studies on Alternative Energy

Massive Food and Land Costs of US Corn Ethanol

Dennis Avery — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Biofuels have made the world use more corn than it can sustainably produce, creating massive food price hikes.

The Consumer-Last Energy Bill

Iain Murray — Tue, 13 May 2008 07:22:39 -0700

The Consumer-First Energy Act, intended to address the energy crisis, fails to achieve its stated purpose.

Gone with the Wind

Myron Ebell — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

As part of comprehensive legislation to raise energy prices, the Senate is once again considering proposals to set a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for electric utilities. Such a requirement would raise electricity prices for consumers and industry, but would negatively affect some regions of the country much more than others. As the Bush Administration Statement of Policy June 12, 2007 correctly states:

Corn-Based Ethanol

Fran Smith — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700

A boom in ethanol production is taking place today for variety of reasons. Undoubtedly, the most significant factor is government support and subsidies for biofuel production. The rationale for subsiding biofuels arises from a convergence of security, environmental, and nationalistic concerns, which has led policy makers to endorse stiffer mandates and increased subsidies.