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Energy has an important role in the economy both nationally and globally, and concern over the cost and reliability of energy supplies in the future has been a source of great concern for centuries. Recent debates surround the future availability of nonrenewable fossil fuels, the role of renewable energy sources, and the capacity of conservation and energy efficiency improvements to significantly lower demand. The national security implications of reliance on international sources of energy are a concern, as are the impacts of rising energy prices on economic growth, the role of taxation, regulation and subsidies on energy policy and use; and the impact of energy policy on environmental quality including climate change.
A separate overview of each of the following topics can be seen by clicking on the topic: future availability of fossil fuels; the role of alternative energy sources; the role of energy efficiency; government taxes and subsidies; and energy's effect on environmental quality.
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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What are the types of alternative energy and how do they compare? [PDF] |
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How does the cost of energy from different renewable sources compare, and how are these costs changing over time? [PDF] |
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What is the potential role for hydrogen in supplying our energy, and will it help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? [PDF] |
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What is the recent record and potential for improved energy efficiency? [PDF] |
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How much energy do we use in the U.S. and which sources do we depend on most? [PDF] |
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How much of our electricity currently comes from which sources? [PDF] |
Publications, Presentations and Working Papers and Publications:
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| Biofuels in Oregon from an Economic and Policy Perspective [PDF] Jaeger, William, Thorsten Egelkraut and Greg Perry, 2009. |
| Economics of oilseed crops and their biodiesel potential in Oregon's Willamette Valley [PDF] Jaeger, William and Ryan Siegel, 2008. |
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Biofuel Potential in Oregon: Background and Evaluation of Options [PDF] Jaeger, William K., Robin Cross and Thorsten E. Egelkraut. |
The End of Cheap Oil [PDF] Colin J. Campbell, Jean H. Laherrere.
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A Realizable Renewable Energy Future [PDF] John A. Turner.
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