Press Archive

[Episode #216] – COP28 And The Outlook For Oil

EI’s Anand Gopal discusses his experience at COP28 climate summit, the decline of global oil demand, and transportation electrification.

Texas Freeze: ERCOT Can Do Better Than Counting On Failure-Prone Gas

EI’s Anand Gopal discusses how the free market orientation of Texas’ electricity system positions it to make more electricity from renewables than any other state.

The Biggest Issues To Watch In 2024

EI tracking of the IRA finds that over $100 billion in private manufacturing investments have been invested in over 130 projects and 81,000 new jobs.

The U.S. Energy Transition In 8 Numbers

EI’s Robbie Orvis says that the outlook for wind power will rely on the country’s ability to address noneconomic issues.

Zero-Carbon Industry: Navigating The Clean Industrial Revolution

EI’s Jeff Rissman discusses how a global transition to zero-carbon industry has begun. New technologies and policies can help businesses thrive in the clean industrial revolution.

As The New Year Begins, Heat Is On Automakers To Meet Climate Pledges

EI’s Anand Gopal reminds automakers that their carbon emissions plans should include the emissions from the products that they sell, in addition to their operations and production processes.

Wyoming Coal Could Be In For A Rough Year

EI’s Michelle Solomon discusses how coal plants being kept in use in favor of lower-cost electricity sources hurts the electricity ratepayers.

Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels | Opinion

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal explains how investing in clean energy will create jobs, improve air quality, and allow the U.S. to meet the rising electricity demand.

Efficiency, Clean Energy Are Options For Meeting Demand Growth Before Gas Generation: Energy Innovation

New research by EI urges regulators to consider two alternate approaches for meeting increasing demand: prioritizing energy efficiency to slow the growth and elevating resource and market solutions.

The Tiniest Nuclear Reactors Are Untried, Untested, And Gaining Legions Of Fans

EI’s Eric Gimon weighs in on microreactors and discusses the potential of nuclear reactors to diversify energy portfolios.

Utilities Can Meet Short-Term Load Growth Without New Gas Power

New research indicates that constructing new gas power plants may not be the most effective short-term solution for addressing load growth. Instead, the report suggests alternative options such as demand response programs and grid-enhancing technologies.

Biden’s Climate Playbook: Propose Strong Rules, Then Soften Them

EI’s Mike O’Boyle calls regulations on coal facilities and new gas plants significant, adding that they would act as a guardrail on utilities.

Utilities Should Rethink ‘Panicked Rush’ To Build Gas Plants – Study

EI research finds that public utility commissioners should avoid building new natural gas plants, and suggests that they focus their attention on expanding transmission.

The Manufacturing Boom Set Off By Clean Energy Tax Credits

EI’s Jack Conness explains how the IRA doesn’t pick winners on a partisan basis and that the $118 billion in private-sector investments is available for clean energy and manufacturing projects.

EPA Didn’t Ban Gas Cars. It Cut Air Pollution So We Can Breathe Easier

EI’s Sara Baldwin highlights that light-duty vehicles contribute to almost 60 percent of the transportation sector’s climate pollution. Thus, reducing tailpipe emissions is imperative to address widespread air pollution.

How A Trump Presidency Could Threaten Biden’s Signature Climate Achievement

EI’s Mike O’Boyle discusses concerns that an administration hostile to the IRA can defund and hollow out administrative capacity and roll back climate policies.

Cascade Of Climate Rules Starts Today With Clean Cars

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains how the EV mandate will cut greenhouse gases and improve air quality while U.S. manufacturers can keep pace with foreign competitors.

As Threats To Air Quality Rise, Communities Deploy Low-Cost Air Monitoring Networks

EI’s Rachel Goldstein describes the Identifying Violations Affecting Neighborhoods (IVAN) network which is an environmental monitoring system that enables residents to take an active role in air quality monitoring.

PG&E Now Wants Rate Hike To Test Adding Hydrogen To Its Natural Gas

EI’s analysis reported that hydrogen would be difficult to contain in pipes and might only result in a minuscule reduction in greenhouse emissions.

Fast-Falling Battery Prices Boost Economic Benefits Expected From Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

New Energy Innovation research finds falling battery costs mean electric heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in the U.S. could reach cost parity with diesel counterparts years earlier than expected– four of five vehicle classes could be on par with or cheaper than diesel counterparts by 2030.