New research finds that transmission costs must be at least $600/MW-km and energy storage must cost at most $100/kW h in order for wind energy storage to be economical. More »
Targeted message framing can help increase participation in and understanding of energy efficient programs provided by utility companies and government subsidies, which are largely unknown by residents. More »
Understanding individual perceptions can help explain public opinion polls about hydraulic fracturing. More »
A new study compares transportation sectors in the US and Japan, suggesting that potential crossover for American policymakers is minimal. More »
Carefully designed randomized trials could help to assess which low-cost efficiency measures have the most notable effect on heating related energy consumption. More »
To what extent do changing energy policies contribute to the volatility in oil and gas companies’ stock returns? More »
Small modular reactors have design and, potentially, cost advantages. Regulatory obstacles, however, remain significant. More »
Wind farms create jobs in small communities. But are the economic benefits enjoyed mostly by city slickers? More »