Geothermal Power Could Produce Abundant Clean Energy, If We Let It
Geothermal projects promise nearly limitless energy, but they are being stymied by environmental policies.
Energy efficiency
How Reliable Is America's Electrical Grid?
Coal and natural gas are more reliable but they can't compete with massively subsidized wind and solar. That's a problem.
Great Moments in Unintended Consequences: Fossils, Price Controls, and Traffic Lights (Vol. 17)
Good intentions, bad results.
Afraid of Rising Global Temperatures? Ditch Your Air Conditioner, Suggests New York Times Essay.
Depriving yourself of a modern luxury like air conditioning makes even less sense than banning plastic straws.
We Don't Need a Nationwide Energy Code
These new regulations will drive up housing costs even further.
How California's Ban on Diesel Locomotives Could Have Major National Repercussions
No technology exists today to enable railroads to comply with the state's diktat, which villainizes a mode of transportation that is actually quite energy efficient.
Taxpayers Bankroll Electric Vehicles Even as Fewer People Buy Them
Ford and General Motors have tempered plans for E.V. production, but governments still spend billions of dollars in incentives.
California Environmental Regulations Are Driving Truckers Out of Pennsylvania
The Golden State's new rules—which Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board opted to copy—will increase the cost of a new truck by about one-third.
E.V. Summer Road Trips: Are We There Yet?
Not unless you want to get stranded in the heat trying to find a charging station.
The EPA's Power Plant Emissions Rules Are Unworkable, Says Trade Group
The Edison Electric Institute submitted comments clarifying that although it supports the EPA's goal of decarbonization, the technologies being presented are not sufficiently proven effective.
Nigeria Looks To Reduce State Role in Energy Sector
The new administration plans to end the state monopoly on oil and gas.
Joe Biden's War on Dishwashers Rages On
Not content with merely getting rid of Trump-era deregulation, the Biden administration is now tightening energy efficiency standards for a long list of home appliances.
New York Times Blames 'Deregulation' for Regulated Electric Costs
Deregulated states may spend more on transmission, but that part of the market is still heavily regulated.
Does Climate Science Really Compel Us Toward Urgent Action?
Climate scientist Andrew Dessler of Texas A&M University defends urgent action on climate against scientist and author Steven Koonin.
Joe Biden's Proposed Ban on Fast, Effective Dishwashers Is a Gift to Big Business
Donald Trump legalized energy-hungry short-cycle dishwashers. The current administration is undoing that progress.
That Weird California Computer Ban Isn't What It Appears to Be. It's Dumber.
An attempt to reduce idle electricity consumption actually incentivizes selling more powerful equipment.
California Regulators Want to Add $10,500 to the Price of a New Home With a Solar Panel Mandate
But they swear the new regulations will actually save homeowners money.
Trump Administration to Review Obama-Era CAFE Standards
'We're going to work on the CAFE standards so you can make cars in America again'
Which Is Worse for Poor Americans: Energy Efficiency Mandates or Energy Taxes?: New at Reason
Politicians prefer efficiency mandates because they are less obvious to voters than taxes.
Energy Efficiency Mandates Are Worse for Poor Americans Than Energy Taxes
Energy taxes are obvious to voters, while the effects of energy efficiency standards are sneakier
Climate Policy Actually Slowed Decarbonization Trends
Paris climate agreement will reduce global warming by 0.2 degrees Celsius by 2100
Mandated Biofuels = More Greenhouse Gases
Politicians adopt a policy that does the opposite of what they supposedly intended to do.
The Unintended Climate Consequences of Biofuels Mandates: New at Reason
The U.S. renewable fuels standard backfires
Good News: Global Energy Intensity Continues to Decline
Energy demand projected to increase by nearly 50 percent by 2040
Paris Climate Change Conference
Paris Climate Warriors in a Good Mood
Second Dispatch: Also they believe that global warming a is huge business opportunity.
The Tesla Tax Break and Other Green Tax Credits Go Mostly to the Rich—Surprised?
The top income quintile received about 90 percent of all electric and hybrid car tax credits.
"Hi, I'm President Obama and I'm here in Alaska to help fix the climate."
Will government solutions to global warming be worse than global warming?
How Much Will Obama's Clean Power Plan Cost You?
Depending upon whom you believe, estimates range from net savings to hundreds of dollars more.
Airplane Travel More Climate-Friendly Than Car Travel
Flying is less carbon-sinful than driving
Good Work, EPA! Now That's Enough.
Today, instead of environmental regulations that actually save lives, we pay to subsidize politicians' cronies and pet projects.
Energy States Save Money for the Future
Rather than piss it away like some other states we know
Report: Regulations Not Responsible for Reduced Energy Consumption in California
Migration and climate played bigger roles
Why We'll Never Run Out of Energy: Q&A with Science Writer Charles Mann
The acclaimed author in a wide-ranging conversation with the New York Times' John Tierney
The Climate and Energy State of the Union
How about a "balanced approach" to energy and climate policy?
The Paradox of Energy Efficiency
Why greener technology doesn't translate into reduced energy consumption
Energy Regulators Think You're Crazy
A new study uncovers what regulators really think of American consumers.
The Paradox of Energy Efficiency
How more efficient cars and appliances often lead to more energy use.
