New Finance Model Swaps Coal for Renewables

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains an innovative financing mechanism to retire coal power stations and replace them with new renewables and discusses the applicability of the model outside the United States.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Vows To Fight Climate Change With Clean Energy. Only Three Other States Mined More Climate-Changing Coal Than Illinois Last Year

EI’s Bruce Nilles says states looking to align energy policies with climate and health goals, must address continued coal mining.

Massachusetts, Connecticut Seek Federal Partner on Decarbonization

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing decarbonization efforts in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

We’re At A Climate Turning Point. COVID-19 Recovery Plans Could Tip The Scales

EI’s Robbie Orvis says funding for clean energy and clean technology is an opportunity to decarbonize the economy while creating high-wage jobs.

South Carolina Lawmakers To Study Whether To Overhaul State’s Power Grid And Electric Utilities

EI’s Southeast RTO modeling is cited in an article discussing South Carolina legislators considering overhauling the state’s utility system.

Electrifying California Cars Could Crush the Grid, Or Save It

EI modeling shows California’s new zero-emission vehicle standard could increase electricity demand 9.5% by 2035, but vehicle-to-grid integration could enhance grid reliability.

California’s EV Plan Would Lower State’s Total Transportation Emissions By 16% In Next Decade, Analysis Finds

EI modeling of the new zero-emission vehicle standard finds cumulative emissions dropping by 70 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, representing a 16 percent decrease.

‘This Will Change The Nature Of Load’: What California’s Zero Emission Vehicle Order Means For The Power Sector

EI’s Amanda Myers says Governor Newsom’s new zero-emission vehicle target will increase electricity demand 9 percent by 2030, according to EI modeling, and the state will need to account for the increased demand in their planning processes.

China Says It Will Stop Releasing CO2 Within 40 Years

EI’s Fei Meng says China’s new carbon reduction commitment is very important because of China’s major economic and greenhouse gas emissions impact globally.

Deregulating Energy Monopolies In the Southeast

EI’s Mike O’Boyle is interviewed on a podcast discussing his recent research on the benefits of establishing a Southeast RTO.