Press Archive

Virginia Utilities Seek Unbridled Rate Adjustments for Unproven Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in Two New Bills

EI’s Daniel O’Brien discusses the role that Small Modular Reactors (SMR) can play in decarbonizing the nation’s grid, even as energy demand expands rapidly.

First Electric Cars. Next, Electric Factories?

EI’s Jeff Rissman’s Zero-Carbon Industry, argues that green electricity is being incorporated into industry because it is cheaper and more accessible than before.

New Study Debunks Common Misbeliefs About The Cost Of Driving An EV: ‘It’s Cheaper For The Everyday American To Fill Up With Electrons’

EI research finds that in all 50 states, it is cheaper to fill up an electric vehicle compared to their gasoline powered equivalents.

Wyoming’s Coal Use Mandate Raising Ratepayer Utility Bills

EI research finds that it is cheaper to replace every coal plant in the United States with renewables, which would allow states to provide clean and reliable energy.

Opinion: Cement Is A Big Part Of The Carbon Problem. Here’s How To Make It Part Of The Solution

EI’s Jeff Rissman discusses how the manufacturing of cement emits 8 percent of carbon dioxide pollution globally, but that it can be mitigated with new technologies.

Loose 45V Guidance Would Backfire On Taxpayers, Clean Hydrogen, And Climate

EI’s Dan Esposito explains why the 45V clean hydrogen tax credit has been framed as a debate and why many developers agree on implementing strong guardrails for a lasting hydrogen industry.

Five Policy Issues To Watch In 2024

EI’s IRA tracker shows the state-by-state distribution of the more than $100 billion invested into manufacturing.

Whitmer Joins Advocates In Laying Out Clean Energy Future Plan Benefits

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to discuss the importance of the federal funding from the Clean Energy Future package on Michigan’s economy/

Guest Interview: Jeffrey Rissman (Zero-Cardon Industry)

EI’s Jeffrey Rissman talks about his upcoming book ‘Zero-Carbon Industry,’ and unpacks the challenges, actionable steps, and the cutting-edge technology that can decarbonize the industrial world’s heaviest emitters.

Looking To Take Advantage Of IRA Rebates? Depending On Your State, You Might Have To Wait

EI’s Sara Baldwin discusses how in some states the IRA rebate process will be slower because their state energy offices must be built from scratch.

New Federal Programs Could Ease High Home Heating Bills

EI’s Michelle Solomon details how energy insecurity disproportionately impacts low-income households and can lead to injuries caused by using secondary heat sources.

Electric Vehicle Tax In Pennsylvania Would Punish Drivers For Being Responsible

EI’s Greg Alvarez discusses how the proposed tax on electric vehicles in Pennsylvania will further discourage the transition to cleaner and cheaper transportation.

Zero-Carbon Industry: Navigating The Clean Industrial Revolution

EI’s Jeffrey Rissman talks about his upcoming book and says that achieving zero emissions will be great for the planet and for business.

2024 Energy Predictions: Rural Renewables, 45V Hydrogen Fight, Election Year Electric Vehicles, Carbon Utilization Investment, Real Estate Boom For EV Chargers

EI’s Silvio Marcacci discusses clean energy predictions for 2024 after a historic year for climate policy.

Floatovoltaics Could Help The Southwest Generate Power And Conserve Water

EI’s Rachel Goldstein addresses the potential for floating solar panels to be implemented in the United States following successful large-scale deployment in Asia.

In 2023, The United States Started Building Big Again, Thanks To Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act

EI’s Jack Conness discusses the clean energy surge that occurred in 2023 thanks to the Biden Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and the growing demand for clean energy technology.

How 2023 Changed The Way States Do Climate Policy

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal weighs in on 2023, which she calls the banner year for clean energy policy in the United States.

The Surprising Connection Between Eco-Anxiety And Loneliness

EI’s Shannon Stirone discusses recent studies that suggest there are connections between loneliness and climate change.

Hydrogen Isn’t Electric Vehicles. Treating It The Same Under 45V Tax Credit Would Be A Mistake

EI’s Dan Esposito argues that electrolyzers incentives must mandate clean power usage to prevent ‘clean’ hydrogen from worsening climate change.

Americans Opt To Lease Electric Cars To Tap Biden Tax Credits

EI research finds that almost every EV model cheaper to lease than gasoline-powered alternatives in most states with the help of the federal tax credits