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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in SIPs and TIPs

Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Programs in State Implementation Plans - Guidance Documents

The EPA has issued three guidance documents related to incorporating Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) programs in State Implementation Plans (SIPs):

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Guidance on SIP Credits for Emission Reductions from Electric-Sector EE/RE Measures (PDF)(39 pp, 850 K, 08/05/04)
Guidance on Incorporating Emerging and Voluntary Measures in a SIP (PDF)(30 pp, 1 MB, 09/2004)
Guidance on Incorporating Bundled Measures in a State Implementation Plan (PDF)(55 pp, 3 MB, 08/16/05)