The closing of the American West just over a century ago was thought to be the end of a long chapter of human exploration that was as inspiring and enriching as it often was destructive and painful. New evidence that the far northern reaches of the globe are becoming increasingly passable and habitable means that… Keep reading →
Public opinion is not the only factor policy makers must weigh when charting a course for the US energy sector, but it does play a role. And this can prove difficult when there is a mismatch between what the public favors and how well people understand the costs and challenges of implementing their preferred energy… Keep reading →
During a discussion of the nexus of government and the energy industry at the USAEE/IAEE North American Conference in Anchorage, Alaska last week, Branko Terzic, Executive Director of the Deloitte Center for Energy Solutions, pointed out that the average American does not know the cost of electricity. He suggested that a focus on greater transparency… Keep reading →
The Breaking Energy Team is en route to Anchorage for what promises to be a great series of speakers and events at the USAEE/IAEE North American Conference. Maybe we’ll see a bear! Or a Palin! The United States Association for Energy Economics, and its parent organization, the International Association for Energy Economics, are kicking off… Keep reading →
