Topic: renewable energy

The Federal Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) drive development and deployment of renewable energy technologies. This document answers several common questions about the benefits of these tax credits, differences between the two programs, eligible renewable technologies, and when tax credits will expire unless extended by Congress.

This WRI policy brief makes the case for a national renewable electricity standard (RES), and makes recommendations for specific design features that a national RES should include.