renewable energy policy and market

renewable energy policy and market Order Description Suggested outline for policy memo: 10 pages single spaced Due Tues April 11, 5pm Writing to a specific decision maker that I want to influence Head of foundation or advocacy organization Legislator, governor, etc Summary: 1 page (20% of grade) Problem Recommendation Problem (20% of grade) What’s broken: why it’s important, what will happen if it isn’t fixed, etc Be quantitative but avoid jargon Recommendations (30% of grade) What should they do How should they do it How will it be evaluated Can give alternative solution pathways Stakeholders (15% of grade) - can be integrated into problem and recommendation sections Position on the problem Reactions to the recommendations Talking points/FAQ (15% of grade) Launching pad for final presentation: pitching the recommendations Main points, distilled into the most critical arguments in the most accessible way Topics More specific is easier to address you can choose anything related to any type of renewable energy policy. Examples: wind energy production credits, siting wind/solar farms, community solar tax credits, geothermal research and development, biofuel (ethanol) regulations, etc etc -- literally anything!