The United States Was Energy Independent in 2019 for the First …
May 11, 2020 · U.S. energy production in 2019 was higher than U.S. energy consumption for the first time in 62 years. Thus, the U.S. attained the long-held goal of “energy …
The Institute for Energy Research
2 days ago · Even top Democrats and Elon Musk have started to realize that we need to support domestic energy production to help keep prices low for American consumers. A first-of-its-kind …
World Natural Gas Use to Hit a Record in 2024 - IER
Oct 11, 2024 · Global gas demand is set to hit a record high in 2024 and then again in 2025. The global gas balance, however, is “fragile” as limited LNG production growth keeps supply tight …
The Environmental Impact of Lithium Batteries - IER
Nov 12, 2020 · During the Obama-Biden administration, hydraulic fracturing was accused of causing a number of environmental problems—faucets on fire, contamination of drinking …
Biden-Harris EPA Finalizes Methane Tax on Oil and Gas Operations
Nov 15, 2024 · The Biden-Harris administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a federal methane tax for oil and gas drilling operations, set to take effect next …
China Has Banned Exports of Some Rare Minerals to the United …
Dec 12, 2024 · China has banned exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony, and superhard materials to the United States. The Chinese government has …
Construction Costs for Gas-fired Power Remains Well Below Those …
Nov 4, 2024 · 3. On average, construction costs for national gas plants have been lower than for wind or solar from 2013 through 2022.
IER in the News - IER
IER has earned a solid reputation for its scholarly approach to energy analysis and free-market energy and environmental policy. IER’s…
Environmental Impacts of Lithium-Ion Batteries - IER
May 11, 2023 · The green transition is pushing electric vehicles upon the American public as it is believed that they are less greenhouse gas intensive than gasoline vehicles.
Enormous Lithium Discovery in Arkansas - IER
Oct 31, 2024 · A significant lithium find in Southwestern Arkansas could hold up to 19 million tons of lithium, an essential component for electric vehicle batteries, energy storage systems for …