reduction of electricity use during grid stress events

    Demand response programs incentivize customers to reduce or shift electricity use during peak demand periods to maintain grid reliability.

  3. Which framework requires large commercial buildings in New York City to benchmark energy performance and face penalties for poor performance?

    Answer: Local Law 97

    NYC Local Law 97, enacted in 2019 as part of the Climate Mobilization Act, sets carbon intensity limits for large buildings with escalating fines for non-compliance.

  4. The 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' (PDCA) cycle in ISO 50001 corresponds most directly to which energy management activity during the 'Check' phase?

    Answer: Monitoring, measuring, and analyzing energy performance

    The 'Check' phase of PDCA in ISO 50001 involves monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of energy performance against objectives.

  5. Under the EPA's ENERGY STAR program, what score must a building achieve to earn ENERGY STAR certification?

    Answer: 75 or higher

    Buildings must score 75 or higher on the EPA's 1-100 ENERGY STAR scale, indicating they perform better than at least 75% of similar buildings nationwide.

  6. Which provision of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) specifically addressed energy efficiency in federal buildings?

    Answer: Mandate to reduce energy use per square foot by 2% annually through 2015

    EPAct 2005 required federal agencies to reduce energy use per gross square foot by 2% per year through FY 2015, totaling a 20% reduction.

  7. A facility subject to EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (40 CFR Part 98) must report if it exceeds which annual threshold?

    Answer: 25,000 metric tons CO2e

    Facilities that emit 25,000 metric tons or more of CO2-equivalent per year must report to the EPA's GHGRP under 40 CFR Part 98.