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:
Batteries have a limited life for electric vehicles. However, because they still have 70 percent of their capacity after electric vehicle use, there is a secondary market for them for home storage, street lights, elevators, data centers and other use
those holding up the UN’s policy goals as a justification for a carbon tax “reform”—perhaps even in a revenue-neutral way that promotes GDP growth!—are utterly misleading the public
The United States Is a Major Energy Exporting Nation
April 3, 2019
IEA expects the United States to provide the largest increase in oil production capacity over the next 5 years and to surpass Russia in oil exports by 2024
Climate change policy should not be a road to serfdom, with each government intervention leading to more intervention, reducing societal wealth and narrowing personal freedom
One of the worst things for people to worry about during life threatening cold periods is the loss of electricity to run the fans for their furnaces
The Outrageous Cost of the Green New Deal
March 10, 2019
Ludicrously expensive: Even if Congress implement a Green New Deal lite, the package would still add many trillions in government debt, while making energy and transportation more expensive for American households and businesses
India Using Coal to Achieve Universal Household Electrification
February 26, 2019
The Modi government has completed one of its promises in electrifying India’s thousands of villages
MMT and the Green New Deal
February 24, 2019
The MMTers are "right" in the sense that yes, modern governments that issue fiat currency need never default on their bonds. But they are wrong if they think this observation absolves Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from explaining how she will pay for the
2018 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generated Record Revenue of $1.1 Billion
February 21, 2019
President Trump’s energy dominance approach is working
Energy Statism: Wartime to Carter to Cortez
February 20, 2019
Green New Deal is old vinegar in new wine bottles
Natural Gas Moratorium in New York Due to Lack of Gas Pipelines
February 18, 2019
Due to the Cuomo administration’s rejection of permits for most new gas pipeline projects in recent years, pipeline developers have shied away from proposing projects in the state
The polar vortex has shown Americans the vulnerability that the U.S. electric and natural gas systems have to cold weather.
CanaPux: An Innovative Way to Ship Canadian Oil Sands
February 5, 2019
An innovative way to ship oil sands is in the works. If proven viable, it will be a method of getting Canadian oil to market without pipelines, which are being attacked by environmentalists who want to keep hydrocarbons in the ground
Don’t Be Tricked By Economists on the Carbon Tax
February 3, 2019
Yes, a new carbon tax, if draconian enough, could ultimately force households and businesses to sharply curtail their emissions. But doing so, especially quickly, would come at a huge cost in Americans' standard of living
China is cutting back on solar and wind units due to their cost, the ballooning subsidies the state owes the solar and wind power builders, and the lack of grid-connected transmission capacity.
Economists Mislead on Carbon Tax
January 19, 2019
If some economists think that this cost is worth it, they should make the case plainly to the public and policymakers, rather than engaging in misleading talk about dividend checks
Flaws with a “Green New Deal,” Part 2 of 2
January 17, 2019
Coal Remains a Dominant Global Fuel in IEA Forecasts
January 15, 2019
IEA expects coal to remain a dominant global fuel through at least the next 5 years as developing countries continue to build coal-fired plants to improve their economies and provide electricity to their people.
NERC is responsible for reliability of the electric grid
Fossil Fuel vs. Non-Fossil Fuel Production and Subsidies
California Mandates Zero-Emission Buses
January 8, 2019
U.S. cities and states are investing in electric buses despite performance and range problems and their significantly higher initial costs
Two Energy Futures
January 5, 2019
Let freely functioning supply meet demand, and let market demand meet supply. Banish alarmism, pessimism, and coercion--the very things that incite and define government intervention and socialism where markets can and should prevail
India, as well as other developing countries, will be faced with accelerating electricity demand as the country's citizens are able to afford luxuries, such as air conditioning
U.S. Is Awash with Natural Gas and More Production Is on Its Way
December 27, 2018
The growth in U.S. natural gas production in shale basins and offshore is expected to provide access to world markets through our vastly growing LNG terminals
Three Cheers for Holiday Lighting! Let It Glow, Let It Grow, Let It Glow
December 24, 2018
Don’t resort to carpooling, mass transit, self-made gifts, or recycling as recommended in this post. Choose convenience and, as they say, don’t sweat the small stuff. When it comes to energy, there is not a depletion, pollution, or climate problem in
Flaws With a “Green New Deal,” Part 1 of 2
December 21, 2018
The "Green New Deal" Is a Power Grab for Progressives
Offshore Energy Exploration: Myth vs. Fact
December 21, 2018
IER Sues Treasury For Records On Russian Meddling in U.S. Energy Policy
December 21, 2018
Russian funding of green groups
American LNG and the Future of Energy in Eastern Europe
December 16, 2018
It is high time for Washington to act in its own best interests as a potential LNG supplier and help the Eastern Europeans, who are by far America's best friends in Europe
Are We Finally Free of Fowl Folly and Frog Foolery?
December 16, 2018