The Heartland Institute

Publications

Research & Commentary: Congressional Testimony Demonstrates the Folly of Electrifying the U.S. Transportation System

Published July 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Pushing Transportation Electrification Puts More Pressure On Grid, Weakens National Security, Raises Prices, Doesn't Substantially Improve Environment
- Climate Change
- Environment & Energy
Research & Commentary: Report Says San Fran’s Electrification Plan Could Mean Big Costs to City Residents

Published June 25, 2021

By Tim Benson

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"Electrification" Program Could Cost City Residents Between $3. And $5.9 Billion
Comments of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, et al., on the SEC’s Proposal to Mandate Climate Change Risk Disclosure

Published June 11, 2021

By Marlo Lewis

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The causes, consequences, and potential future risks of climate change to businesses and society are too uncertain to require companies to calculate and disclose climate risk in their disclosure statements, annual reports and other public documents.,
Comments Offered to the Securities and Exchange Commission Concerning its Call for Comments on Climate Change Disclosures

Published June 10, 2021

By H. Sterling Burnett

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The SEC should not mandate companies under its regulatory control provide climate change risk disclosures.
Research & Commentary: Report Details the Local Pushback Against Renewable Energy Projects

Published May 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Over 300 Governmental Entities In 31 States Have Restricted Or Rejected Wind Projects Since 2015
Research & Commentary: Survey Shows American Public Not Particularly Concerned About Climate Change

Published May 28, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Only 13 Of 1,000 Respondents Listed Climate Change As America's Most Pressing Issue
Research & Commentary: Environmental Credit Scheme a Bad Idea for Louisiana

Published April 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Litigation Abuse Responsible for Thousands of Lost Jobs, Up To $113 Million In Annual Economic Losses
Research & Commentary: Analysis Shows Natural Gas Carried the Load for Texas During February Cold Snap

Published April 16, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Wind Output Decreased 93 Percent During Winter Storm While Natural Gas Output Increased By 450 percent
Research & Commentary: New Cap-and-Trade Bill Just as Bad for Washington as Every Previous Cap-and-Trade Bill

Published March 31, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Cap-And-Trade Programs Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
Research & Commentary: Establishing Carbon-Dioxide Tax after COVID-19 Pandemic a Bad Idea for New York

Published March 26, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Carbon-Dioxide Taxes Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
Research & Commentary: After COVID-19 Pandemic, Even Less Justification for Worthless, Regressive Carbon-Dioxide Tax in Washington

Published March 25, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Carbon-Dioxide Taxes Do Little To Reduce Emissions, Act As Regressive Tax
Research & Commentary: Clean Energy Jobs Act Would Skyrocket Electricity Costs, Harm Low-Income Illinois Families

Published March 25, 2021

By Tim Benson

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CEJA Would Set Up A 100 Percent Mandate By 2050
Research & Commentary: Carbon-Dioxide Tax Still a Bad Deal for Massachusetts Residents

Published March 12, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Tax Would Start At No Less Than $15 Per Ton, Cap At $60 Per Ton
Research & Commentary: Hawaii Carbon-Dioxide and Gas Tax Would Be a Big Burden for Hawaii Families and Businesses

Published February 9, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Regressive Tax Would Cap at $80 Per Ton In 2030
The Leaflet: Six Principles for State Legislators Seeking to Protect Free Speech on Social Media Platforms

Published February 7, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
Research & Commentary: Fracking Revolution Saved Indiana Residents and Businesses $12 Billion Over the Past Decade

Published February 4, 2021

By Tim Benson

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Residential Consumers Saved $4.6 Billion, Commercial And industrial Consumers Saved $8.1 Billion
The Leaflet: Biden and The Energy Sector and What We Learned From Operation Warp Speed

Published January 31, 2021

By Samantha Fillmore

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The Heartland Institute highlights GR's latest work.
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Alaska if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$5.3 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $101 Billion In Lost Income, $226 Billion In Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in California if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$3 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $8.4 Billion In Lost Income, $17 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Montana if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 20, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$2.8 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $2.4 Billion In Lost Income, $5.4 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in North Dakota if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 15, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$500 Million In Lost Tax Revenue, $8.3 Billion In Lost Income, $22.9 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Utah if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 14, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$150 Million In Lost Tax Revenue, $6.9 Billion In Lost Income, $15.2 Billion In Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in Wyoming if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 14, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$21 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $62 Billion In Lost Income, $138 Billion Lost Value Added Through 2040
Research & Commentary: Study Shows Potential Economic Pain in New Mexico if Fracking Is Banned on Federal Lands

Published January 14, 2021

By Tim Benson

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$62 Billion In Lost Tax Revenue, $85 Billion In Lost Income, $207 Billion In Lost Value Added Through 2040