The FIT Coalition is a leading force in replicating Feed-In Tariffs and other global renewable energy best-practices throughout the United States.

Working on rooftop solar.
Solar Thermal Power in Bakerfield, CA
Windmills in WY

Our Mission


The FIT Coalition’s mission is to identify and advocate for policies that will accelerate the deployment of cost-effective renewable energy. The FIT Coalition believes the right policies will result in a timely transition to renewable energy while yielding tremendous economic benefits, including new job creation, increased tax revenue, and the establishment of an economic foundation that will drive growth for decades.

California vs Germany.

Although California receives 70% more sunlight for producing solar energy, Germany installs 15 times more solar electric capacity every year.

Economic benefits of a Feed-In Tariff

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Feed-in Tariffs: The Basics

A Feed-in Tariff or FIT is a fixed price contract that utilities pay to electricity generators for producing renewable energy. It consists of a pre-defined PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) and typically offers a guarantee of:

1. Payments to project owners for the total amount of renewable electricity they produce;

2. Access to the electricity grid; and

3. Stable, long-term contracts (20+ years)

FIT Programs are government policies implemented at the local, state, or national level to spur the development and deployment of renewable energy projects. These programs typically mandate that utilities must provide a standard energy contract and pay the pre-determined price for any project that meets all the criteria for energy type, size, connection points, etc.

The prices for each type of energy (solar, wind, biomass, etc) are set by government agencies and are locked in for the life of the contract.

For a more complete summary of Feed-In-Tariffs and the reasons to use them, see our FIT Summary Page.

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions on FITs, see our FIT FAQ Page.

 

Other Web Sites on Feed-in Tariffs

There are several web sites that feature articles on Feed-in Tariffs, renewable tariff design, and news updates on the movement for feed-in tariffs in North America.