EMP Energy Management Policies & Regulatory Compliance 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Ensuring a specified percentage of electricity comes from renewable sources

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Local Law 97

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Monitoring, measuring, and analyzing energy performance

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

75 or higher

Answer

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.

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EMP Energy Management Policies & Regulatory Compliance 3