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:

Feds Planning to Regulate Hydraulic Fracturing Despite State Successes November 26, 2012
Since 1949, over one million cases of hydraulic fracturing here in the United States and many more worldwide have not caused any serious harm
DOE Spends Taxpayers’ Money While A123 Goes Bankrupt November 20, 2012
It seems that DOE is no better picking battery makers than it is in picking solar panel manufacturers
Renewable Energy to Decline in 2012 November 19, 2012
EIA's Forecast for Renewable Energy
IER Renews Keystone XL FOIA Request, Cites Lisa Jackson Alias November 19, 2012
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA,
Is Hurricane Sandy Indicating that Climate Change Needs to Be Addressed? November 16, 2012
Hurricane and Other Weather History
Murphy: Conservatives should rethink support for a carbon ‘tax swap’ deal November 16, 2012
A carbon tax is likely far more damaging to the economy than conventional taxes
AEI Conference Confirms Dangers of Carbon Tax Swap Deal November 15, 2012
A carbon tax tends to impose a disproportionate burden on low-income households
IEA: U.S. to Become the World’s Largest Oil Producer November 15, 2012
Global Energy Demand,
IER STUDY: Carbon Tax Scheme Plagued By Theoretical, Practical Problems November 13, 2012
More Political Cronyism for Favored ‘Clean Energy’ Sectors, Reduced U.S. Competitiveness in Global Energy Markets May Result from Inefficient Tax Scheme
What AWEA Doesn’t Want You To Know About Wind Power November 9, 2012
Renewable Electricity Standards and Other Pro-Wind Policies
IER Responds to Interior Department’s Land Restrictions November 9, 2012
President's rhetoric on domestic energy development is light years away from the real-world regulations his administration implements
An Energy Policy Preview of President Obama’s Second Term November 7, 2012
Four more years of ever-more damaging regulation and ever-increasing difficulties in developing our oil, coal, and natural gas resources
Economics 101 Works! Price Controls Lead to Gas Lines November 7, 2012
Hurricane Sandy, government price controls on gasoline in New Jersey
After Further Review, CAP’s Energy Vision Still Blurry November 1, 2012
the majority of Americans don’t want to pay significantly higher prices, or more in taxes, to achieve the type of energy transformation envisioned by Center for American Progress
Germany’s Energy Policy: Man-Made Crisis Now Costing Billions October 30, 2012
Americans should watch what is happening in Germany regarding the electricity rate base and in other parts of Europe, such as Spain, in their march to build renewable power
Rep. Markey’s Many Myths: Report Much Ado About Nothing October 26, 2012
Ed Markey (D-Mass.) rehashing old claims that oil and gas companies are "stockpiling" federal energy leases
From Bad to Worse: U.S. Taxpayers Keep Losing Money on Solyndra October 25, 2012
The government's picking winners and losers in the energy market has cost taxpayers billions of dollars
Governor Cuomo’s Energy “Blueprint” Omits Hydraulic Fracturing October 25, 2012
Gov. Cuomo continues to stonewall hydraulic fracturing and increased natural gas production in New York
Study: Wind Generates Electricity When We Need It Least October 24, 2012
Inherent unreliability of wind electricity generation
Obama Closes 50 Percent of the Naval Petroleum Reserve in Alaska October 24, 2012
Placing half of the NPR-A off limits to future oil and gas development is a continuation of the president's energy policies that continue to impede domestic energy exploration and production
The Center for American Progress: An Unsustainable Energy Vision October 23, 2012
Decentralized markets make wiser investment decisions than government edicts
Another Obama-Funded Company Files for Bankruptcy: A123 Systems October 20, 2012
The total is now 20 companies that the Obama Administration has provided taxpayer funds to that are either bankrupt or in distress in the Administration’s quest to push technologies upon the American public
Russia Uses Hydraulic Fracturing to Lower Decline Rates at Mature Wells October 18, 2012
United States--which pioneered the technological breakthroughs that led to the practice --is looking to lower oil and gas production and increase costs, regulations
IER Examines Obama/Romney Energy Claims October 17, 2012
Presidential Debate Fact Check
IER Previews Second Presidential Debate October 16, 2012
Gas prices, ‘investment’ in green energy
DOE Loan Defenders Still Spinning October 15, 2012
DOE loan guarantees to alternative energy companies
Obama’s John Holdren: Four More Years? October 13, 2012
Green Dream Team: Energy Secretary Stephen Chu, EPA head Lisa Jackson, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Philosopher King--Obama's chief science advisor, John P. Holdren
IER Compares Obama’s and Romney’s Energy and Environmental Plans October 12, 2012
Who will lead on energy?
Will the Middle Class Feel the Pain of Obama’s Energy Freeze? October 12, 2012
Energy Prices in Obama's First and Fourth Years
Are Obama Policies Aiding Hugo Chavez’s OPEC Regime? October 11, 2012
Choosing Venezuelan Oil over Canadian Oil