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Energy Market and Economic Impacts of the American Power Act of 2010 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman for an analysis of the American Power Act of 2010 (APA). APA, as released by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 12, 2010, regulates emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, efficiency programs, and other economic incentives. Errata - as of July 20, 2010 Study Table Results Browse data results Regional and supplemental tables available here also. Data can be charted and downloaded. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference Reference with High Natural Gas Resource Basic Zero Bank High Natural Gas Resource High Cost No International Offsets No International Offsets / Limited Alternatives pages: 23, released: July 2010, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Energy Market and Economic Impacts of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Chairman Henry Waxman and Chairman Edward Markey for an analysis of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA). ACESA, as passed by the House of Representatives on June 26, 2009, is a complex bill that regulates emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, efficiency programs, and economic incentives. Errata - as of August 5, 2009 Excel Spreadsheets: Reference Basic Zero Bank High Offsets High Cost No International Offsets No International Offsets / Limited Alternatives Accelerated CAFE Low Discount Rate Limited Alternatives High Technology High Banking pages: 81, released: August 2009, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Addendum: Household Cost Impacts of the American Clean Energy Act (H.R.2454) - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 2191, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Lieberman and Warner for an analysis of S.2191, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007. S.2191 is a complex bill regulating emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, energy efficiency programs, and economic incentives. This analysis focuses on the impacts of the greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program established under Title I of S. 2191. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference S.2191 Core S.2191 Limited Alternatives S.2191 No International S.2191 Limited/No International S.2191 High Cost S.1766 Update pages: 74, released: April 2008, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Bingaman and Specter for an analysis of the impacts of S. 1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 1766 establishes a mandatory greenhouse Gas (GHG) allowance program to maintain covered emissions at approximately 2006 levels in 2020, 1990 levels in 2030, and at least 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference Reference Case with High Technology S.1766 Core S.1766 Half CCS Bonus S.1766 High Technology S.1766 High Technology Plus Policies S.1766 Limited Alternatives S.1766 Plus Policies pages: 59, released: January 2008, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Oil and Natural Gas Market Supply and Renewable Portfolio Standard Impacts of Selected Provisions of H.R. 3221 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Requestors: Senators Barton, McCrery, and Young This paper responds to an October 31, 2007, request from Representatives Barton, McCrery, and Young requesting the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to assess selected provisions of H.R. 3221, the energy bill adopted by the House of Representatives in early August 2007. The analysis focuses on Title VII, dealing with energy on Federal lands; Section 9611, which would establish a Federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for certain electricity sellers; and Section 13001, which would eliminate the eligibility of oil and natural gas producers and refiners to claim deductions under Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code. pages: 11, released: December 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Supplement to: Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Requestors: Senators Barrasso, Inhofe, and Voinovich This paper responds to a September 18, 2007, letter from Senators Barrasso, Inhofe, and Voinovich, seeking further energy and economic analysis to supplement information presented in the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) recent analysis of S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference S.280 Core S.280 with reference nuclear & biomass (RefNB) S.280 with reference nuclear & biomass, plus no coal with CCS (RefNB+noCCS) S.280 with reference nuclear, biomass & LNG, plus no coal with CCS (RefNBLNG+noCCS) pages: 16, released: November 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Energy and Economic Impacts of Implementing a 25-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard by 2025 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Requestor: Senator James Inhofe This report responds to a request by Senator James Inhofe for analysis of a “25-by-25" proposal that combines a requirement that a 25-percent share of electricity sales be produced from renewable sources by 2025 with a requirement that a 25-percent share of liquid transportation fuel sales also be derived from renewable sources by 2025. The electricity requirement is implemented as a renewable portfolio standard (RPS), while the motor fuel standard is implemented as a renewable fuel standard (RFS). The report provides a summary of the impacts of the Policy on U.S. energy markets and the economy through 2030. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference Policy High oil and natural gas prices Policy with high oil and natural gas prices High technology Policy with high technology Low cost ethanol imports from Brazil Policy with low cost ethanol imports from Brazil pages: 84, released: September 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-0883 Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a February 5, 2007 request from Senators Joseph Lieberman and John McCain asking EIA to estimate of the economic impacts of S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 280 would establish a series of caps on greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2012 followed by increasingly stringent caps beginning in 2020, 2030 and 2050. The report provides estimates of the effects of S. 280 on energy markets and the economy through 2030. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference High Technology S.280 Core No International Offsets Fixed 30 Percent Offsets Unlimited Offsets Low Discount High Auction No Nuclear Commercial Covered S. 280 High Technology pages: 92, released: July 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Energy and Economic Impacts of H.R.5049, the Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a May 2, 2006 request from Congressmen Tom Udall and Tom Petri asking EIA to analyze the impacts of their legislation implementing a market-based allowance program to cap greenhouse gas emissions at 2009 levels. The legislation, introduced March 29, 2006, limits the potential economic impact through the sale of additional allowances at a safety-valve price, an allowance allocation program, and allowance credits for carbon sequestration projects. Excel Spreadsheets: Reference H.R.5049 A H.R.5049 B H.R.5049 C H.R.5049 No Safety pages: 41, released: September 2006, periodicity: One-time, contact Ronald Earley (202)586-1398 Energy Market Impacts of a Clean Energy Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senator Norm Coleman that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) analyze a proposed clean energy resources policy. The proposal requires retail electric suppliers to account for an increasing fraction of incremental sales growth with clean energy resources, including nonhydro renewable resources, new hydroelectric or nuclear resources, fuel cells, or an integrated gasification combined-cycle plant that sequesters its carbon emissions. pages: 38, released: June 2006, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Renewable Fuels Legislation Impact Analysis - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a March 29, 2005, request by Senator James Jeffords asking that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) compare the near– and mid–term potential price and supply effects of enacting S. 606, the Reliable Fuels Act or S. 650, the Fuels Security Act of 2005, relative to a scenario of not adopting such legislation. This report is a revision of a previously–released analysis. pages: 12, released: July 2005, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202)586-2222 Impacts of Modeled Recommendations of the National Commission on Energy Policy - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a December 17, 2004, request by Senator Jeff Bingaman asking that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) assess the impacts of the recommendations made by the National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP) in its December 2004 report entitled Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenges. This report provides EIA’s analysis of those NCEP recommendations on energy supply, demand, and imports that could be simulated using the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS). pages: 93, released: April 2005, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-2222 Analysis of Senate Amendment 2028, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - In June 2003, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an analysis of the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 (S.139) as introduced by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman in January 2003. S.139 would establish a cap on emissions of greenhouse gases from covered sources that would be implemented in two phases beginning in 2010 and 2016, respectively. More recently, in October 2003, Senators McCain and Lieberman proposed an amended version of the bill, SA.2028, that included the first phase of emissions reductions beginning in 2010 but removed references to a second phase of reductions beginning in 2016. On May 11, 2004, Senator Mary Landrieu asked EIA to evaluate SA.2028. This paper responds to that request, relying on the modeling methodology, data sources, and assumptions used to analyze the original bill, as extensively documented in EIA's June 2003 report. pages: 43, released: May 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202)586-2222 Analysis of S. 1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003; S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003; and S. 366, the Clean Power Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senator James Inhofe received by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on March 19, 2004. Senator Inhofe requested that the EIA analyze the impacts of S. 1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003, S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003, and S. 366, the Clean Power Act of 2003. The report analyzes the impacts of limits on nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury and carbon dioxide emissions (for S. 843 and S. 366) from electricity generators. It reports the projected impacts on electricity generation by fuel, emissions, capacity expansion, prices, and industry costs. pages: 100, released: May 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Summary Impacts of Modeled Provisions of the 2003 Conference Energy Bill - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator John Sununu on February 2, 2004, to perform an assessment of the Conference Energy Bill (CEB) of 2003. This report summarizes the CEB provisions that can be modeled using the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and have the potential to affect energy consumption, supply, and prices. The impacts are estimated by comparing the projections based on CEB provisions with the AEO2004 reference case. pages: 87, released: February 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-2222 Analysis of Five Selected Tax Provisions of the Conference Energy Bill of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator John Sununu on January 29, 2004, to perform an assessment of five specific tax provisions of the Conference Energy Bill of 2003. He requested that five tax provisions be assessed with regard to incremental energy production, change in petroleum imports, and tax revenue losses. The tax provisions were Section 45 credits for electricity produced from certain sources, the credit for electricity produced from advanced nuclear facilities, amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures over two years, extension and modification of Section 29 for producing fuels from nonconventional sources, and enhanced oil recovery tax credits. pages: 23, released: February 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Analyses of Selected Provisions of Proposed Energy Legislation:2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) - (Errata ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Byron Dorgan on July 31, 2003, to perform an analysis of the energy and oil savings that would result from the Senate (H.R.6.EAS) and House (H.R.6.EH) energy bills in support of the Senate and House conferees. The study is based primarily on analyses EIA has previously done for studies requested by Congress. It includes analysis of the Renewable Portfolio Standard, Renewable Fuels Standard, production in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, the construction of an Alaskan Natural Gas pipeline, and various tax provisions. pages: 86, released: September 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284 Analysis of S. 485, the Clear Skies Act of 2003, and S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator James Inhofe on July 30, 2003, that the Energy Information Administration analyze the impacts of S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003 and S. 485, the Clear Skies Act of 2003. The report analyzes the impacts of limits on nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions (for S. 843) from electricity generators. As requested by Senator Inhofe, for S. 485, analysis is included with and without the mercury provisions and, for S. 843, analysis is included with and without the mercury and carbon dioxide provisions. pages: 139, released: September 