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Renewable Energy & Sustainability Flashcards

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  1. BGE's parent company Exelon has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by which year?

    Answer: 2050

    Exelon has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  2. Which federal tax credit primarily incentivizes residential customers to install solar panels on their homes?

    Answer: Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

    The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows homeowners to deduct a percentage of their solar installation costs from federal taxes.

  3. What does the term 'demand response' mean in the context of BGE's sustainability programs?

    Answer: Utilities paying customers to reduce usage during peak periods

    Demand response programs pay customers to voluntarily reduce electricity use during peak demand periods, reducing strain on the grid.

  4. Maryland's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires that by 2030, what percentage of electricity sold must come from renewable sources?

    Answer: 50%

    Maryland's CleanEnergy Jobs Act set an RPS target of 50% renewable energy by 2030.

  5. What is the primary environmental benefit of BGE's underground cable projects compared to overhead lines?

    Answer: They eliminate storm-related outages and reduce tree trimming needs

    Underground cables are protected from weather events and eliminate the need for tree trimming, improving reliability and reducing vegetation management impacts.

  6. Which greenhouse gas, beyond CO₂, is a major concern from natural gas distribution systems managed by utilities like BGE?

    Answer: Methane (CH₄)

    Methane leaks from natural gas pipelines are a significant concern because methane has a much higher short-term global warming potential than CO₂.

  7. What is 'virtual net metering' as offered in some BGE community solar programs?

    Answer: Allowing renters or non-solar customers to receive credits from a shared solar farm

    Virtual net metering lets customers who cannot install rooftop solar subscribe to a portion of a community solar array and receive bill credits for their share of the energy produced.