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Fundamental problems with a federal offshore wind leasing program have led to heated debates. The Delaware beach community is now caught up in an argument pitching progressives focused on climate change against a wide coalition concerned about a potential $5 billion hit to the beach economy, and misuse of state park property. A better designed leasing program could create a win-win solution.   The Energy Act of 2005 encouraged onshore and offshore renewable energy. The Interi

Recommendations for Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Offshore Wind Leasing Program   Executive Summary   Using a case history from Maryland’s two offshore wind projects, offshore wind permitting and leasing should be halted until several critical issues are addressed.  A Benefit Cost Analysis of two Maryland projects show costs are four times higher than benefits as currently proposed with two-thirds of costs related to lost tourism.  The two projects may be typical of thirt

Dear Governor Carney,   One of the true joys of visiting the ocean is the chance to stare out on a crystal clear day and let the mind wander to the mysteries that lie over the horizon, and to enjoy the pure beauty.  It is rejuvenating.  Have you ever watched with wonder as the moon rises over the ocean?  Politicians in Washington and Maryland have decided to take that view away on Delaware beaches, and to fill the night sky with red flashing aircraft warning lights 1 .  In a

Center for Energy Competitiveness

Center for Energy Competitiveness Executive Summary:   The stage for action on energy policy is shifting from the federal level to the states.  Significant de-regulation has occurred under President Trump.  The EPA is no longer driving closure of coal-fired power plants, federal lands have been opened for exploration and production of fossil fuels, methane rules have been relaxed, it is getting easier to build pipelines and export facilities, CAFE Standards will likely be red

The Center for Energy Competitiveness A Review of Gabel Associates, Inc. Report:   "Benefit Cost Analysis for Electric Vehicle Adoption in the DE DPL Territory"

The Center for Energy Competitiveness Numerous programs have been suggested to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide to ease global warming concerns. Few are as expensive as switching to battery powered motor vehicles. A comparison between the Chevrolet Bolt battery electric compact hatchback, and its near twin Chevrolet Cruze hatchback powered by a conventional internal combustion engine showed the cost to reduce a ton of emissions would be a whopping $1550. For perspective, th

(Originally published on 7/23/2018) Executive Summary     A debate is under way as to whether U.S Senate ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol will be good for the U.S. economy.  At its heart the treaty aims to replace hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) refrigerants with a new class of lower global warming potential hydrofluoroolefins (HFO) refrigerants with developed countries sending money to the United Nations to assist developing countries with the cost of c