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Analysis of S.139, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 - Highlights/Summary Section - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Full Report - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - On January 9, 2003, Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman introduced S.139, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 (S.139), in the U.S. Senate. This report responds to a request from Senator James Inhofe, received on January 28, 2003, and Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman, received on April 2, 2003, to analyze the impact of S.139. S.139 would establish regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions primarily through an emission allowance program and related emissions reporting requirements. The emissions allowance program would apply to most greenhouse gas emissions sources, the exceptions being the emissions from the residential and agriculture sectors, as well as emissions from organizational entities whose annual emissions are less than a certain threshold. pages: 515, released: June 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202) 586-2222 Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on May 8, 2003, to analyze a nationwide Renewable Portfolio Standard program proposed as an amendment to energy legislation pending before the U.S. Senate. pages: 32, released: May 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Supplement: Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Addendum: Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Status and Impact of State MTBE Bans - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This paper describes legislation passed in 16 States banning or restricting the use of MTBE in gasoline. Analysis of the status and impact of these State MTBE bans is provided along with a discussion of the potential impact on supply and gasoline prices. pages: 7, released: March 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact: Anthony Radich (202)586-0504 Renewable Motor Fuel Production Capacity Under H.R.4 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on June 17, 2002, to analyze the impact on renewable motor fuel production capacity based on an assumption that ethanol will be used to meet a renewable fuels standard as provided for in the provisions of the Senate-passed version of H.R.4. pages: 15, released: September 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact Anthony Radich (202)586-0504 Timing for Startup of the Renewable Fuel Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on June 17, 2002, to analyze whether or not moving the start date of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) included in H.R.4 from its currently proposed date of January 2004 to October 2004 would improve the chances for a smooth transition. pages: 13, released: September 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact Joanne Shore (202)586-4677 Impact of Renewable Fuels Standard/MTBE Provisions of S. 1766 - (also available in printer-friendly version, Errata Forecast Analysis - The report responds to requests received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 and February 6, 2002 to analyze the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)/methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) provisions of S. 1766. The "S. 1766" case reflects provisions of S. 1766 including a renewable fuels standard (RFS) reaching five billion gallons by 2012, a complete phase-out of MTBE within four years, and the option for States to waive the oxygen requirement for reformulated gasoline (RFG). pages: 37, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: Han-Lin Lee (202)586-4247 Addendum: Impact of Renewable Fuels Standard/MTBE Provisions of S. 517 - (available only in printer-friendly version Impacts of Energy Research and Development (S. 1766 Sections 1211-1245, and Corresponding Sections of H.R.4) With Analyses of Price-Anderson Act and Hydroelectric Relicensing - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the provisions of S. 1766 and H.R. 4 that pertain to research, development, and deployment goals for a range of energy technologies. Specific draft language is taken from S. 1766. A quantitative description is offered for some of the goals and programs, while the remaining provisions are discussed qualitatively. Following the discussion of research and development, two separate topic areas are analyzed: the Price-Anderson Act (S.1766, Sec. 501-508, H.R. 2983) and Hydro Relicensing (S.1766, Sec. 301-308, H.R. 4, Sec. 401-402). pages: 41, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Cymbalsky (202)586-4815 The Effects of the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Provisions of H.R. 4 and S.1766 on U.S. Energy Markets - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - These reports respond to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the impact of the Alaskan oil and natural gas provisions of H.R. 4 and S. 1766. The estimated effects of the provision in H.R. 4 proposing crude oil production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the provision in S. 1766 concerning the construction of a pipeline bringing Alaskan natural gas to the Lower 48 States are presented. pages: 30, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: Philip Budzik (202)586-2847 Addendum: The Effects of the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Provisions of H.R.4 and S.1766 on U.S. Energy Markets - (also available in printer-friendly version Analysis of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for Light Trucks and Increased Alternative Fuel Use - (also available in printer-friendly version) Forecast Analysis - This report was prepared with a series of analyses showing the impacts of each of the selected provisions of the bills on energy supply, demand, and prices, macroeconomic variables where feasible, import dependence, and emissions. The analysis provided is based on the Annual Energy Outlook 2002 (AEO2002) midterm forecasts of energy supply, demand and prices through 2020. pages: 65, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Maples (202)586-1757 Addendum: Methodology for the Assessment of the Macroeconomic Impacts of Stricter CAFE Standards - (also available in printer-friendly version) Analysis of Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Other Products (S. 1766 Section 921-929, H.R. 4 Section 124, 142, and 143) - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the provisions of H.R. 4 and S. 1766 that pertain to efficiency standards in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The estimated effects of the provisions are analyzed quantitatively where feasible. Qualitative discussion is provided for the remaining standards-related provisions. pages: 23, released: February 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Cymbalsky (202)586-4815 Reports on Proposed Energy Legislation - Requested by Senator Murkowski Analysis of Potential Market Implications of the Fuel Provisions in H.R.4 - Requested by Senator Bingaman Summary - Analysis of Selected Transportation Fuel Issues Associated with Proposed Energy Legislation Reducing Emissions of Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Mercury from Electric Power Plants - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators Bob Smith, George Voinovich, and Sam Brownback on June 8, 2001 to analyze the impact of various scenarios with alternative power sector emission caps on nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and mercury. pages: 89, released: October 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Analysis of Strategies for Reducing Multiple Emissions from Electric Power Plants With Advanced Technology Scenarios - (also available in printer-friendly version , Errata Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators James Jeffords and Joseph Lieberman on May 17, 2001 to analyze the impacts of technology improvements and other market-based opportunities on the cost of emissions reductions from electricity generators, including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and carbon dioxide. pages: 89, released: October 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284 The Transition to Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel: Effects on Prices and Supply - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Ralph Hill, Ken Calvert, and Jerry Costello on July 26, 2000 to analyze the possible impact of the new sulfur requirement on the diesel fuel market. The report discusses the implications of the new regulations for vehicle fuel efficiency and examines the technology, production, distribution, and cost implications of supplying diesel fuel to meet the new standards. pages: 113, released: May 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: James Kendell (202)586-9646 Power Plant Emissions Reductions Using a Generation Performance Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - In an earlier analysis completed in response to a request received from Representative David McIntosh, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs, the Energy Information Administration analyzed the impacts of power sector caps on nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide emissions, assuming a policy instrument patterned after the sulfur dioxide allowance program created in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This paper compares the results of that work with the results of an analysis that assumes the use of a dynamic generation performance standard as an instrument for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In general, the results of the two analyses are similar: to reduce carbon dioxide emissions the power sector is expected to turn away from coal-fired generation to natural gas and, to a lesser extent, renewables. pages: 9, released: May 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Chapter 5: Potential Impacts of New Source Review Actions - Analysis of Strategies for Reducing Multiple Emissions from Power Plants: Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Carbon Dioxide - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator David McIntosh on June 29, 2000 to analyze the impacts on energy consumers and producers of coordinated strategies to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide at U.S. power plants. pages: 8, released: December 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy Markets 1999: Primary Energy - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Mark Mazur, Acting Director, Office of Policy on May 20, 1999 to update the 1992 Energy Information Administration report on Federal Energy Subsidies, and include any additions or deletions of Federal subsidies based on Administration and Congressional actions since the 1992 report was written. It also provides an estimate of the size of each current subsidy. Subsidies included are those through which a government or public body provides a financial benefit. This report focuses on subsidies covering primary energy only. pages: 132, released: May 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Conti (202)586-2222 Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy Markets 1999: Energy Transformation and End Use - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Mark Mazur, Acting Director, Office of Policy on May 20, 1999 to update the 1992 Energy Information Administration report on Federal Energy Subsidies, and include any additions or deletions of Federal subsidies based on Administration and Congressional actions since the 1992 report was written. It also provides an estimate of the size of each current subsidy. Subsidies included are those through which a government or public body provides a financial benefit. This report focuses on end use energy and electricity. pages: 116, released: May 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Conti (202)586-2222 The Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act: A Comparison of Model Results - (also available in printer-friendly version Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Secretary of Energy, Bill Richardson on June 24, 1999 to use the National Energy Modeling System to evaluate the effects of the Administration's restructuring proposal using the parameter settings and assumptions from the Policy Office Electricity Modeling System analysis as described in the May 1999 publication, Supporting Analysis for the Comprehensive Electricity Act. pages: 78, released: September 1999, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025 Analysis of the Impacts of an Early Start for Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., and George Brown, Jr., on March 2, 1999 to describe the Energy Information Administration’s analysis of the impacts of an early start on Greenhouse Gas Control using the same methodology as in Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets and Economic Activity, with only those changes in assumptions caused by an early start date. pages: 88, released: July 1999, periodicity: N/A, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284 Analysis of The Climate Change Technology Initiative: Fiscal Year 2001 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) - (Errata) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. and George Brown, Jr., on December 16, 1998 and March 2, 1999 to analyze the impact of the President's Climate Change Technology Initiative, as defined for the 2000 budget, on carbon emissions and U.S. energy use and prices in the 2008-2012 time frame relative to the reference case projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 1999. pages: 101, released: April 1999, periodicity: N/A, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284 Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets & Economic Activity - (also available in printer-friendly version ) Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., and George Brown, Jr., on March 3, 1998 to analyze the impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on the U.S. energy markets and the economy in the 2008-2012 time frame with several alternative cases evaluating key uncertainties, including U.S. economic growth, the cost and performance of energy-using technologies, and the possible construction of new nuclear power plants. pages: 247, released: October 1998, periodicity: One-time, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284

