http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/energy-and-environment.xmlEnergy and Environment - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {EF7015F6-46E9-47C6-A19E-41F727BBB6E0}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/7-problems-of-the-water-resources-development-act-of-2013Emily Goff, Emily GoffS. 601 does contain small positive reforms, but it is no model of fiscal responsibility.Fri, 03 May 2013 12:28:00 -0400{497B1AAD-7170-4575-B6C2-125258A4F614}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/master-limited-partnerships-and-renewable-energy-producersNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisAll energy projects should be able to form MLPs, but that is only one step to bring parity to the energy tax code.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:03:00 -0400{00E0C79F-58C8-4E5D-8E07-6B6E62417D41}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/expanding-opportunities-for-renewable-energyNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisIt’s always tough to get a new business off the ground. It has proved extraordinarily tough for renewable energy companies, despite all the subsidies. Congress could help. It could allow renewable energy companies to organize as Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Of course, that would require liberalizing current legal requirements and qualifications for MLPs.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{7E760CF0-4478-492E-A6AC-BFADAEAC1682}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/4/nothing-says-earth-day-like-a-nuclear-reactorJack Spencer, Jack SpencerThe late Senator Gaylord Nelson founded the event in 1970 out of “concern about what was happening to the land, rivers, lakes and air.” Back then, Earth Day was widely observed by participating in environmental clean-up projects — clearing streams of trash and debris, planting trees and so on.Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{63DA9CF9-E813-4245-B972-D32942B08BFE}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/boxersanders-carbon-tax-would-empower-epa-to-crush-booming-energy-economyDerrick Morgan, Derrick MorganThe Climate Protection Act of 2013 (Boxer–Sanders bill) would inflict high costs on families, especially those in carbon-intensive states; thwart promising energy investment and development; destroy manufacturing jobs; risk triggering a trade war; waste money; fail to provide environmental benefits; and impose a massive tax and leave a command-and-control regulatory regime in place for greenhouse gas emissions.Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{B630422C-4EC5-4DBE-87BF-7B97E9EF8B30}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/epa-administrator-nominee-gina-mccarthy-in-her-own-wordsNicolas Loris, Katie Tubb, Nicolas Loris, Katie TubbPresident Obama’s nominee for EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, has made past statements alluding to continued activism at the agency.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:21:00 -0400{0620F024-77F2-4503-9DF4-255973F992A5}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/10-questions-for-epa-nominee-gina-mccarthyNicolas Loris, Diane Katz, Katie Tubb, Nicolas Loris, Diane Katz, Katie TubbThe next EPA administrator should free Americans and state governments to continue and increasingly be America’s caretakers.Wed, 10 Apr 2013 09:10:00 -0400{65613C22-8F4D-486E-838C-4FCBC918C599}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/mixed-oxide-fuel-facility-in-south-carolina-needs-congress-s-supportBaker Spring, Jack Spencer, Baker Spring, Jack SpencerGoverned by good policy, the MOX project at the Savannah River Site will pose no danger to the international nonproliferation regime.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:30:00 -0400{9FCE080F-DADA-4BB7-9134-6B7FE7B33B4A}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/10-questions-for-doe-nominee-ernest-monizNicolas Loris, Jack Spencer, Katie Tubb, Nicolas Loris, Jack Spencer, Katie TubbPresident Obama’s choice for Energy Secretary, Ernest Moniz, needs to answer questions about loan guarantees, renewable energy, and nuclear waste.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:35:00 -0400{DC0D8356-7628-4E2C-8539-F0E217551140}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/nuclear-waste-management-minimum-requirements-for-reforms-and-legislationJack Spencer, Jack SpencerMarket forces and corporate responsibility could finally unleash the nuclear renaissance.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:24:00 -0400{E6C79A89-BDA6-4EC0-AEDD-7BF0872A325D}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/energy-security-trust-fatal-flaws-in-alternative-fuel-subsidiesNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisPoliticians have often promised that a few billion taxpayer dollars would fundamentally transform the energy sector. These attempts have only wasted taxpayer money.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:05:00 -0400{DF55B2F9-98B3-43F2-A957-6BBCC23EBB05}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/why-energy-efficiency-is-good-energy-efficiency-mandates-are-badNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisMarkets have driven the energy economy in the right direction. Mandates do the opposite.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:13:00 -0400{7B59B1BC-8B1D-4D1E-9902-621770DCD9BE}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/02/sandoval-fox-energyInvestigative Reporter Michael Sandoval discusses why green energy isn't cutting it on Fox Business Network's 'Willis Report'.Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{942C6FE0-857D-4789-BB76-50A4A812557E}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/2/the-energy-potential-of-frackingEdwin J. Feulner, Ph.D., Edwin FeulnerSay you were a politician and there was a clean and abundant domestic energy source — one that has the potential to create jobs and revitalize local economies. Would you do more to encourage it?Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{5C19F1DC-60B7-4898-B325-17C99D6EC91C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/us-natural-gas-exports-lift-restrictions-and-empower-the-statesNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisThe abundance of cheap, domestic natural gas leads producers to seek opportunities for exporting natural gas to foreign markets where the price is much higher.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{FD8C0F5B-4E93-466F-BCC0-A0E220940025}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/no-following-the-leader-on-climate-changeNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisIn his second inaugural address, President Obama pledged that the United States “will respond to the threat of climate change” and will take the lead for other countries to follow suit.Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500{7C59F7A7-1535-451F-87F3-CC9357E27D8E}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/1/unlocking-greater-environmental-improvementsRomina Boccia, Romina BocciaAmericans have witnessed tremendous environmental improvements over the past several decades. At the same time, they have enjoyed greater economic prosperity. These parallel developments counter popular perception, which suggests that increases in population size and economic growth are inherently at odds with environmental quality. In other words, U.K. broadcaster Sir David Attenborough’s suggestion that “humans are a plague on earth” is wrong.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:13:00 -0500{09C70E68-EC07-4938-824A-76787B0AF274}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/climate-change-how-the-us-should-leadNicolas Loris, Brett D. Schaefer, Nicolas Loris, Brett SchaeferCongress should demonstrate leadership by removing costly backdoor climate regulations imposed by this Administration.Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:37:00 -0500{D01240E5-FF40-4DD7-B330-B16CF0B9F14F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/how-to-keep-promises-to-expand-energy-production-and-create-american-jobsNicolas Loris, Katie Tubb, Jack Spencer, Nicolas Loris, Katie Tubb, Jack SpencerPresident Obama promised an energy policy that would increase energy production and create jobs in his second term, but during his first term he accomplished largely the opposite.Tue, 22 Jan 2013 07:38:00 -0500{F6E88B09-2B0E-45CE-9BD4-5463D798B4B3}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/energy-tax-credits-impact-of-energy-freedom-and-economic-prosperityNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisRemoving the targeted tax credits for all energy sources and broadly lowering the tax rate would create a more market-based energy economy.Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:49:00 -0500