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The Energy & Our Environment Center at Common Sense Institute is dedicated to exploring the intersection of energy policy, environmental stewardship, and economic growth. Our center conducts rigorous, data-driven research to inform and shape policies that balance the need for reliable, affordable energy with the imperative of protecting our natural resources.

We focus on developing pragmatic, market-based solutions that support innovation, reduce environmental impact, and ensure a sustainable energy future. By analyzing the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory frameworks, we provide valuable insights that help policymakers, industry leaders, and the public navigate the complex challenges of energy production and environmental conservation.

Our work is guided by the belief that a thriving economy and a healthy environment can coexist. Through collaborative efforts, public engagement, and evidence-based recommendations, the Energy & Our Environment Center aims to contribute to a more prosperous and sustainable future for all.

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Energy & Our Environment
Public Access and Private Property: The Economics of Colorado River Access
Introduction In 2005, stream mileage on the Elk River in Routt County sold for $2.9 million per mile. By the…
Energy & Our Environment
Iowa’s Renewable Advantage: Driving Jobs, Growth, and Property Tax Relief
Introduction Around the start of the new millennia, the United States electricity grid began a major shift away from coal…
Energy & Our Environment
Colorado’s River Conservation Landscape
  Introduction Colorado’s ongoing debate about public access to rivers and streams that cross private land requires a great deal…
Energy & Our Environment
Building What Was Promised: Correcting the Missed Opportunity of Arizona’s Land Grant While Addressing its Growing Need for Space
  Introduction Arizona and New Mexico, which are both progressive reform-era states, had one of the largest and most restrictive K-12 land…

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