http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/energy-and-environment.xmlEnergy and Environment - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {82A9A7AE-7636-46A8-8587-D659810D9189}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/06/the-ethanol-mandate-dont-mend-it-end-itNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisWed, 12 Jun 2013 12:49:00 -0400{D4A5E124-77C2-4ED7-A53E-CC917E9F230F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/06/the-shaheenportman-energy-efficiency-bill-a-costly-inefficient-use-of-taxpayer-moneyNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisFri, 07 Jun 2013 11:39:00 -0400{9B37E329-97D6-406F-B94B-E1D5E0958D89}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/05/loris-fracking-moneyNicolas Loris, Nicolas LorisFellow Nick Loris discusses GE's $15 billion dollar investment in fracking on Fox Business Network's 'MONEY with Melissa Francis'. Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{BD125EAD-435F-4625-A5DA-E123FAE557B2}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/virginia-uranium-mining-draft-regulations-now-lift-moratorium-laterJack Spencer, Jack SpencerVirginia itself is to blame for keeping its uranium deposits off limits, but Governor McDonnell could lead the way forward.Wed, 29 May 2013 09:31:00 -0400{FEF7D4AA-0A43-4DF7-919D-443AD8AAB9FE}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/a-cure-worse-than-the-disease-global-economic-impact-of-global-warming-policyDavid W. Kreutzer, Ph.D., David KreutzerAdopting carbon restrictions of the magnitude mandated by Lieberman–Warner and the Waxman–Markey cap-and-trade bills or the Boxer–Sanders carbon-tax bill would harm the U.S. and global economies. Tue, 28 May 2013 13:45:00 -0400{BA3210D3-F72F-4CAC-8BAA-EA7C69756F94}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/farmers-and-property-rights-conservation-compliance-should-not-be-connected-to-crop-insuranceDaren Bakst, Daren BakstCongress should not try to solve potential problems connected to crop insurance through disrespecting the property rights of farmers.Wed, 22 May 2013 15:12:00 -0400{B6716DE4-BA46-43F3-9DC1-EA2A08F3F70F}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/05/kreutzeroilfoxDavid W. Kreutzer, Ph.D., David KreutzerResearch Fellow David Kreutzer discusses the North American oil supply forecast on Fox Business Network's 'MONEY With Melissa Francis'. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{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