Press Archives
Analysis and Commentary
Good Policy By Grid Operators Can Address Reliability Concerns With EPA’s Power Plant Rule
EI’s Michelle Solomon discusses how good policy can be leveraged to improve grid reliability and use existing technology to achieve up to 90 percent clean electricity.
The Surprising Connection Between Eco-Anxiety And Loneliness
EI’s Shannon Stirone discusses recent studies that suggest there are connections between loneliness and climate change.
Hydrogen Isn’t Electric Vehicles. Treating It The Same Under 45V Tax Credit Would Be A Mistake
EI’s Dan Esposito argues that electrolyzers incentives must mandate clean power usage to prevent ‘clean’ hydrogen from worsening climate change.
Reaching EV Mandate Is Still Possible
EI’s Dan O’Brien talks about how good policy can support EV adoption in Virginia, if the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provisions for a national EV-infrastructure program are utilized.
Your Turn: Jobs And An Electrified Future Are Coming To Northern Illinois
EI’s Jack Conness discusses how $7 billion in battery and electric vehicle manufacturing are coming to Illinois, which will create over 5,000 local jobs.
Overcoming Clean Energy’s Slowdown Requires “Investment Grade” Policy
EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Elli Newman talk through recent research from EI that suggests policy solutions to reduce the financial risk of clean energy projects.
How Policy Saved America’s Nuclear Power Plants
EI’s Dan Esposito discussed how federal and state policy kept America’s nuclear power plants online to preserve clean energy supplies and prevent emissions increases as renewables come online.
Renewable Costs Have Risen: Policymakers Can Help Reserve The Inflationary Blip
EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses how inflation has hit renewable energy, but the factors driving price increases are temporary, and fossil fuels are still more expensive.
DOE Hydrogen Hubs Decision Funds Fossil Fuels, But 45V Tax Credit Can Right The Ship
EI’s Dan Esposito discusses how $7 billion in DOE funds for hydrogen hubs are intended to fight climate change, but could increase pollution unless Treasury gets the 45V tax credit right.
Skepticism Persists Around Clean Energy And Grid Reliability. Here’s How To Fix That
EI’s Sara Baldwin discusses how grid reliability requires collaborative research and integrated adoption in order for the United States to transition efficiently to electricity.