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Analysis and Commentary
DOE Transmission Study Highlights America’s Transmission Needs, But How Do We Accelerate Buildout?
EI’s Michelle Solomon explains by providing FERC with the authority to allocate costs to states according to benefits, Congress can help transmission lines avoid one of the most significant sources of delay.
Will America’s New Climate Law Supercharge Clean Energy Development?
EI’s Silvio Marcacci says the Inflation Reduction Act has started a clean energy boom but requires federal and state action to reach its full potential.
To Meet Climate Goals, China Needs To Phase In Electric Vehicles Much Faster
EI’s Chris Busch explains that even though China is the world’s largest electric vehicle buyer, the clean transportation transition still needs to move much faster in order to meet climate targets.
Achieving Climate Goals In Minnesota, Michigan, And Wisconsin
EI’s Olivia Ashmoore explains five key policies are key to any state decarbonization effort, no matter a state’s emissions profile.
Accelerating Clean Energy In China: Q+A With Expert Jiang Lin
EI’s Mike O’Boyle looks at what can be done to speed up the clean energy transition in the world’s largest emitter.
Clean Cars Victory Will Push Va. Forward
EI’s Dan O’Brien explains Virginia’s strong transportation emissions standards will create cleaner air, improve public health, and save households money.
To Slash Emissions, States Must Pass These Five Policies
EI’s Robbie Orvis explains no matter a state’s emissions profile, five core policies form the basis for any serious decarbonization effort.
Switch To Clean Energy And Bring $15 Billion To Utah’s Coal Communities
EI’s Sara Baldwin explains that building new local wind, solar, and storage is cheaper than continuing to run Utah’s remaining coal plants, and doing so will create jobs and investment opportunities in coal communities.
Five Powerhouse Climate Policies Can Rapidly Slash Emissions And Strengthen The Economy In Any State
EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains no matter a state’s unique emissions profile, five core policies are the foundation of cutting emissions and boosting the economy across all 48 contiguous states.
A Double Whammy: Wildfire Debris Pollutes Drinking Water
EI’s Alex Urquhart explains that while wildfires garner most of the attention, long-term impacts to drinking water can be highly damaging and expensive.