Press Archive

Soaring West Virginia Electricity Prices Trigger Standoff Over State’s Devotion To Coal Power

EI research finds building new wind and solar projects in West Virginia would be more cost-effective than continuing to run some of the state’s largest coal plants.

Decarbonizing Industrial Heat Via Heat Pumps

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains industrial heat pumps could eliminate a signification portion of greenhouse gas emissions from industry, but further policy support is needed to speed their adoption.

Episode 77: Hal Harvey

EI CEO Hal Harvey discusses his new book The Big Fix and outlines the ways concerned climate citizens can access the “hidden levers” of political power.

3 Most Eco-Friendly Heating Systems For Your Home

EI’s Sara Baldwin outlines the climate and economic benefits of switching home heating and cooling to an electric heat pump.

Amid A Major Federal Investment In Electric Cars, It’s Time For States To Step Up Advocates Say

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains new legislation should speed the transition to electrified transportation and end years of policy uncertainty.

Long Awaited, Hydrogen’s Moment May Be Here

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains that although hydrogen can be an important tool for cutting emissions, regulators should exercise caution because it should only be used in select instances since electrification is often more economical and sensible.

Technological Learning And policy Together Can Advance Clean Energy

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the idea of learning curves and how traditional forecasts have often missed clean energy cost declines because they fail to account for them.

A Divisive Arlington Housing Proposal Can Help Save The Climate And Our Wallets

EI’s Dan O’Brien explains a new housing proposal in Arlington, VA is the sort of policy that could increase access to affordable housing while shrinking carbon footprints.

Storage, Demand-Side Innovation, Neighbors, And A Bit Of Luck– Reliability Lessons From Summer 2022

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Eric Gimon dive into the reliability challenges some regions navigated this summer and looked at what we can learn as the clean energy transition continues.

The Most Notable Home Improvement Incentives In The Inflation Reduction Act

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Inflation Reduction Act contains key incentives that will help homeowners electrify their houses.

Sara Baldwin Provides A Primer On The Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Impact

EI’s Sara Baldwin offers insights into the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV incentives and impacts.

Industrial Heat Pumps Could Cut 77 Mln Tonnes Of GHGs In US In 2030–Study

EI analysis finds industrial heat pumps could play a key role in cutting emissions from industry, soon to be the largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

States Are Vying For Money To Start ‘Hydrogen Hubs.’ What Are They?

EI research finds that while hydrogen can be useful in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like shipping and aviation, it’s a poor choice for home heating and electricity generation.

Battling Heat Waves, The Silent Killer

EI’s Greg Alvarez explains that although climate change is making heat waves more frequent and severe, the news isn’t all bad, as new research is identifying mitigation strategies to limit damage and suffering.

The Inflation Reduction Act Is A ‘Game-Changer’ For Electric Trucks

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Inflation Reduction Act contains provisions that will greatly speed the adoption of electric trucks and buses.

Climate Law Faces State Litmus Test

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Dan Esposito explain the importance of state action in order to fully maximize the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate policies.

State PUCs Should Re-Examine Planning, Procurement Costs In Wake Of Inflation Reduction Act: Report

EI’s Mike O’Boyle, Dan Esposito, and Michelle Solomon explain that public utility commissions should ensure they’re using updated clean energy costs assumptions as they regulate now that the Inflation Reduction Act is law.

For Decades, These Power Plants Ran On Coal. Now, They’re Converting To Clean Energy

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the importance of a transition plan for communities whose economies rely on coal plants for jobs and the tax base as they convert to clean energy.

States Will Play A Key Role In Implementing Climate Law

EI’s Mike O’Boyle, Dan Esposito and Michelle Solomon explain that new state policies are necessary to fully realize the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate benefits.

Why Agencies Are Buying Less Clean Power Under Biden Than Trump

EI’s Michele Solomon and Dan Esposito explain personnel challenges and strategic vision impact procurement of clean energy at federal agencies.