If the Shoe FITs: Using Feed-in Tariffs to Meet U.S. Renewable Electricity Targets

Experiences in Europe have demonstrated that well-designed FITs can drive rapid and dramatic growth in renewable electricity markets, promote strong manufacturing industries, and create thousands of new jobs in a cost-effective manner. If properly structured, FIT-inspired mechanisms in the U.S. have the potential to jumpstart rapid renewable energy market growth that could reshape the country's energy landscape.