Renewables + Storage = Cheaper than Coal

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal outlines how fast-falling renewable energy and storage costs make them cheaper than coal and a potential backbone of energy systems.

What Killed Washington’s Carbon Tax?

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article examining why Washington State’s 2018 carbon tax ballot initiative was defeated at the polls.

How Some Countries Are Solving Climate Change

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal discusses decarbonization policies working around the world on a podcast discussing climate change action.

The Bankruptcy Felt Around The Clean Energy World

APP expert Ron Lehr is quoted in an article discussing the clean energy implications of California utility PG&E’s bankruptcy filing due to wildfire damages.

Unpacking The GND’s Renewables Goal

An editorial from EI’s Robbie Orvis detailing policies enabling 100% renewables through the Green New Deal is mentioned in a daily news summary.

Optimistic Readings On Climate Change Strategies

Practical Implications Of PG&E’s Bankruptcy For Solar & Storage

EI research is cited in an article examining potential implications of a PG&E bankruptcy for solar plus storage developers.

PG&E Bankruptcy Unlikely To Greatly Alter WCI Emissions, Experts Say

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article analyzing potential risks to the linked California-Quebec carbon market from PG&E’s bankruptcy.

SEPA Reports Envision Five Future Business Models For Investor-Owned Utilities

EI’s Mike O’Boyle is quoted in an article discussing reports outlining five future business models for investor-owned utilities.

Colo. Lawmaker Proposes Low-Cost Bonds To Make Retiring Coal Plants Easier

EI’s Eric Gimon is quoted in an article discussing Colorado legislation that would issue low-cost bonds to help utilities retire uneconomic coal.