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Energy Market and Economic Impacts of the American Power Act of 2010 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman for an analysis of the American Power Act of 2010 (APA). APA, as released by Senators Kerry and Lieberman on May 12, 2010, regulates emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, efficiency programs, and other economic incentives.
Errata - as of July 20, 2010
Study Table Results Browse data results Regional and supplemental tables available here also. Data can be charted and downloaded.
Excel Spreadsheets:
   Reference
   Reference with High Natural Gas Resource
   Basic
   Zero Bank
   High Natural Gas Resource
   High Cost
   No International Offsets
   No International Offsets / Limited Alternatives
pages: 23, released: July 2010, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Chairman Henry Waxman and Chairman Edward Markey for an analysis of H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACESA). ACESA, as passed by the House of Representatives on June 26, 2009, is a complex bill that regulates emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, efficiency programs, and economic incentives.
Errata - as of August 5, 2009
Excel Spreadsheets:
   Reference
   Basic
   Zero Bank
   High Offsets
   High Cost
   No International Offsets
   No International Offsets / Limited Alternatives
   Accelerated CAFE
   Low Discount Rate
   Limited Alternatives
   High Technology
   High Banking
pages: 81, released: August 2009, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025
Addendum: Household Cost Impacts of the American Clean Energy Act (H.R.2454) - (also available in printer-friendly version )

