Energy

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Nudging Away from Personal Choice

Economist argues that energy-efficiency regulations are riddled with problems and espouses their elimination.

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

The Impact of Waiving Environmental Regulations

Recent PPR seminar examines effects on air quality and fuel prices from waiving environmental regulations.

Hillary Clinton Rallies West Philadelphians to Register and Vote

Hillary Clinton Rallies West Philadelphians to Register and Vote

The Democratic candidate for President shares her platform and voter mobilization goals.

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Stopping Hackers from Turning off the Lights

Senate bill would give Energy Department power to deal with cyberattacks on the nation’s power grid.

Regulating Earthquakes

Regulating Earthquakes

In an effort to reduce seismic activity, the Netherlands recently limited natural gas production.

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Concerns for the Future of Conservation at the National Parks’ Centennial

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell celebrated the occasion with a call to action to change the nation’s conservation approach.

A Shift in the Energy Regulatory Regime

A Shift in the Energy Regulatory Regime

Two Supreme Court decisions raise questions about the role of states in emerging electricity markets.

The Supreme Court’s 2015–2016 Regulatory Term

The Supreme Court’s 2015–2016 Regulatory Term

The Regulatory Review highlights the regulatory decisions from the Supreme Court’s past term.

Nevada Rate Change Signals the Start of Larger Utilities Battle

Nevada Rate Change Signals the Start of Larger Utilities Battle

A utility commission decision—criticized for discouraging solar energy—highlights challenges facing the electricity sector.

NRC Staff Push Agency to Address Escalating Safety Concerns

NRC Staff Push Agency to Address Escalating Safety Concerns

A recent petition filed by government workers reveals the extent of a growing nuclear safety design problem.

Supreme Court Mulls Price of Not Using Power

Supreme Court Mulls Price of Not Using Power

Electricity regulator wants strong incentive to conserve, but one business group says the government is overreaching.

Using the Constitution to Promote Renewable Energy

Using the Constitution to Promote Renewable Energy

Legal scholars argue that the Constitution requires states to consider regional energy needs.