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How The New Climate Bill Would Reduce Emissions

EI research finds the climate benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act far outweigh any new fossil fuel impacts the bill may have.

The Inflation Reduction Act Is The Most Important Climate Legislation In U.S. History

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains the Inflation Reduction Act would put the U.S. back on track to reach its Paris Agreement targets while creating up to 1.5 million new jobs.

Climate Change Bill Would Cut U.S. Air Pollution Deaths By Up To 3,900 Per Year, Study Finds

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate policies would also cut air pollution and avoid 3,900 premature deaths per year by 2030.

U.S. West Coast Offshore Wind Could Take Flight– With The Right Federal And State Support

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the West Coast has world-class offshore wind resources, and with the right policy mix, harnessing the energy source could be a major job-creator that revitalizes port communities.

Analysis: Deal’s CO2 Cuts Swamp Fossil Fuel Emissions

EI analysis finds the policies in the proposed Inflation Reduction Act would cut 24 tons of greenhouse gas emissions for every one ton resulting from oil and gas leasing provisions in the bill.

Democrats’ Side Deal With Manchin Would Speed Up Projects, West Virginia Gas

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act’s greenhouse gas emission cuts would dwarf any new emissions resulting from the bill’s oil and gas provisions.

Surprise Climate Bill Will Meet Goal of 40% Cut In U.S. Emissions, Energy Models Predict

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act would cut U.S. emissions enough to put us back on track to meet the country’s Paris Agreement goals.

Politicians Call For ‘Blue Hydrogen Power.’ But Just How Green Is It?

EI’s Greg Alvarez explains hydrogen produced using wind and solar– or green hydrogen– is the only way to use hydrogen that would significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions.

How Manchin-Schumer Would Change Energy, From Oil to Solar

EI’s Dan Esposito explains the proposed Inflation Reduction Act contains several provisions that would help grow green hydrogen and hydrogen produced using carbon capture and storage.

Nuclear Energy Has New Appeal As Climate Pressures Mount

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains building a diverse portfolio of renewable energy can provide many of the same benefits traditional baseload power sources do.

Senate Deal’s ‘Huge’ Carbon Cuts Would Keep U.S. Climate Goals Alive

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the Inflation Reduction Act could cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030.

What Democrats’ New Big Bill Would Actually Do

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains new proposed legislation in the Senate would create key tools to fight both inflation and climate change.

California’s Grid Is Beating The Summer Heat– So Far

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the growth of battery storage in California is helping to keep the grid reliable in the face of other challenges this summer.

Biden Could Unlock New Powers By Declaring A ‘Climate Emergency’

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the importance of Congressional action in meeting the Biden administration’s climate goals.

Gavin Newsom Hopes California Can Become Epicenter Of Wind Energy

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains building out offshore wind can play an important role in helping California achieve its climate goals.

Why Are Cities Banning Natural Gas In New Construction?

EI’s Hadley Tallackson explains gas-powered appliances can cause dangerous levels on indoor air pollution, so switching to electric appliances can immediately improve indoor air quality.

With EV Benefits Stalled, Climate Goals Could Suffer

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains expanding EV incentives will play a big role in hitting the country’s climate targets while making them more affordable for families.

Biden Searches For Climate Emergency ‘Sweet Spot’

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the clean energy tax credits Congress has been considering in the reconciliation process would do much more to cut emissions than any climate emergency declaration.

Should President Biden Declare A Climate Emergency?

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains the type of measures that are needed to cut emissions quickly enough to avert the worst impacts of climate change.

How Much Does An EV Cost? Pete Buttigieg Offers An Optimistic Price Comparison

EI research finds EVs are cost-competitive with gas counterparts in most states the day they’re driven off the lot.