Press Archive

Wildfire Smoke Brings Breathtaking Sunsets– And Asthma Attacks

EI’s Hadley Tallackson explains more frequent and intense wildfires resulting from climate change are also an enormous public health risk.

Biden ‘EV Revolution’ Delayed As Utilities, Carmakers Await Critical IRA Guidance On Inflation Reduction Act

EI research finds electric vehicle growth can go much faster with an emphasis on building a domestic supply chain and charging infrastructure.

Treasury Guidance Urgently Needed To Tap IRA’s Clean Energy ‘Gold Mine,’ Analysts Say

EI’s Dan Esposito explains that without proper guidance from the Treasury Department, the Inflation Reduction Act’s hydrogen incentives could actually increase greenhouse gas emissions.

The iPhone Is Staging A Quiet Revolution In How We Charge Our Devices

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the U.S. needs much more clean energy to decarbonize our economy, and managed charging can help smooth the transition from centralized power plants to variable energy sources.

The Fight To Define ‘Green Hydrogen’ Could Determine America’s Emissions Future

EI’s Dan Esposito explains the way guidance is written for hydrogen tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act will determine their ultimate impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

To Meet Climate Goals, China Needs To Phase In Electric Vehicles Much Faster

EI’s Chris Busch explains that even though China is the world’s largest electric vehicle buyer, the clean transportation transition still needs to move much faster in order to meet climate targets.

Romney Predicts No Drop In Emissions For Decades

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains resigning ourselves to bad climate outcomes is unacceptable, especially since we have the technology and funding to deploy many of the solutions at hand today.

One State Generates Much, Much More Renewable Energy Than Any Other–And It’s Not California

EI’s Eric Gimon explains that Texas has the best combination of wind and solar resources in the country.

Carbon Capture, A Federal Spending Target, Has Much To Prove

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains carbon capture and storage is only useful as a tool to decarbonize the industrial sector, and it’s an unhelpful distraction for the power sector.

Electric Vehicles Are Shattering The Barrier To Adoption That Could Matter Most

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains most electric vehicles are cheaper to own and operate on a monthly basis than their gasoline counterparts.

Retiring 90% Of Our Coal Power Plants Would Save Money

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains it’s more cost-effective to build new local wind, solar, and storage than it is to continue operating 99 percent of U.S. coal plants.

Do Heat Pumps Work In Cold Places? Here’s What You Need To Know

EI’s Dan Esposito explains his heat pump helped him save money during the winter in his Denver home.

Who Will Maryland’s Governor Nominate Next For A Crucial Climate Role?

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the key role public utility commissioners play and they’ll determine a large portion of the Inflation Reduction Act’s success or failure.

Achieving Climate Goals In Minnesota, Michigan, And Wisconsin

EI’s Olivia Ashmoore explains five key policies are key to any state decarbonization effort, no matter a state’s emissions profile.

Accelerating Clean Energy In China: Q+A With Expert Jiang Lin

EI’s Mike O’Boyle looks at what can be done to speed up the clean energy transition in the world’s largest emitter.

Here’s How To Get Paid To Upgrade Your Home

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act are scheduled so homeowners can undertake efficiency and electrification projects over time, rather than having to do them all at once.

Stunning New Data On The Economics Of U.S. Coal Vs. Renewables

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that even though coal is essentially uncompetitive economically across the board in the U.S., further policy action is needed to accelerate the clean energy transition.

When Is Hydrogen ‘Clean’?

EI’s Eric Gimon explains the potential opportunities and risks as hydrogen matures as a fuel source.

Clean Cars Victory Will Push Va. Forward

EI’s Dan O’Brien explains Virginia’s strong transportation emissions standards will create cleaner air, improve public health, and save households money.

Amid High Energy Prices, SCE VP, Other Experts Push To Reduce California’s Reliance On Natural Gas

EI’s Eric Gimon explains improving California’s electric and gas demand flexibility will help the state decarbonize and limit ratepayer exposure to high natural gas prices.