Press Archive

California Can Reliably Hit 85% Clean Energy By 2030 Without Risking Any Outages– En Route To A 100% Clean Grid

EI’s Eric Gimon explains California’s grid can get more reliable the cleaner it gets, but policymakers need to take continued action to make it happen.

The Race To Produce Green Steel

EI’s Jeff Rissman explains that steel production is one of the largest sources of industrial greenhouse gas emissions and steel producers will have to fundamentally change how they make it to cut their carbon footprint.

California’s $19 Billion Carbon Market Falls Short In Fight To Curb Emissions

EI’s Chris Busch explains that California’s carbon market so far has not been a driver of deep decarbonization.

Hydrogen Is Every U.S. Gas Utility’s Favorite Future Savior

EI’s Dan Esposito explains that gas utilities find hydrogen attractive from an investment standpoint because it largely allows them to continue business-as-usual, even if it doesn’t cut many emissions.

The $150 Billion Road Electric School Buses Can Ride To Create American Jobs And Protect Kids’ Health

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains electrifying our school bus fleet is worth billions to American manufacturing and can help prevent childhood asthma while supporting brain development.

China’s Emission Trading System Will Be The World’s Biggest Climate Policy. Here’s What Comes Next

EI’s Chris Busch explains that as the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the success or failure of China’s emission trading system will help determine the future of climate change.

U.S., Europe Seek Path To Cut Russian Fuel, Help Climate

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that now is the ideal time to transition to clean energy sources rather than increasing our dependence of foreign fossil fuels.

So Much For Coal’s Rebound– Plant Closures Come Roaring Back. It’s Time To Unlock A Just Transition.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that while coal rebounded in 2021, it was a temporary blip that has already started to reverse rather than the start of a long-term trend.

PJM, Flooded With Interconnection Requests, Proposes Two-Year Review Pause

EI’s Robbie Orvis says we cannot meet decarbonization goals without PJM speeding up the interconnection process to bring new renewables online.

The Energy Gang Podcast: Saving Build Back Better

EI’s Robbie Orvis joins Ed Crooks and Dr. Melissa Lott to discuss Build Back Better and federal climate policy, policies to drive electric vehicle demand, and opportunities for recycling batteries and other clean energy materials.

A Bigger Tent Delivers Stronger Wins for Climate: The Lesson From Illinois

EI’s Sarah Spengeman says Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is comprehensive climate legislation designed to advance racial equity and economic justice that other states should follow.

‘Wicked Hard’: Biden, Congress Struggle To Curb U.S. Emissions

EI’s Robbie Orvis discusses progress the Biden administration made toward its climate goals in 2021 and the outlook for 2021.

2022 Energy Predictions: Coal Decline Accelerates, Federal Funds Spur Clean Energy, Millions Of New Electric Vehicles And Chargers

EI’s Silvio Marcacci interviews five experts to predict 2022’s major energy stories including coal’s accelerating decline, federal investments expanding clean energy and the grid, and millions of new electric vehicles on U.S. roads.

From Climate Exhortation To Climate Execution

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains builders often have little incentive to make their buildings energy efficient, and that creates a real difficulty in cutting building emissions.

States Have A Huge Role To Play In Enacting The Inflation Reduction Act

EI’s Mike O’Boyle and Sara Baldwin explain states will play a huge role in optimally implementing the Inflation Reduction Act.

Why Wind And Solar Are Ready To Power China’s Next 40 Years

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains a recent study finds China can enhance its energy security, address recent grid reliability issues, and cut its reliance on coal power.

Offshore Wind In 2022: Billions In Bids And New Confidence

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains inflation and economic instability could imperil U.S. offshore wind progress.

Heading Into 2023, The Inflation Reduction Act Is Bringing ‘A Lot Of Confidence’ To The Renewables Industry

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act will grow U.S. manufacturing jobs as companies make decisions based on the new policy.

Gas For Coal? Debate Rages On As Electric Companies Invest

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains that while natural gas is a better alternative than coal from a greenhouse gas emissions standpoint, building new gas plants is still likely incompatible with reaching U.S. climate goals.

‘Proceed With Caution:’ Key Takeaways From California’s First Offshore Wind Energy Auction

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains that offshore wind prospects in California are promising, although more work is needed to get the industry up and running than its further-developed East Coast counterpart.