Around the world, ecosystems are affected differently by changing climate and weather patterns. The Arctic, in particular, is feeling climate change’s impact much more strongly than most other regions. Data demonstrate that the Arctic has been warming two to three…
On June 6th, Energy Innovation released the report “Frack or Fiction”, which offers recommendations to the California Department of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR). Last December, DOGGR released a Pre-Rulemaking Discussion Draft Regulation to start the process of oversight…
Quietly, something huge is happening in Montana. Electricity from wind plants is now cheaper than coal-fired electricity. And this is according to data on file with the Montana Public Service Commission (MT PSC)—the official body that regulates Montana’s electric utilities.…
This morning, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists published an op-ed by Hal that discusses the best urban design principles to deal with China’s new and expanding cities. In the article, titled “Paying for the great urbanization of China,” Hal emphasizes…
In April, Hal taught a mini course on energy policy at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy. The course comprised four interactive lectures that covered today’s energy situation and offered energy policy solutions for building a sustainable…
In a recent article, Rocky Mountain Institute’s Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Scientist, Amory Lovins, describes Germany’s transition to a high share of renewable energy and the policies the country has put in place to achieve its ambitious energy goals. Despite…
California Governor Jerry Brown is currently in the middle of a two-week trip to China, during which he intends to create stronger economic and trade relationships between China and California, as well as make a joint commitment to solving climate…
A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) makes six recommendations for tax reform that will promote energy efficiency and boost the domestic economy. ACEEE argues that its reform recommendations will remove barriers to efficiency investments,…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released a report on renewable energy market trends and projections in the medium-term (from now through 2017). The report offers detailed analysis of 12 OECD countries plus China, India, and Brazil, which, combined, generate…
Earlier this month Advanced Energy Economy Institute (AEEI) released a report that analyzes the advanced energy market, its impact on national and global economies, and key trends within its market segments. AEEI commissioned Pike Research to perform this analysis and…
