Reports

Higher Oil and Gas Taxes Lead to Energy Insecurity, Fewer Jobs, According to New Energy Institute Report

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The Institute for 21st Century Energy has issued new report that discusses why higher oil and gas taxes will increase dependence on foreign oil, raise costs to consumers, jeopardize U.S. jobs and erode economic competitiveness.  Taxing Our Way to Energy Insecurity Again reviews the reasons why the administration’s proposed $80 billion tax increase on oil and gas is the wrong path forward, and provides recommendations that will improve energy security and promote economic growth.

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Revisiting America’s Nuclear Waste Policy

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The Institute for 21st Century Energy issued a report that calls on the Obama Administration to commit to a permanent solution for the nation’s used nuclear fuel and nuclear waste.  The report, titled Revisiting America’s Nuclear Waste Policy, examines the nation’s nuclear waste policies and makes recommendations on how to move forward.

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Climate Change 101

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Climate change has been receiving a lot of attention in Washington lately. Policymakers have proposed various approaches to address this issue, but since it is so complicated, it can be difficult to understand what is really being considered. To help make it a little easier, the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy has prepared this “cheat sheet” that defines the terms you will hear as the debate unfolds and answers some basic questions.

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Transition Plan for Securing America's Energy Future

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The Institute’s Transition Plan for Securing America’s Energy Future is an energy policy roadmap with 88 concrete recommendations and detailed timelines for President-elect Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. It forms a comprehensive, long-term energy strategy that if adopted, will put America on a path for a more secure, prosperous and clean energy future.

An Energy Transition Plan for the Administration and Congress
Memorandum to President-elect Barack Obama
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Blueprint for SecuringAmerica’s Energy Future

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Chapter Links:
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Chapter 2 – Aggressively Promote Energy Efficiency
Chapter 3 – Reduce the Environmental Impact of Energy Consumption and Production
Chapter 4 – Invest in Climate Science to Guide Energy, Economic, and Environmental Policy
Chapter 5 – Significantly Increase Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment of Advanced Clean Energy Technologies
Chapter 6 – Immediately Expand Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production
Chapter 7 – Commit to and Expand Nuclear Energy Use
Chapter 8 – Commit to the Use of Clean Coal
Chapter 9 – Increase Renewable Sources of Electricity
Chapter 10 – Transform our Transportation Sector
Chapter 11 – Modernize and Protect US Energy Infrastructure
Chapter 12 – Address Critical Shortages of Qualified Energy Professionals
Chapter 13 – Reduce Overly Burdensome Regulations and Opportunities for Frivolous Litigation
Chapter 14 – Demonstrate Global Leadership on Energy Security and Climate Change
Chapter 15 – Summary of Blueprint Recommendations
Chapter 16 – Acronyms 

Securing America’s Energy Future: An Open Letter to the 44th President of the United States and the 111th Congress

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Links to the 13 Pillars:
Pillar 1. Aggressively Promote Energy Efficiency
Pillar 2. Reduce the Environmental Impact of Energy Consumption and Production
Pillar 3. Invest in Climate Science to Guide Energy, Economic, and Environmental Policy
Pillar 4. Significantly Increase Research, Development, Demonstration, and Deployment of Advanced Clean Energy Technologies
Pillar 5. Immediately Expand Domestic Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production
Pillar 6. Commit to and Expand Nuclear Energy Use
Pillar 7. Commit to the Use of Clean Coal
Pillar 8. Increase Renewable Sources of Electricity
Pillar 9. Transform our Transportation Sector
Pillar 10. Modernize and Protect US Energy Infrastructure
Pillar 11. Address Critical Shortages of Qualified Energy Professionals
Pillar 12. Reduce Overly Burdensome Regulations and Opportunities for Frivolous Litigation
Pillar 13. Demonstrate Global Leadership on Energy Security and Climate Change

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Energy Security in the 21st Century: Facts, Choices, and Challenge

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Introduction and Chapter Links:
Introduction
Chapter 1 – Energy Facts We Can All Agree On
Chapter 2 – Energy ABCs
Chapter 3 – Energy’s Links to Competitiveness and Security
Chapter 4 – Energy Security: An Achievable Vision
Chapter 5 – Efficiency, the Environment, and Climate Change
Chapter 6 – Blueprint for Action and Leadership Endnotes

Save Energy, Save Money: A Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency

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Links to Helpful Hints:

1. Heating and Cooling
2. Appliances
3. Lighting
4. Other Household Hints
5. Drive Efficiently
6. Keep Your Car in Good Working Order
7. Choose a Fuel Efficient Vehicle