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Energy

Recent Publications:

	America’s New Fuel Economy Cartel: Trading Freedom for Barrels of Oil June 23, 2009 Working Papers Bruce Yandle
	In this working paper, Bruce Yandle, Mercatus Center Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Economics and Dean Emeritus, Clemson College of Business and Behavioral Sciences, explains the political factors affecting CAFE standards and the second-order effects of these regulations.
	Public Interest Comment on Not Considering Costs in Setting NAAQS: A Costly Mistake December 15, 2008 Public Interest Comments Patrick A. McLaughlin
	This public interest comment, by Research Fellow Patrick McLaughlin, addresses the EPA’s practice of neglecting costs when drafting National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
	Not Considering Costs in Setting NAAQS: A Costly Mistake November 26, 2008 Working Papers Patrick A. McLaughlin
	This working paper addresses the EPA’s practice of neglecting costs when drafting National Ambient Air Quality Standards. It is contained in the public interest comment above.
	Average Fuel Economy Standards, Passenger Cars and Light Trucks; Model Years 2011-2015 (CAFE) July 1, 2008 Public Interest Comments Patrick A. McLaughlin
	This public interest comment by Research Fellow Patrick McLaughlin to the Department of Transportation addresses a new rule that would significantly increase the national corporate average fuel economy standards (CAFE standards) in years 2011 – 2015.
	The Contribution of the Social Sciences to the Energy Challenge September 25, 2007 Congressional Testimonies Jerry Ellig

	Public Interest Comment on Midwest ISO Proposal Concerning Reactive Power Procurement July 28, 2004 Public Interest Comments L. Kiesling
	This comment analyzes the Midwest ISO proposal concerning reactive power procurement.
	Public Interest Comment on the Application of the SDWA to Submetered Properties October 16, 2003 Public Interest Comments Susan Dudley
	This comment analyzes the applicability of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to submetered properties.
	Proposed Nonroad Diesel Engine and Fuel Standards August 20, 2003 Public Interest Comments
	This comment analyzes the EPA's proposed nonroad diesel engine and fuel standards.
	Can FERC's Proposed Structure Adapt to the Unknown November 14, 2002 Public Interest Comments L. Kiesling
	This comment analyzes FERC's current Standard Market Design (SMD) proposal and concludes, only by implementing rules that will adapt to the unknown can FERC create a forward-looking, enabling institutional foundation for integrated, competitive wholesale and retail electricity markets.
	Public Interest Comment on the FTC's Comment Request for Retail Electricity Competition Plans March 30, 2001 Public Interest Comments Jerry Ellig

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Recent Events:

	What's Up At The Pump: Understanding Gasoline Markets Capitol Hill Campus November 7, 2003

	Getting Warmer: Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Policy Capitol Hill Campus March 22, 200712:00 PM
	The Mercatus Center at George Mason University is pleased to host Dr. Bruce Yandle of Clemson University in a special discussion on climate change and the lessons that can be learned from previous environmental policy efforts.
	Oil, Natural Gas and Economics: A Primer Capitol Hill Campus July 12, 2004

Media:

	Virginia's Electric Power Play April 9, 2007 Commentaries and Op-eds Jerry Ellig

	...It's a Bad time to Abandon Choice April 2, 2007 Commentaries and Op-eds Jerry Ellig

	Mercatus Reports: Winter 2005-2006 January 1, 2006 News Articles Jerry Brito, Jerry Ellig