Germany & Australia Green Energy Debacles: A Cautionary Tale for America
July 21, 2016Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon recently announced his plan to introduce legislation that would require 100 percent of U.S. energy…
California’s Self-Inflicted Energy Shortage
June 27, 2016California is again having issues with adequate electricity and its customers are being told that summer blackouts may occur. Its…
IER Updates Energy Encyclopedia
May 9, 2016Oil & Natural Gas Production Skyrocket; Renewables Lag Behind The Institute for Energy Research released today its updated Energy Encyclopedia, providing an…
This Tax Day, Remember the High Costs of Energy Subsidies
April 18, 2016In recognition of Tax Day, IER is taking a big-picture look at some of the more wasteful energy programs funded…
Residential Solar: Myth vs. Fact
March 22, 2016The solar industry estimates that solar installations will increase by 119 percent in 2016, growing by 16 gigawatts (GW) this…
Green Energy Actually Increases U.S. Dependence on Imports
February 29, 2016One of the common reasons people claim to support wind and solar technologies is to reduce dependence on foreign sources…
