RAND Research Topic: Alternative and Renewable Energy 2013-05-16T07:46:12Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/alternative-and-renewable-energy.html Natural Resources and Their Impact on Economic Development http://www.rand.org/jie/research/environment-energy/jcr:content/par/teaser.html Apr 22, 2012 Apr 22, 2012 Research conducted within RAND Environment, Energy, and Economic Development focuses on environmental quality and regulation; energy resources and systems; water resources and systems; climate, natural hazards, and disasters; and innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development. An Energy-Independent United States http://www.rand.org/multimedia/audio/2013/03/20/energy-independent-united-states.html Mar 20, 2013 Mar 20, 2013 Energy expert Keith Crane discusses shifts in U.S. energy markets, their economic implications and effects on gasoline and electricity prices, and how these developments might affect climate change. Exploring the Nexus of Energy Sources, Technology, and Policy http://www.rand.org/jie/research/environment-energy/areas/energy.html Feb 27, 2012 Feb 27, 2012 Energy plays a vital role in the success of the global economy, but obtaining and using energy can also impact the environment. RAND researchers in the Environment, Energy, and Economic Development Program help policymakers worldwide make informed decisions on meeting their nations' energy needs while mitigating long-term life cycle environmental risks. Calculating Uncertainty in Biomass Emissions (CUBE) Model http://www.rand.org/jie/projects/bioemissions.html Dec 16, 2011 Dec 16, 2011 CUBE 2.0, an update of the 2010 release of the 1.0 version, allows users to estimate the "farm-to-gate" greenhouse gas emissions of biomass feedstocks for energy production, as well as the uncertainty in these emissions. Fueling Opportunity http://www.rand.org/commentary/2006/05/19/WT.html May 19, 2006 May 19, 2006 Published commentary by RAND staff: Fueling Opportunity in the Washington Times. On Carbon Dioxide, a Better Alternative http://www.rand.org/commentary/2007/11/29/WP.html Nov 29, 2007 Nov 29, 2007 <p>Instead of the complicated "cap-and-trade" system to reduce carbon emissions proposed in current congressional legislation, a tax on carbon dioxide refunded directly to individuals would cut emissions while cushioning the impact on the pocketbooks of American families, write Keith Crane and James Bartis.</p> DoD Renewable Fuels Investment Premature http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/05/23/NJ.html May 23, 2012 May 23, 2012 Technological development challenges suggest that it is highly unlikely that advanced approaches for producing hydrotreated renewable oils suitable for military applications will constitute an important fraction of the commercial fuel market until well beyond the next decade, writes Keith Crane. Transitioning to a Carbon Tax Credit http://www.rand.org/commentary/2013/02/20/RAND1.html Feb 20, 2013 Feb 20, 2013 Instead of setting an arbitrary Production Tax Credit value, we could provide a tax credit based on the social value of clean electricity generation, writes Constantine Samaras. Why China’s Suntech Might Not Be Alone in Heading Toward Bankruptcy http://www.rand.org/commentary/2013/03/29/RAND.html Mar 29, 2013 Mar 29, 2013 As solar power remains more expensive than conventional sources of electricity in most parts of the world, demand for photovoltaic solar panels still primarily depends on government subsidies, says Keith Crane. RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version http://www.rand.org/news/press/2006/12/05/index1.html Dec 5, 2006 Dec 5, 2006 December 5, 2006 News Release: RAND to Review Renewable Energy Study and Will Issue Corrected Version Diesel &amp; Hybrid Vehicles Can Provide More Societal Benefits than Gas Autos http://www.rand.org/news/press/2007/11/08/index1.html Nov 8, 2007 Nov 8, 2007 <p>Cars and light trucks powered by advanced diesel technology or hybrid technology can provide larger societal benefits than traditional gasoline-powered automobiles. Vehicles fueled by E85 compare unfavorably with the other two alternatives.</p> Major Progress in Technology Needed for 25 Percent Renewable Energy Use to Be Affordable http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/06/24.html Jun 24, 2008 Jun 24, 2008 Dramatic progress in renewable energy technology is needed if the United States desires to produce 25 percent of its electricity and motor vehicle fuel from renewable sources by 2025 without significantly increasing consumer costs. Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential but Uncertain Environmental Consequences http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/10/08.html Oct 8, 2008 Oct 8, 2008 Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered. Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Production Could Offer Major National Benefits http://www.rand.org/news/press/2008/12/10.html Dec 10, 2008 Dec 10, 2008 The federal government can spark the creation of a commercially competitive coal-to-liquids industry by fostering early development of plants that would produce transportation fuels from coal. How China Can Strengthen Its Economy by Investing in High-Technology Applications http://www.rand.org/news/press/2009/02/13.html Feb 13, 2009 Feb 13, 2009 A new study from the RAND Corporation examines how China's Tianjin Binhai New Area (TBNA) and Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area (TEDA) can best spur regional development and economic growth by focusing on emerging high-technology applications. No Direct Military Benefit from Use of Alternative Fuels by Armed Forces http://www.rand.org/news/press/2011/01/25.html Jan 25, 2011 Jan 25, 2011 If the U.S. military increases its use of alternative fuels, there will be no direct benefit to the nation's armed forces. E-Vision 2000: Key Issues That Will Shape Our Energy Future Summary of Proceedings, Scenario Analysis, Expert Elicitation, and Submitted Papers http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF170.html Jan 1, 2001 Jan 1, 2001 This report documents an initiative by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy to identify and assess a range of emerging issues that may affect future energy use and supply. E-Vision 2000: Key Issues That Will Shape Our Energy Future Analysis and Papers Prepared for the E-Vision 2000 Conference http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF170z1-1.html Jan 1, 2001 Jan 1, 2001 This report documents an initiative by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to identify and assess a range of emerging issues that may affect future energy use and supply. Explaining the Potential of Hydrogen Fuel Cells http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF218.html Jul 26, 2005 Jul 26, 2005 <p>Hydrogen fuel cells have the potential to produce electrical energy and power vehicles, but decisionmakers need to be better informed as to the benefits and risks of hydrogen-related programs and policies.</p> RAND Review: Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 2011 http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP22-2011-04.html Apr 29, 2011 Apr 29, 2011 Stories discuss gays in the military, police recruitment, home health care, breast cancer, health insurance exchanges, alternative fuels, refinery taxes, alcohol prices, outer space debris, mental illness, diplomatic trends, and health care costs.