Economic & political factors for renewable energy in the United States

Abstract

The results of this study provide some insight to how qualitative regime variables affect the production of renewable energy in the United States. Specifically this paper found that while working with other variables the political affiliation of the President of the United States and the party holding the majority of seats in the United States House of Representatives and Senate can aid in forecasting renewable energy production growth. With this insight it is possible to better prepare for future energy investments by either governments or the private sector. This paper specifically examines total renewable energy production, hydroelectric energy production, solar energy production, wind energy production, other forms of renewable energy production such as geothermal and biomass. Examining regime variables was especially useful in solar and wind production.

Date of Award	2011
Original language	American English
Awarding Institution	Eastern Illinois University
Supervisor	Ali Moshtagh (Supervisor)