Press Archive

Michigan’s New Clean Energy Bill Signals a “Huge Shift”

EI’s Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) is an open source forecasting tool that works in real-time to measure the cost and emissions impacts climate and energy policies.

EPA Official Says Power Plant Carbon Rule May Need Changes As Groups Stress Reliability Concerns

EI research finds that under the proposed EPA rule, grid reliability could be improved by creating regulatory certainty.

Democrats Win Big In Virginia And New Jersey Despite Fossil Fuel Ads

EI’s report concludes that the EPA proposal won’t threaten grid reliability, and in fact, renewable energy can help America keep the lights on better than fossil fuels.

Nuclear Fallout: Scrapped Reactors And Manchin’s Move

EI’s Eric Gimon discusses electricity generated from NuScale reactors as “a bit more hype than reality” as it can be too costly for local utilities.

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.

Here’s Where Energy Is On The Ballot

EI research finds that the EPA’s proposed power plant rule will not threaten grid reliability, as utilities and the oil and gas industry have contended

Green Energy Investment Headwinds Threaten Joe Biden’s Climate Targets

EI’s Michelle Solomon discusses how clean energy is still a good long-term investment despite the temporary inflationary blip.

Inflation Plagues Clean Energy. How Bad Is It?

EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses discuss the clean energy inflationary blip and what policy interventions could help ease the pressure.

Biden Climate Goal Remains In Reach Even After Wind Setback

EI’s Michelle Solomon discusses how there are many ways for offshore wind to continue to grow, but there needs to be policies to support it.

Biden Administration’s $7bn Hydrogen Hubs Bring Climate Risk

EI’s Dan Esposito discusses how strict regulations could support zero-carbon hydrogen projects or potentially hinder the growth of blue hydrogen, even with DOE support.

Heat-Storing Batteries Are Scaling Up To Solve One Of Climate’s Dirtiest Problems.

EI’s Jeff Rissman discusses the untapped market of heat batteries and potential for growth resulting from increased interest in affordable decarbonized industrial production.

Utility Refunds Top Priorities List For New Ohio Consumers’ Counsel

EI research finds that 99 percent of U.S. coal plants are more costly to keep running than if they were replaces with renewable energy.

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.

Biden Administration Launches ‘Earthshot’ Effort To Slash Energy Bills

EI’s Sara Baldwin discusses how the Affordable Home Energy Earth Shot is a great example of the federal government stepping in to fill a real gap in the market.

From Solar Panels To National Policies, What Climate Solutions Actually Help?

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins a panel to discuss what can be done at home, in your community, and on a larger scale through policy and industry action to fight climate change.

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.

The Ford Vs. GM Feud Could Shape The Future Of EVs In America

EI’s Robbie Orvis discusses how the IRA tax credit and the “foreign entity of concern” rule will shape the future of electric vehicles (EV) in the United States.

Is Inslee’s Plan Working? The Electric Car Age Arrives – For Some

EI’s electric vehicle (EV) fill-up research finds that Washington has the most savings potential due to low electric rates.

America Passed The EV ‘Tipping Point’ – But Many Buyers Still Want Gas

EI research finds that filling up an electric vehicle (EV) is cheaper than gas in all 50 states.

California’s Break With The Holy Trinity Of Hydrogen

EI research finds that the U.S. needs to utilize carbon-free hydrogen in order to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.