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 2191, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Lieberman and Warner for an analysis of S.2191, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007. S.2191 is a complex bill regulating emissions of greenhouse gases through market-based mechanisms, energy efficiency programs, and economic incentives. This analysis focuses on the impacts of the greenhouse gas cap-and-trade program established under Title I of S. 2191.
Excel Spreadsheets:
   Reference
   S.2191 Core
   S.2191 Limited Alternatives
   S.2191 No International
   S.2191 Limited/No International
   S.2191 High Cost
   S.1766 Update
pages: 74, released: April 2008, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senators Bingaman and Specter for an analysis of the impacts of S. 1766, the Low Carbon Economy Act of 2007. S. 1766 establishes a mandatory greenhouse Gas (GHG) allowance program to maintain covered emissions at approximately 2006 levels in 2020, 1990 levels in 2030, and at least 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
Excel Spreadsheets:
   Reference
   Reference Case with High Technology
   S.1766 Core
   S.1766 Half CCS Bonus
   S.1766 High Technology
   S.1766 High Technology Plus Policies
   S.1766 Limited Alternatives
   S.1766 Plus Policies
pages: 59, released: January 2008, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Oil and Natural Gas Market Supply and Renewable Portfolio Standard Impacts of Selected Provisions of H.R. 3221 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Requestors: Senators Barton, McCrery, and Young
This paper responds to an October 31, 2007, request from Representatives Barton, McCrery, and Young requesting the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to assess selected provisions of H.R. 3221, the energy bill adopted by the House of Representatives in early August 2007. The analysis focuses on Title VII, dealing with energy on Federal lands; Section 9611, which would establish a Federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS) for certain electricity sellers; and Section 13001, which would eliminate the eligibility of oil and natural gas producers and refiners to claim deductions under Section 199 of the Internal Revenue Code.
pages: 11, released: December 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Supplement to: Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Requestors: Senators Barrasso, Inhofe, and Voinovich
This paper responds to a September 18, 2007, letter from Senators Barrasso, Inhofe, and Voinovich, seeking further energy and
economic analysis to supplement information presented in the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) recent analysis of S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007.
Excel Spreadsheets:
   Reference
   S.280 Core
   S.280 with reference nuclear & biomass (RefNB)
   S.280 with reference nuclear & biomass, plus no coal with CCS (RefNB+noCCS)
   S.280 with reference nuclear, biomass & LNG, plus no coal with CCS (RefNBLNG+noCCS)
pages: 16, released: November 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Energy and Economic Impacts of Implementing a 25-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard and Renewable Fuel Standard by 2025 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Requestor: Senator James Inhofe
This report responds to a request by Senator James Inhofe for analysis of a “25-by-25" proposal that combines a requirement that a 25-percent share of electricity sales be produced from renewable sources by 2025 with a requirement that a 25-percent share of liquid transportation fuel sales also be derived from renewable sources by 2025. The electricity requirement is implemented as a renewable portfolio standard (RPS), while the motor fuel standard is implemented as a renewable fuel standard (RFS). The report provides a summary of the impacts of the Policy on U.S. energy markets and the economy through 2030.
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   Policy
   High oil and natural gas prices
   Policy with high oil and natural gas prices
   High technology
   Policy with high technology
   Low cost ethanol imports from Brazil
   Policy with low cost ethanol imports from Brazil
pages: 84, released: September 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-0883

