Study: Wind & Solar up to 5X More Costly than Existing Coal and Nuclear
July 26, 2016WASHINGTON – A new study from the Institute for Energy Research finds that electricity from new wind and solar power…
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…
