Subsidyscope — Energy Sector

Quick Summary

Subsidyscope presents government data on federal spending and other subsidy mechanisms targeting the energy sector

Abundant, affordable energy is essential to the American way of life, and the federal government uses subsidies to ensure that it remains available. The government implements dozens of energy policies and programs subsidizing research, domestic energy production, energy efficiency and many other activities. Even as it tries to hold down the price of traditional fossil fuels such as oil and gas, the government also supports greener alternatives and seeks to reduce energy consumption. Read the full report.

Note: Any searchable databases and interactive features that appeared on the original Subsidyscope.org webpages have been disabled in this downloadable PDF.