Energy Market and Economic Impacts of S. 280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007 - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a February 5, 2007 request from Senators Joseph Lieberman and John McCain asking EIA to estimate of the economic impacts of S.280, the Climate Stewardship and Innovation Act of 2007. S. 280 would establish a series of caps on greenhouse gas emissions starting in 2012 followed by increasingly stringent caps beginning in 2020, 2030 and 2050. The report provides estimates of the effects of S. 280 on energy markets and the economy through 2030.
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   High Technology
   S.280 Core
   No International Offsets
   Fixed 30 Percent Offsets
   Unlimited Offsets
   Low Discount
   High Auction
   No Nuclear
   Commercial Covered
   S. 280 High Technology
pages: 92, released: July 2007, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Energy and Economic Impacts of H.R.5049, the Keep America Competitive Global Warming Policy Act - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a May 2, 2006 request from Congressmen Tom Udall and Tom Petri asking EIA to analyze the impacts of their legislation implementing a market-based allowance program to cap greenhouse gas emissions at 2009 levels. The legislation, introduced March 29, 2006, limits the potential economic impact through the sale of additional allowances at a safety-valve price, an allowance allocation program, and allowance credits for carbon sequestration projects.
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   H.R.5049 A
   H.R.5049 B
   H.R.5049 C
   H.R.5049 No Safety
pages: 41, released: September 2006, periodicity: One-time, contact Ronald Earley (202)586-1398

