Press Archive

Those Startups Are Reinventing The Dirty Steel Industry

EI’s Jeffrey Rissman discusses how it is possible to decarbonize heavy industry as long as there is renewable energy available to support the process.

[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.

Americans’ Electric Bills Are Rising Faster Than Inflation Amid Punishing Heatwave

Research and analysis by EI finds that price spikes on electricity transmission costs is driven by gas prices and climate-change driven natural disasters.

Decoding Rising Electricity Prices

Recent EI analysis finds that the spike in electricity prices has been caused by factors like natural gas price volatility and rising transmission and distribution costs, and that vary from state to state.

Hate High Power Bills? Blame Fossil Fuels And Climate Change.

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that the 20 percent rise in U.S. power bills over the last four years is a result of expensive fossil fuels and climate change impacts.

Fear-Based Myths About Clean Energy Could Make Americans Poorer And Sicker

EI’s Greg Alvarez writes about how wind and solar are the cheapest forms of electricity, but a variety of restrictions threaten economic growth and the health of American communities.

Tesla Owner Breaks Down Ownership Costs Over Last 6 Years: ‘I Can Now Go Farther To Save More’

EI research finds that every electric vehicle model is cheaper to charge in every state compared to their gasoline powered equivalent.

How Water Could Be The Future Of Fuel

EI research and analysis concludes that the United States cannot achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without carbon-free hydrogen.

How The Inflation Reduction Act Is Playing Out In One Of the ’Most Biased’ States For Renewables

EI’s Jack Conness is the creator behind the map which tracks the Inflation Reduction Act’s $110 billion investments into American clean energy manufacturing.

America’s Clean Energy Jobs Boom: 313,000 New Jobs And Counting

The Inflation Reduction Act is powering a clean energy boom, creating 313,000 new jobs and attracting $360 billion in investment since August 2022.

The New EU Parliament Should Double Down On Job-Creating Clean Energy

EI’s Anand Gopal explain show the EU Parliament’s conservative shift could impact the future of Europe’s clean energy transition.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury Announces More Than $1 Billion In Upfront Savings For Consumers On Electric Vehicle Sales

EI analysis shows that electric vehicle owners save an estimated $18,000 to $24,000 over the vehicles’ lifetime from fuel and maintenance costs.

[Episode #226] – Load Growth Shenanigans

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains how the power grid can meet growing demands without relying on gas plants.

America Is On The Doorstep Of An Industrial Transformation. Here’s How To Make It Happen

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal explains that technology and federal funding has positioned American industry to cut emissions, create good paying jobs, and improve national security.