Energy Policy
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Raise the Roof: Comparing Cost Savings from Efficient Roof Upgrades
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers compare the 50-year net savings for white and “green” (vegetated) roofs, which are displacing conventional black roofs in the US building sector.
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The Cost of Wind Energy: Tradeoffs between Energy Storage and Transmission
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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.
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How Message Framing Can Help Explain Energy User Motivations
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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.
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Behind Public Opinion: What Makes Hydraulic Fracturing Controversial
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Understanding individual perceptions can help explain public opinion polls about hydraulic fracturing.
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Japan’s Highly Energy Efficient Transportation Sector: Is It Possible for the US to Replicate?
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A new study compares transportation sectors in the US and Japan, suggesting that potential crossover for American policymakers is minimal.
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If You Can’t Stand the Heat, Design a Better Study: Insights into Residential Energy Conservation
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Carefully designed randomized trials could help to assess which low-cost efficiency measures have the most notable effect on heating related energy consumption.
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What Drives Oil and Gas Company Stock Prices?
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To what extent do changing energy policies contribute to the volatility in oil and gas companies’ stock returns?
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Bite-Size Nuclear Reactors: More Than We Can Chew?
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Small modular reactors have design and, potentially, cost advantages. Regulatory obstacles, however, remain significant.
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Blowin’ Through Texas: Local Wind Farm Economics
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Wind farms create jobs in small communities. But are the economic benefits enjoyed mostly by city slickers?