Biden’s Climate Thrown Into Doubt By Manchin’s Rejection Of ‘Build Back Better’ Bill

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the U.S. could still meet the Biden administration’s climate targets using executive actions, but it will be much harder without the Build Back Better Act’s policies.

What Biden’s $2-Trillion Spending Bill Could Mean For Climate Change

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the large, critical emissions reductions the Build Back Better Act could spur along with corresponding rules and regulations.

Big Payout, More CO2: Greens Split Over Dems’ CCS Plan

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains how a subtle change to carbon capture and storage tax credit language in the Build Back Better Act could have a big impact on emissions.

Building Electrification Momentum Grew In U.S. Cities In 2021

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the important emission reductions and energy savings that will result from electrifying all new buildings.

Spiking Energy Prices Are A Preview Of An Energy Transition Gone Wrong

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the best way to protect consumers against volatile fossil fuel prices is to electrify our buildings and transportation systems.

Biden’s Campaign Promises To Crack Down On Emissions Have Disappeared

EI’s Anand Gopal outlines the Biden administration’s regulatory options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hedge Funds Seek Riches In California’s Carbon Market

EI’s Chris Busch explains why there may be an imbalance between high interest in investing in California’s carbon market and the actual fundamentals.

Climate Actions In New Law Are Merely A Down Payment

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the just-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill will only achieve real emission reductions if the Build Back Better Act is also passed.

Democrats Return From Glasgow Bullish About Climate Action

EI modeling showed what a powerful emission reduction tool the Build Back Better Act’s Clean Electricity Performance Program could be.

Colorado Closer To Meeting Emission-Reduction Goals With 2021 Legislation, But Still Not There

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that Colorado has passed policies that will make significant progress toward its climate goals, but more work is needed to meet the state’s targets.