Press Archive

Did An Emergency Text Message Keep Our Lights On? Yes And No.

EI’s Anand Gopal and Michelle Solomon explain that California’s growing use of battery storage, solar, and demand response played a big role in averting blackouts during a recent extreme heat wave.

You Can Be A Powerful Catalyst For Climate Action– You Just Need To Know Where To Look

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains decisions made at the state and local level have a big impact on emissions, and citizens have the power to shape those outcomes.

A Century Ago Wind Power Was A Farming Norm. What Happened?

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains there’s a long history of rural communities using wind energy to power their homes, even long before modern wind turbines came to be.

How Clean Energy Kept California’s Lights On During A Historically Extreme Heat Wave

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that California was able to withstand recent challenges to its grid from extreme heat by growing renewable energy, battery storage, and demand response.

These Climate Actions Make The Biggest Difference, Book Says

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains many decisions that determine whether greenhouse gas emissions go up or down are made at the local level, and concerned citizens have a golden opportunity to influence these outcomes.

Climate Change Is A Big Problem. Citizens Must Demand Many Small Solutions

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains tightening building codes so that the places we live and work consume less energy is a key climate solution people can tackle at the local level.

Patagonia Is Giving $100 Million A Year To Fight Climate Change. Top Experts Told Us How To Spend It

EI’s Virginia Lacy explains how philanthropic donations are used to fight climate change often means more than the overall dollar amount.

How Wright’s Law Can Right the Climate

EI’s Anand Gopal says Inflation Reduction Act incentives will cut costs for clean energy technology around the world, empowering developing nations to leapfrog fossil fuels.

Tech Workers Have The Power To Strengthen Their Companies’ Climate Plans

A new book from EI CEO Hal Harvey and Justin Gillis outlines the ways employees can pressure their companies into being responsible climate stewards.

This CEO Wants Citizens To Speak Up

EI’s Hal Harvey explains crucial climate progress can be made if everyday citizens engage at the state and local level, where hugely influential decisions are made that often go unnoticed.

Focusing On Climate Actions That Can Make A Real Difference

EI’s Hal Harvey explains that citizens can make real climate progress by accessing the hidden levers of power across seven key sectors of the economy.

California’s Green Dreams Mean Adding More EVs To A Rickety Grid

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains California can clean its grid, wind down gas plants, and maintain reliability by focusing on building a diverse clean energy portfolio.

What To Know About Replacing Gas Appliances In Your Home

EI’s Sara Badlwin outlines the many benefits of induction stoves, from improved indoor air quality to safer surface temperatures.

Climate Law A ‘Game Changer’ For Highways And Bridges

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives can spur a revolution in clean manufacturing and industry.

Electrification: The Nexus Of Individual And Policy Action

EI’s Hadley Tallackson explains consumers decisions to electrify their homes can have big climate benefits, and there are a suite of federal and state policies to help them make the switch.

California Faces Big Power Challenges– Even If Diablo Canyon Stays Open

EI analysis found California can clean its grid and maintain reliability, even if the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant were to close.

How States And Utilities Can Capitalize On The Biggest Clean Energy Legislation In U.S. History

EI’s Dan Esposito and Kimani Jeffrey explain the tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act make clean energy even more affordable, which will help states and utilities reach clean energy goals.

Inflation Reduction Act Benefits: Millions Of Efficient Electrified Buildings

EI’s Sara Baldwin and Hadley Tallackson detail how billions in Inflation Reduction Act incentives will fund millions of efficient electrified buildings across the U.S.

U.S. To See Renewable Energy Boom In Wake Of Historic Climate Bill

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the Inflation Reduction Act will dramatically drive down the cost of clean energy and lead to huge growth in wind, solar, and storage.

What landmark new US climate law means for emissions

EI’s Robbie Orvis talks about hurdles to implementing the Inflation Reduction Act, and climate benefits to overcoming those barriers.