Our Imaginations Can Help Create New Climate Possibilities

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains research shows that imagining more hopeful possibilities can mobilize citizens and increase engagement, leading to progress on climate policy.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains the Inflation Reduction Act would put the U.S. back on track to reach its Paris Agreement targets while creating up to 1.5 million new jobs.

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the West Coast has world-class offshore wind resources, and with the right policy mix, harnessing the energy source could be a major job-creator that revitalizes port communities.

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Michelle Solomon explain building out West Coast offshore wind can help the region hit its clean energy goals while keeping the lights on.

To scale offshore wind, developers and policymakers need to understand what drives social acceptance and how to integrate community values. New research offers insight into the who and why of renewable energy support and opposition, and what specific actions could support a just transition.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that a new Department of Energy report finds there are now over 3 million net-zero carbon jobs in the U.S., with big growth in EV positions.

EI’s Eric Gimon explains green hydrogen can provide crucial flexibility that’s needed as we transition to an electric grid with high-renewable energy penetration.

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains California needs to triple its emission reduction pace to hit its climate targets, which it can do by strengthening greenhouse gas reductions policies while also strengthening its economy.

EI’s Olivia Ashmoore explains more ambitious carbon policies in California will get the state back on track to meet its climate goals while boosting its economy.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains EVs are often cheaper on day one of ownership compared to gasoline counterparts, but Congress needs to take action to give more Americans access to them.