The RPS is designed to deliver renewables that are most ready for the market. Additional policies are needed to support emerging renewable technologies, like photovoltaics, that have enormous potential to become commercially competitive through targeted investment. The RPS is good for the environment. Fossil fuels cause enormous damage to the environment, including smog, acid rain, and mercury poisoning in lakes. Scientists also agree overwhelmingly that carbon emissions from fossil fuels are causing the climate to change and believe that serious damage to the earth's environment will result, with large consequences for humanity.
Renewable energy is clean energy.
The RPS is good for consumers and the economy. Smart investors typically acquire a portfolio of stocks and bonds to reduce risk. Including renewables in America's power supply portfolio would do the same by protecting consumers from fossil fuel price shocks and supply shortages. A properly designed RPS will also establish a viable market for the long-term development of America's renewable energy industries, creating jobs at home and export opportunities abroad. The RPS is under consideration around the country.