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:

Endangering the Economy in an Attempt to Pass Cap-and-Trade December 15, 2009
Obama Administration is pushing a new scheme that would create regulations
China Secures Oil and Gas Resources; U.S. Prefers to Wait for Green Energy December 15, 2009
Needs to partner with countries around the world to ensure availability of future supplies
EPA Ruling Opens Door for Unelected Washington Bureaucrats to Systematically Cripple US Economy December 8, 2009
EPA’s chief lays out new, job-killing federal regulations as her team prepares to jet-set to Copenhagen
1.2 Million Energy Jobs Available, Will Obama Admin. Open OCS for Business? December 2, 2009
Responsible offshore energy exploration could create good-paying jobs, provide $70 billion in annual wages
Fact Checking Secretary Salazar’s Press Conference November 26, 2009
IER sets the record straight on Obama Admin energy leasing program
Actions Speak Louder Than Words November 25, 2009
Obama Administration Breaks (non) Leasing Records, Presents a Clear and Present Danger To U.S. Energy Security
Actions Speak Louder Than Words on Domestic Energy Production
 November 25, 2009
Obama Administration’s first year in office worst on record for homegrown energy development
What Can the U.S. Learn from China’s Energy Policy? November 20, 2009
Without reasonably priced energy, it will be difficult to achieve high levels of economic growth, and U.S. industry will just move offshore where energy is more affordable.
What President Obama (Should Have) Learned about Energy Policy during his Visit to China November 20, 2009
China’s booming energy economy and growth
IER: Technology, Innovation Remains Key to Safe, Increased Offshore Energy Development November 19, 2009
Senate panel examines on offshore environmental stewardship; Should focus on unlocking job-creating homegrown energy
Is There Economic Consensus on Climate Bills? November 16, 2009
Just because many experts agree there is a problem doesn't automatically mean Congress has the solution
Facts Are Stubborn Things November 13, 2009
Senator Kerry overestimated U.S. emissions by a factor of 32
Top Secret: “Green Jobs” Would Not Exist Without Massive Taxpayer Subsidies, Corporate H November 10, 2009
Unsustainable, taxpayer-funded “green jobs” focus of Senate Finance hearing today
Stimulus Funds for Green Energy Projects Going Offshore along with Other U.S. Manufacturing November 7, 2009
The Obama Administration has told the American public that it will produce jobs and stimulate the U.S. economy
BUSTED: Oregon “Green Energy” Backers Accused of Cooking the Books, Deliberately Hiding November 4, 2009
Deliberately Hiding Huge Taxpayer Costs, Current and former energy staffers acknowledged a clear attempt to minimize the cost of the subsidies
China: The Looming Giant November 1, 2009
Unlike the United States, China's is working to dramatically increase its access to energy, both domestically and abroad
Wind Lobby Huffs and Puffs, But Can’t Blow the Facts Away November 1, 2009
American Wind Energy Association
CBO Testimony Misleads on Cost of Cap and Trade October 28, 2009
Writing off Billions of Dollars in Lost Future Economic Growth as "Modest"
Highest Cost Generating Plant Comes On Line in Florida to Obama Fanfare October 27, 2009
Florida Power & Light (FPL) has built a 25 megawatt photovoltaic power plant in Southern Florida
Senators Kerry and Boxer release another version of their cap-and-trade bill October 25, 2009
Politically-favored groups to receive preferential treatment in the form of free carbon dioxide emissions allowances
The U.S. doubles down on solar subsidies while Europe retreats October 20, 2009
Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
The Other Half of Waxman-Markey October 14, 2009
An Examination of the Non-Cap-And-Trade Provisions
Study: The Other Half of Waxman-Markey: An Examination of the Non-Cap-And-Trade Provisions October 14, 2009
Counterproductive package of new taxes, transfers and obstacles to economic growth and liberty
Mass Subsidization of Green Jobs “Unsustainable” October 8, 2009
As Dr. Hayward testified today, America’s subsidization of expensive, unreliable forms of energy cannot be sustained domestically
REJECTED: High Court Denies Government Request to Hear Offshore Royalty Case October 6, 2009
Reconsider a lower court ruling regarding oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico
Senators Boxer and Kerry unveil their cap and trade bill October 1, 2009
The bill is very similar to the drafts they released yesterday
Main Street Under Cap-and-Trade Attack September 30, 2009
Study confirms Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade redistributes wealth from lower, middle-class income earners to wealthiest, most politically-connected
Blockbuster Study: Working-Class Bears Burden of Cap-and-Trade September 30, 2009
New analysis reveals cap-and-trade would provide windfall profits to politically connected firms, redistribute wealth
Boxer-Kerry draft energy regulation bill promises higher energy prices September 30, 2009
More regulation for all Americans
Spanish Prof. to Congress: Avoid Spain’s Failed Experiment with “Green Jobs” September 25, 2009
Academic draws attention to the rise, fall and outright collapse of Spanish green jobs bubble