Press Archive

The Inflation Reduction Act Upends Hydrogen Economics With Opportunities, Pitfalls

EI’s Dan Esposito and Hadley Tallackson report Inflation Reduction Act incentives make green hydrogen the cheapest form of the fuel, upending natural gas economics.

California Will Ban The Sale Of Natural-Gas Heaters By 2030. This Technology Could Replace Them

EI’s Sarah Spengeman notes the efficiency and cooling benefits of heat pumps and the need for greater contractor awareness.

The Big Fix: Seven Ways ‘Climate Citizens’ Can Help Reach America’s Climate Goals

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains his new book The Big Fix offers readers a roadmap to citizen climate action that can spur necessary change at the state and local level.

Why EVs Won’t Break The Grid

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains investing in the grid now to handle increased electricity demand from electric vehicles is a necessary part of getting climate solutions right.

Inflation Reduction Act Benefits: Electric Vehicle Tax Incentives For Consumers And U.S. Automakers

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle tax incentives will create jobs, save consumers money, and cut air pollution.

A Big Payoff From U.S.-China Climate Coordination

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains China and the U.S. can cut carbon emissions faster if they work together, and both countries can reach an 80 percent clean grid by 2035.

The Way to Slow Climate Change Is as Close as Your City Hall or School Board

EI’s Hal Harvey writes that citizen action in local government venues could help bridge the gap between the Inflation Reduction Act and the U.S. NDC pledge.

Inflation Reduction Act benefits: Billions in just transition funding for coal communities

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Mike O’Boyle outline potential Inflation Reduction Act just transition benefits for coal communities across the U.S.

Inflation Reduction Act Benefits: Clean Energy Tax Credits Could Double Deployment

EI’s Dan Esposito details how the Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy tax credits could supercharge U.S. renewables, more than doubling total capacity by 2030.

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.

Democrats Seek To Reshape Global Supply Chains For Clean Energy Through Spending Bill

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act could cut U.S. emissions 41 percent by 2030.

Climate Bill Could Slash U.S. Emissions By 40 Percent– If Democrats Can Pass It

EI’s Anand Gopal explains the Inflation Reduction Act would be the biggest climate action in U.S. history, although more work still needs to be done to aver the worst impacts of climate change.

The Senate Climate Bill May Get You Cheap Energy, Clean Air, And A Job

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act could prevent 3,900 premature deaths per year and create 1.5 million new jobs by 2030.

Here’s How Much Congress’s Historic Climate Bill Would Actually Cut Emissions

EI research finds the Inflation Reduction Act would cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 37-41 percent by 2030.

Could $5 A Gallon Gas Finally Get Americans Over EV Sticker Shock?

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains that when gas prices rise, consumers historically look to more fuel efficient cars, which means we should expect a rush of EV interest.

America’s Clean Tech Industrial Revolution Is Underway, Thanks To President Biden

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Biden Administration’s recent executive actions focused on boosting American clean technology manufacturing could have a revolutionary effect.

The U.S.’s New Record In Renewables, Explained In Three Charts

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Dan Esposito explain the record growth in renewables in good news, but more projects need to come online faster to meet climate goals.

Study: EVs Are Cheaper To Own In Many States

EI’s research finds electric vehicles are cheaper to own the day they’re driven off the lot in many states.

Report: Electric Cars Are Cheaper Than Gasoline Cars In Almost Every State

EI research finds that most electric vehicle models are cheaper than their gasoline counterparts in almost every state the day they’re driven off the lot.

Commentary: Oregon Must Take Action To Stay In The Race To Cut Emissions

EI’s Shelley Wenzel explains Oregon has long been a climate leader, but now is not the time for policymakers to rest on their laurels if the state is meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals.