The composition of tomorrow’s electricity generation mix dominates many of the energy policy debates held today. Reliability and affordability must remain prominent factors in the electricity sector transition already underway, but given the challenge posted by climate change, attention must be paid to the environmental impact of electricity sources. Efforts must be undertaken at the national, state, and local levels to facilitate energy innovation and company-driven and federally-sponsored research and development activities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Karen Harbert, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber’s Global Energy Institute, issued the following statement regarding EPA’s proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule on electric power plants, which replaces the Clean Power Plan issued by the previous administration: “The Chamber
Utility Tax Savings to Benefit Residential and Industrial Customers, Broader Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new analysis released by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute (GEI) found that electricity customers across the United States will save billions as a result of the recently
On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that amended the International Revenue Code of 1986. This represents the first major tax reform in more than three decades, lowering rates for all businesses, making our tax system more competitive, and unleashing a new era of growth for the American economy. Because of these changes, companies are reinvesting in their business, employees are reaping rewards through bonuses and increased wages, and individuals are keeping more of their hard-earned wages in their paychecks each month.
The good news just keeps coming from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the analytical and data arm of the Department of Energy. Last week we told you about how America’s oil and natural gas producers are getting more out of each new well they drill. This week EIA is reporting that in 2016
This fourth edition of the Global Energy Institute’s (GEI) International Index of Energy Security Risk (International Index) provides an updated look at energy security risks across different countries for the years 1980 through 2016.
While Silicon Valley is synonymous with “innovation” in our increasingly digital economy, today’s energy industry has been busy researching, developing, and building tomorrow’s future. These advanced technologies are being implemented in cities, towns, and neighborhoods all across the country. To
One of our most popular annual features is our state-by-state comparison of electricity prices. As in past years, we base our electricity rate map upon the most recent full year price data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The prices reflected on the map continue to reflect
In the past, balancing necessary energy infrastructure with the needs of the community caused tension. Today however, the energy industry’s continued innovation has ushered in a new generation of industry projects that are fully integrated with the communities they call home. To highlight this trend
