Energy policy is extremely important to the 18 states of the northeast and the midwest.For historic and climatic reasons, these states consume a significant share of both the nation’s total energy production and the nation’s imported fuel resources. This means that the Institute must take a leadership position in assuring that federal efforts to reach energy independence also protect low income residents of the region from exorbitant winter fuel costs, as well as seeking avenues to foster energy conservation within the region. The Institute has also pursued policy research into federal incentives to move the economy toward a more sustainable energy future and encourage the siting of “green manufacturing” within the region.

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