Energy Market Impacts of a Clean Energy Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senator Norm Coleman that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) analyze a proposed clean energy resources policy. The proposal requires retail electric suppliers to account for an increasing fraction of incremental sales growth with clean energy resources, including nonhydro renewable resources, new hydroelectric or nuclear resources, fuel cells, or an integrated gasification combined-cycle plant that sequesters its carbon emissions.
pages: 38, released: June 2006, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Renewable Fuels Legislation Impact Analysis - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a March 29, 2005, request by Senator James Jeffords asking that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) compare the near– and mid–term potential price and supply effects of enacting S. 606, the Reliable Fuels Act or S. 650, the Fuels Security Act of 2005, relative to a scenario of not adopting such legislation. This report is a revision of a previously–released analysis.
pages: 12, released: July 2005, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202)586-2222

Impacts of Modeled Recommendations of the National Commission on Energy Policy - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a December 17, 2004, request by Senator Jeff Bingaman asking that the Energy Information Administration (EIA) assess the impacts of the recommendations made by the National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP) in its December 2004 report entitled Ending the Energy Stalemate: A Bipartisan Strategy to Meet America’s Energy Challenges. This report provides EIA’s analysis of those NCEP recommendations on energy supply, demand, and imports that could be simulated using the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS).
pages: 93, released: April 2005, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-2222

Analysis of Senate Amendment 2028, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - In June 2003, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released an analysis of the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 (S.139) as introduced by Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman in January 2003. S.139 would establish a cap on emissions of greenhouse gases from covered sources that would be implemented in two phases beginning in 2010 and 2016, respectively. More recently, in October 2003, Senators McCain and Lieberman proposed an amended version of the bill, SA.2028, that included the first phase of emissions reductions beginning in 2010 but removed references to a second phase of reductions beginning in 2016. On May 11, 2004, Senator Mary Landrieu asked EIA to evaluate SA.2028. This paper responds to that request, relying on the modeling methodology, data sources, and assumptions used to analyze the original bill, as extensively documented in EIA's June 2003 report.
pages: 43, released: May 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202)586-2222

Analysis of S. 1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003; S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003; and S. 366, the Clean Power Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version

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Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request from Senator James Inhofe received by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) on March 19, 2004. Senator Inhofe requested that the EIA analyze the impacts of S. 1844, the Clear Skies Act of 2003, S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003, and S. 366, the Clean Power Act of 2003. The report analyzes the impacts of limits on nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury and carbon dioxide emissions (for S. 843 and S. 366) from electricity generators. It reports the projected impacts on electricity generation by fuel, emissions, capacity expansion, prices, and industry costs.
pages: 100, released: May 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Summary Impacts of Modeled Provisions of the 2003 Conference Energy Bill - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator John Sununu on February 2, 2004, to perform an assessment of the Conference Energy Bill (CEB) of 2003. This report summarizes the CEB provisions that can be modeled using the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and have the potential to affect energy consumption, supply, and prices. The impacts are estimated by comparing the projections based on CEB provisions with the AEO2004 reference case.
pages: 87, released: February 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Andy Kydes (202)586-2222

Analysis of Five Selected Tax Provisions of the Conference Energy Bill of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator John Sununu on January 29, 2004, to perform an assessment of five specific tax provisions of the Conference Energy Bill of 2003. He requested that five tax provisions be assessed with regard to incremental energy production, change in petroleum imports, and tax revenue losses. The tax provisions were Section 45 credits for electricity produced from certain sources, the credit for electricity produced from advanced nuclear facilities, amortization of geological and geophysical expenditures over two years, extension and modification of Section 29 for producing fuels from nonconventional sources, and enhanced oil recovery tax credits.
pages: 23, released: February 2004, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Analyses of Selected Provisions of Proposed Energy Legislation:2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) - (Errata )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Byron Dorgan on July 31, 2003, to perform an analysis of the energy and oil savings that would result from the Senate (H.R.6.EAS) and House (H.R.6.EH) energy bills in support of the Senate and House conferees. The study is based primarily on analyses EIA has previously done for studies requested by Congress. It includes analysis of the Renewable Portfolio Standard, Renewable Fuels Standard, production in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge, the construction of an Alaskan Natural Gas pipeline, and various tax provisions.
pages: 86, released: September 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284

Analysis of S. 485, the Clear Skies Act of 2003, and S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003 - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator James Inhofe on July 30, 2003, that the Energy Information Administration analyze the impacts of S. 843, the Clean Air Planning Act of 2003 and S. 485, the Clear Skies Act of 2003. The report analyzes the impacts of limits on nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and carbon dioxide emissions (for S. 843) from electricity generators. As requested by Senator Inhofe, for S. 485, analysis is included with and without the mercury provisions and, for S. 843, analysis is included with and without the mercury and carbon dioxide provisions.
pages: 139, released: September 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Analysis of S.139, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 -
Highlights/Summary Section - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Full Report - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - On January 9, 2003, Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman introduced S.139, the Climate Stewardship Act of 2003 (S.139), in the U.S. Senate. This report responds to a request from Senator James Inhofe, received on January 28, 2003, and Senators John McCain and Joseph Lieberman, received on April 2, 2003, to analyze the impact of S.139. S.139 would establish regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions primarily through an emission allowance program and related emissions reporting requirements. The emissions allowance program would apply to most greenhouse gas emissions sources, the exceptions being the emissions from the residential and agriculture sectors, as well as emissions from organizational entities whose annual emissions are less than a certain threshold.
pages: 515, released: June 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact John Conti (202) 586-2222

Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on May 8, 2003, to analyze a nationwide Renewable Portfolio Standard program proposed as an amendment to energy legislation pending before the U.S. Senate.
pages: 32, released: May 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact Alan Beamon (202)586-2025
Supplement: Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Addendum: Analysis of a 10-Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version )

Status and Impact of State MTBE Bans - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This paper describes legislation passed in 16 States banning or restricting the use of MTBE in gasoline. Analysis of the status and impact of these State MTBE bans is provided along with a discussion of the potential impact on supply and gasoline prices.
pages: 7, released: March 2003, periodicity: One-time, contact: Anthony Radich (202)586-0504

Renewable Motor Fuel Production Capacity Under H.R.4 - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on June 17, 2002, to analyze the impact on renewable motor fuel production capacity based on an assumption that ethanol will be used to meet a renewable fuels standard as provided for in the provisions of the Senate-passed version of H.R.4.
pages: 15, released: September 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact Anthony Radich (202)586-0504

Timing for Startup of the Renewable Fuel Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Jeff Bingaman on June 17, 2002, to analyze whether or not moving the start date of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) included in H.R.4 from its currently proposed date of January 2004 to October 2004 would improve the chances for a smooth transition.
pages: 13, released: September 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact Joanne Shore (202)586-4677

Impact of Renewable Fuels Standard/MTBE Provisions of S. 1766 - (also available in printer-friendly version, Errata
Forecast Analysis - The report responds to requests received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 and February 6, 2002 to analyze the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)/methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) provisions of S. 1766. The "S. 1766" case reflects provisions of S. 1766 including a renewable fuels standard (RFS) reaching five billion gallons by 2012, a complete phase-out of MTBE within four years, and the option for States to waive the oxygen requirement for reformulated gasoline (RFG).
pages: 37, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: Han-Lin Lee (202)586-4247
Addendum: Impact of Renewable Fuels Standard/MTBE Provisions of S. 517 - (available only in printer-friendly version

Impacts of Energy Research and Development (S. 1766 Sections 1211-1245, and Corresponding Sections of H.R.4) With Analyses of Price-Anderson Act and Hydroelectric Relicensing - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the provisions of S. 1766 and H.R. 4 that pertain to research, development, and deployment goals for a range of energy technologies. Specific draft language is taken from S. 1766. A quantitative description is offered for some of the goals and programs, while the remaining provisions are discussed qualitatively. Following the discussion of research and development, two separate topic areas are analyzed: the Price-Anderson Act (S.1766, Sec. 501-508, H.R. 2983) and Hydro Relicensing (S.1766, Sec. 301-308, H.R. 4, Sec. 401-402).
pages: 41, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Cymbalsky (202)586-4815

The Effects of the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Provisions of H.R. 4 and S.1766 on U.S. Energy Markets - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - These reports respond to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the impact of the Alaskan oil and natural gas provisions of H.R. 4 and S. 1766. The estimated effects of the provision in H.R. 4 proposing crude oil production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the provision in S. 1766 concerning the construction of a pipeline bringing Alaskan natural gas to the Lower 48 States are presented.
pages: 30, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: Philip Budzik (202)586-2847
Addendum: The Effects of the Alaska Oil and Natural Gas Provisions of H.R.4 and S.1766 on U.S. Energy Markets - (also available in printer-friendly version

Analysis of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for Light Trucks and Increased Alternative Fuel Use - (also available in printer-friendly version)
Forecast Analysis - This report was prepared with a series of analyses showing the impacts of each of the selected provisions of the bills on energy supply, demand, and prices, macroeconomic variables where feasible, import dependence, and emissions. The analysis provided is based on the Annual Energy Outlook 2002 (AEO2002) midterm forecasts of energy supply, demand and prices through 2020.
pages: 65, released: March 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Maples (202)586-1757
Addendum: Methodology for the Assessment of the Macroeconomic Impacts of Stricter CAFE Standards - (also available in printer-friendly version)

Analysis of Efficiency Standards for Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, and Other Products (S. 1766 Section 921-929, H.R. 4 Section 124, 142, and 143) - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator Frank Murkowski on December 20, 2001 to analyze the provisions of H.R. 4 and S. 1766 that pertain to efficiency standards in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The estimated effects of the provisions are analyzed quantitatively where feasible. Qualitative discussion is provided for the remaining standards-related provisions.
pages: 23, released: February 2002, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Cymbalsky (202)586-4815

Reports on Proposed Energy Legislation - Requested by Senator Murkowski

Analysis of Potential Market Implications of the Fuel Provisions in H.R.4 - Requested by Senator Bingaman
Summary - Analysis of Selected Transportation Fuel Issues Associated with Proposed Energy Legislation

