The Public Pulse: Wrong Direction On Wind Power

EI research on the levelized cost of electricity is cited in a letter to the editor rebutting anti-wind power claims by a Koch-backed group.

Could FERC Order Put State Clean Energy Policies In Danger?

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted in an article discussing how a recent FERC ruling could threaten state-level renewable energy policies.

Two Cutting-Edge Energy Efficiency Companies Team Up to Capture Growing Market

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal is quoted in an article discussing the expanding business opportunities for companies that make efficient cooling equipment.

Are Renewable Portfolio Standards On The Way Out? Three Ballot Initiatives Say Otherwise

EI’s Mike O’Boyle is quoted in an article discussing the outlook for renewable portfolio standard ballot initiatives in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada.

PJM Pushes Plant Payment Reforms As RTOs File Resilience Comments At FERC

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted in an article summarizing regional grid operators’ filings on resiliency to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The Energy Transition Show: Ask Eric

EI’s Eric Gimon is featured on an episode of The Energy Transition Show, answering questions from podcast listeners on topics like energy storage, climate research, how science affects energy policy, and capacity markets,

Can New Urbanism’s “Small Blocks” Change the Current State of Chinese Cities?

EI’s work on sustainable urbanization in Chinese cities through the Emerald Cities policy book is profiled in a Chinese-language media outlet.

The ‘Stealth NOPR?’ PJM CEO Says Market Reforms Are No Bailout For Coal

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted on the potential implications of PJM Interconnection’s power market pricing proposal and its similarity to the U.S. Department of Energy’s cost subsidy proposal for coal and nuclear.

First Tripartite WCI Auction Sells Out At Slight Premium To Floor Price

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing the first quarterly 2018 auction of carbon allowances in the Western Climate Initiative cap-and-trade market.

Trump: Gas Tax May Be Necessary for Infrastructure Plan

Ei research into the potential impacts of a gas tax increase are cited in an article discussing President Trump’s support for the proposal to fund infrastructure improvements.