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Energy and Natural Resources

The federal government promotes the production of energy and regulates the use of natural resources. Federal agencies also support research efforts to develop new sources of energy and to conserve natural resources. CBO analyzes the effects of current and proposed policies in this area.
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H.R. 2706, Billfish Conservation Act of 2011

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September 7, 2012

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Citrus, Wool, and Cotton Trust Fund Act of 2012

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September 7, 2012

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H.R. 6213, No More Solyndras Act

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September 4, 2012

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S. 2156, Migratory Bird Habitat Investment and Enhancement Act

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August 29, 2012

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S. 2071, Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2012

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August 23, 2012

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Addressing Market Barriers to Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Working Paper 2012-10

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August 23, 2012

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Abstract

A large share of total U.S. energy consumption—40 percent—occurs in homes and buildings. Homes and buildings are less energy efficient than they would be if people could assess the value of energy savings more easily and correctly, and if energy prices provided them with stronger incentives to do so. This paper identifies three reasons why people undervalue energy savings: misperceived energy prices, imperfect information about energy efficiency, and biased reasoning about energy savings. The paper then examines four types of policy options for addressing those underlying market imperfections: prices that reflect the social costs of energy use, financial incentives, energy-efficiency standards, and better information about energy efficiency.


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H.R. 4278, Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012

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August 22, 2012

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H.R. 6007, North Texas Zebra Mussel Barrier Act of 2012

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August 14, 2012

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Potential Budgetary Effects of Immediately Opening Most Federal Lands to Oil and Gas Leasing

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August 9, 2012

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CBO Releases Report on the Potential Budgetary Effects of Immediately Opening Most Federal Lands to Oil and Gas Leasing

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August 9, 2012


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