Reducing Emissions of Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Mercury from Electric Power Plants - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators Bob Smith, George Voinovich, and Sam Brownback on June 8, 2001 to analyze the impact of various scenarios with alternative power sector emission caps on nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and mercury.
pages: 89, released: October 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Analysis of Strategies for Reducing Multiple Emissions from Electric Power Plants With Advanced Technology Scenarios - (also available in printer-friendly version , Errata
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators James Jeffords and Joseph Lieberman on May 17, 2001 to analyze the impacts of technology improvements and other market-based opportunities on the cost of emissions reductions from electricity generators, including nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and carbon dioxide.
pages: 89, released: October 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284

The Transition to Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel Fuel: Effects on Prices and Supply - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., Ralph Hill, Ken Calvert, and Jerry Costello on July 26, 2000 to analyze the possible impact of the new sulfur requirement on the diesel fuel market. The report discusses the implications of the new regulations for vehicle fuel efficiency and examines the technology, production, distribution, and cost implications of supplying diesel fuel to meet the new standards.
pages: 113, released: May 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: James Kendell (202)586-9646

Power Plant Emissions Reductions Using a Generation Performance Standard - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - In an earlier analysis completed in response to a request received from Representative David McIntosh, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Economic Growth, Natural Resources, and Regulatory Affairs, the Energy Information Administration analyzed the impacts of power sector caps on nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide emissions, assuming a policy instrument patterned after the sulfur dioxide allowance program created in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. This paper compares the results of that work with the results of an analysis that assumes the use of a dynamic generation performance standard as an instrument for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. In general, the results of the two analyses are similar: to reduce carbon dioxide emissions the power sector is expected to turn away from coal-fired generation to natural gas and, to a lesser extent, renewables.
pages: 9, released: May 2001, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Chapter 5: Potential Impacts of New Source Review Actions - Analysis of Strategies for Reducing Multiple Emissions from Power Plants: Sulfur Dioxide, Nitrogen Oxides, and Carbon Dioxide - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senator David McIntosh on June 29, 2000 to analyze the impacts on energy consumers and producers of coordinated strategies to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and carbon dioxide at U.S. power plants.
pages: 8, released: December 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy Markets 1999: Primary Energy - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Mark Mazur, Acting Director, Office of Policy on May 20, 1999 to update the 1992 Energy Information Administration report on Federal Energy Subsidies, and include any additions or deletions of Federal subsidies based on Administration and Congressional actions since the 1992 report was written. It also provides an estimate of the size of each current subsidy. Subsidies included are those through which a government or public body provides a financial benefit. This report focuses on subsidies covering primary energy only.
pages: 132, released: May 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Conti (202)586-2222

Federal Financial Interventions and Subsidies in Energy Markets 1999: Energy Transformation and End Use - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Mark Mazur, Acting Director, Office of Policy on May 20, 1999 to update the 1992 Energy Information Administration report on Federal Energy Subsidies, and include any additions or deletions of Federal subsidies based on Administration and Congressional actions since the 1992 report was written. It also provides an estimate of the size of each current subsidy. Subsidies included are those through which a government or public body provides a financial benefit. This report focuses on end use energy and electricity.
pages: 116, released: May 2000, periodicity: One-time, contact: John Conti (202)586-2222

The Comprehensive Electricity Competition Act: A Comparison of Model Results - (also available in printer-friendly version
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Secretary of Energy, Bill Richardson on June 24, 1999 to use the National Energy Modeling System to evaluate the effects of the Administration's restructuring proposal using the parameter settings and assumptions from the Policy Office Electricity Modeling System analysis as described in the May 1999 publication, Supporting Analysis for the Comprehensive Electricity Act.
pages: 78, released: September 1999, periodicity: One-time, contact: Alan Beamon (202)586-2025

Analysis of the Impacts of an Early Start for Compliance with the Kyoto Protocol - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., and George Brown, Jr., on March 2, 1999 to describe the Energy Information Administration’s analysis of the impacts of an early start on Greenhouse Gas Control using the same methodology as in Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets and Economic Activity, with only those changes in assumptions caused by an early start date.
pages: 88, released: July 1999, periodicity: N/A, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284

Analysis of The Climate Change Technology Initiative: Fiscal Year 2001 - (also available in printer-friendly version ) - (Errata)
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. and George Brown, Jr., on December 16, 1998 and March 2, 1999 to analyze the impact of the President's Climate Change Technology Initiative, as defined for the 2000 budget, on carbon emissions and U.S. energy use and prices in the 2008-2012 time frame relative to the reference case projections in the Annual Energy Outlook 1999.
pages: 101, released: April 1999, periodicity: N/A, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284

Impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on U.S. Energy Markets & Economic Activity - (also available in printer-friendly version )
Forecast Analysis - This report responds to a request received from Senators F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., and George Brown, Jr., on March 3, 1998 to analyze the impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on the U.S. energy markets and the economy in the 2008-2012 time frame with several alternative cases evaluating key uncertainties, including U.S. economic growth, the cost and performance of energy-using technologies, and the possible construction of new nuclear power plants.
pages: 247, released: October 1998, periodicity: One-time, contact: Paul Holtberg (202)586-1284