R&D

Are Utilities and Government Skimping on R&D?

The future of the energy sector and environment is at stake.

Public utility regulation has a role to play in stimulating R&D by energy utilities. Studies have confirmed that social returns on R&D are much greater than private returns, evidence supporting government involvement (e.g., via funding or performance) in R&D.

Byline:

Ken Costello

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New Technologies Require Regulatory Vigilance and Balance

Regulators should presume all advocates of a technology desire to gain unfair advantage over competitors.

Regulators are especially vulnerable to rent-seeking efforts by advocates to achieve self-serving outcomes, at the expense of the general public.

Byline:

Ken Costello

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Energy Subsidy Myths and Realities

Playing favorites or ‘all of the above’?

In the past 60 years, the U.S. government has invested in every part of the energy industry, through direct subsidies, tax incentives, regulatory mandates, research projects, etc. Quantifying the dollar impact is a complex task, but it’s necessary for understanding the realities of U.S. federal energy policy.

Byline:

Roger H. Bezdek and Robert M. Wendling

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Are Utilities and Government Skimping on R&D?

New Technologies Require Regulatory Vigilance and Balance

Energy Subsidy Myths and Realities