Press Archive

2023 Predictions: IRA Spurs Clean Energy Boom, Electric Trucks Accelerate, Battery Demand Surges, EPA Cuts Power Sector Pollution

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains 2022 was an enormously encouraging year in the fight against climate change, and it laid the groundwork for even greater progress in 2023.

Crossing The Emissions Gap Between Inflation Reduction Act And NDC Is Worth 4 Million Jobs

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains the Inflation Reduction Act still doesn’t cut emissions enough to meet U.S. climate goals, but more ambitious policy to close the gap would be a massive job creator.

2023 In Climate News: Did Renewable Energy’s Surge Keep Pace With A Radically Warming Climate?

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal expresses her optimism over the progress being made in the clean energy economy around the globe and across sectors.

Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits Are Out: Here’s How They Could Slash Emissions

EI’s Dan Esposito breaks down the proposed clean hydrogen production tax credit rules and discusses how Treasury can close potential loopholes.

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.

Climate Mixtape: COP28 Takeaways

EI’s Anand Gopal expresses his optimism in the wake of major agreements made during COP28 in Dubai.

Clean Energy Factories, Thermal Storage Gets Boost From New Tax Credits

Modeling from EI shows that thermal storage has the potential to displace an extremely large share of fossil fuels used for industrial energy.

Trucking Industry Doubletalk Hurts Our Lungs And Their Own Bottom Line

EI research finds that as many as 48% of new nationwide medium and heavy duty truck sales by 2030 could be electric, surpassing the EPA’s proposed rules for 2032

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.

The Race Is On To Make Low-Emissions Steel. Meet One Of The Companies Vying For The Lead

EI’s Jeff Rissman discusses how it is impossible to stop climate change or to stabilize the climate without decarbonizing industry, especially iron and steel.

Checks And Balance: COP To It

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins the podcast to discuss the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act and the role the U.S. plays in emissions reduction.

‘Green’ Hydrogen Debate Heats Up Ahead Of Tax-Credit Decision

EI’s Dan Esposito explains how the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean hydrogen tax-credit program would be a monumental win for climate and consumers.

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.

Climate Mixtape: A COP28 Out?

EI’s Anand Gopal joins a panel of climate experts to discuss the priorities of COP28 and to provide additional insight.

A $30 Billion Meltdown In Clean Energy Puts Biden’s Climate Goals At Risk

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal discusses how trends remain in favor of clean energy, despite the recent minor growing pains.

Biden’s Paradox: Can A Green Grid Coexist With Industrial Surge?

EI’s Eric Gimon says that it is possible to meet the expected surge in power demand without adding more fossil fuel generation, but it will require smart policy.

Electric Vs. Gas Cars: Is It Cheaper To Drive An EV?

EI research finds that every EV model in every state is cheaper to fill than its gas-powered equivalent.

Why The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Is Biden’s Other Climate Bill

EI’s Chris Busch says that the $5 billion provided for EV charging will have the most impactful legacy of the IRA.

An Insider’s View Of The Biden Years In Clean Energy Policy

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins David Roberts on the podcast Volts to discuss her experience in the White House and the energy policies from the Biden Administration.

Asia-Pacific Energy Leaders See Challenges, Opportunity in Green Goals

EI’s Anand Gopal discusses the importance of policymakers investing in scaling clean energy solutions in order for the Asia-Pacific region to meet their climate goals.