Institute for Energy Research

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) is a not-for-profit organization that conducts intensive research and analysis on the functions, operations, and government regulation of global energy markets. IER maintains that freely-functioning energy markets provide the most efficient and effective solutions to today’s global energy and environmental challenges and, as such, are critical to the well-being of individuals and society.

Most Recent Articles by Institute for Energy Research:

IER Responds to Interior Department’s Decision on Wind Permits October 10, 2012
President Obama and Interior Secretary Ken Salazar have presided over the most abysmal stewardship of public lands in recent history
Going Postal on Green Policies October 9, 2012
Since Obama took office, gasoline prices have risen from about $1.84 per gallon to $3.78
More Wind on Extending the Production Tax Credit October 8, 2012
Even in the midst of a recession, where one could argue that properly designed tax cuts might spur a faster recovery, the wind PTC is hardly suited for the task
Wind Turbine Manufacturers Closing With or Without PTC Extension October 5, 2012
Wind manufacturing sector is over supplied, that many utility companies have exceeded their RPS targets
2011: The Best and Worst of Times for American Energy October 4, 2012
351 separate energy projects have been delayed or cancelled due to significant impediments such as regulatory barriers
Wind Jobs Apparently More Valuable Than Coal Jobs October 2, 2012
Specific regulations that sabotage particular energy sources are clearly a roadblock to job creation and affordable energy
Obama’s “War on Coal” Other Countries Promote Its Use October 1, 2012
The U.S. Coal Industry Status, China, Russia, Europe
The Energy and Regulatory Outlook in the Keystone State September 27, 2012
Pennsylvania State Regulatory Environment, Pennsylvania Energy and Economic Facts
U.S. Oil Production Up, But On Whose Lands? September 25, 2012
Obama Administration Fewer leases and permits for oil and gas drilling and a longer processing timeThe Onshore and Offshore Records under the Obama Administration
Windpower: Ancient, Not Infant September 24, 2012
Wind's Ancient Problem: Intermittency
Oil Exploration in the Arctic: Is the Obama Administration Really Interested? September 20, 2012
Regulatory challenges from the Department of Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Coast Guard
Congress Hears the Truth about America’s True Energy Potential September 19, 2012
United States is an energy rich country and we have a bright energy future. Our energy issues are not caused by a lack of energy resources, but because of poor federal policies
National Resources Defense Council makes flawed case for PTC September 19, 2012
If policy wonks want to recommend policies that boost job growth, lower energy prices, and provide greater tax revenues, then removing federal obstacles to conventional energy development makes more sense than extending the PTC
The Green Job Myth September 13, 2012
What is a Green Job?
CBO Pooh Poohs Expanded Drilling September 11, 2012
Congressional Budget Office Misleading Presentation
Obama’s Energy Tax Proposals: Wind vs. Oil and Gas September 8, 2012
Oil and Gas Industry Tax Deductions, Wind Energy
IER Responds to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s DNC Speech September 5, 2012
Under President Obama America has become more dependent on oil imports from the Persian Gulf
IER Statement on Post-Isaac SPR Loan August 31, 2012
Energy Secretary Steven Chu approved a loan of 1 million barrels of sweet crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the Marathon Petroleum Company
ICYMI: Daily Oklahoman says Washington should “get out of the way” August 29, 2012
Fast-tracking Solyndra, rejecting Keystone Pipeline
U.S. Oil Imports from the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia Grow in 2012 and Administration Policies May August 28, 2012
Biofuels, Dependence on foreign oil
KISH: Hurricane Isaac will make gas more expensive August 28, 2012
Effect of Hurricane Isaac on Gulf Coast refineries
FACT SHEET: The Strategic Petroleum Reserve August 24, 2012
Largest emergency stockpile of government-owned crude oil in the world
SIMMONS: Are There Differences Between Obama and Romney Energy Policies? August 23, 2012
Governor Romney has been very pro-energy development for the reason that it draws a very clear distinction in being very pro-coal, pro-oil, pro-natural gas
America’s Energy Abundance Enters National Debate August 23, 2012
Mitt Romney's plan for domestic energy
Electric Generating Costs: A Primer August 23, 2012
Production Costs, Levelized Costs
Wind vs. Coal: The Obama Legacy August 22, 2012
Coal Industry Closures and Job Losses
MICHAELS: The Hidden Flaw of ‘Energy Efficiency’ August 22, 2012
Mandated increases in energy efficiency
USGS Reserve Estimates Still Grossly Undervalue Total Resource Worth August 20, 2012
Technically recoverable resources of oil in the United States total 1.44 trillion barrels
MILLICAN: Obama’s Unwitting Concession to Free Market Economics August 20, 2012
The Obama Administration is finally admitting that increased supply, according to basic economic principles, will push prices down
Sen. Jon Tester Tells IER/AEA to ‘Keep Up The Great Work” August 20, 2012