Press Archive

Climate Law Faces State Litmus Test

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Dan Esposito explain the importance of state action in order to fully maximize the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate policies.

State PUCs Should Re-Examine Planning, Procurement Costs In Wake Of Inflation Reduction Act: Report

EI’s Mike O’Boyle, Dan Esposito, and Michelle Solomon explain that public utility commissions should ensure they’re using updated clean energy costs assumptions as they regulate now that the Inflation Reduction Act is law.

For Decades, These Power Plants Ran On Coal. Now, They’re Converting To Clean Energy

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains the importance of a transition plan for communities whose economies rely on coal plants for jobs and the tax base as they convert to clean energy.

States Will Play A Key Role In Implementing Climate Law

EI’s Mike O’Boyle, Dan Esposito and Michelle Solomon explain that new state policies are necessary to fully realize the Inflation Reduction Act’s climate benefits.

Why Agencies Are Buying Less Clean Power Under Biden Than Trump

EI’s Michele Solomon and Dan Esposito explain personnel challenges and strategic vision impact procurement of clean energy at federal agencies.

Companies are finally investing in making EVs in the U.S. Here’s a running list.

EI’s Sara Baldwin details new automaker investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing since the Inflation Reduction Act’s passage.

How Affordable Right Now Are EV’s Across The U.S.?

EI research finds EV’s are more affordable that gas-powered counterparts in 48 states when examining financing costs.

NiSource’s Top Sierra Club Grade Shows Action Matters More Than Net-Zero Pledges

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains utility net-zero pledges unaccompanied by actions and strategies to hit targets should be viewed with extreme caution.

You’re a climate-conscious consumer. It’s time to become a ‘climate citizen.’

EI’s Hal Harvey writes that direct advocacy by “climate citizens” at local governments could help America reach its emission reduction goals.

You’re A Climate Conscious Consumer. It’s Time To Become A Climate Citizen.

EI’s Hal Harvey explains there are many decisions made at the state and local level that can drive emission reductions and everyday people can have an enormous influence on them.

How California is preparing its grid to handle the transition to electric vehicles

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains adding more transmission and storage will be a key part of preparing the grid to handle more electric vehicles.

Inflation Reduction Act Benefits: Good Paying Jobs And Revitalized U.S. Manufacturing

EI’s Sarah Spengeman explains the Inflation Reduction Act will be a massive job creator and boon to U.S. manufacturing, while containing provisions to ensure the new jobs are well-paying.

Electric Vehicle Sales Poised For Rapid Growth, Despite Inflation Reduction Act Limitations

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the Inflation Reduction Act should help create a domestic supply chain and manufacturing for electric vehicles.

Economic Tailwinds Mean The West Coast Should Stop Being An Offshore Wind Laggard

EI’s Greg Alvarez explains the West Coast has lagged behind in offshore wind development, but catching up would be a major boost for its economy and climate goals.

Federal EV Charging Funds Could Boost Overlooked Property Type: Gas Stations

EI’s Sara Baldwin explains the Inflation Reduction Act contains historic investments in electrifying transportation.

#TheFinal5: ‘The Big Fix’ On Climate

EI CEO Hal Harvey explains the steps people can take to become climate citizens and boost climate action at the state and local level.

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.