N. Mariana Islands - Renewables Portfolio Standard

Requirements The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands enacted its Renewables Portfolio Standard in September 2007, in which a certain percentage of its net electricity sales must come from renewable energy. The law was amended in 2014 to a lower target, as previous targets were not met. Under the law, the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation (CUC), the Islands' only and semi-autonomous public utility provider, must establish a renewable portfolio standard of: 20% of net electricity sales on or before December 31, 2016 Compliance There are stipulations within the law that allow for non-compliance if there is no "cost-effective" way to meet the benchmarks. Information regarding the CUC's progress on these issues is unavailable..