Press Archive

As War Rages, A Struggle To Balance Energy Crunch And Climate Crisis

EI analysis finds the Build Back Better Act’s electric vehicle provisions could cut U.S. oil consumption by 180 million barrels per year by 2030, more than double what the nation imported from Russia last year.

Biden Taps Head Of The EPA’s Air Office. Expect A Tough Confirmation Fight

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the best way to bridge the shortfall resulting from the ban on Russian oil is to decrease demand, not increase supply.

What Do Utility Companies Have To Say About Clean Energy Tax Credits?

EI’s Greg Alvarez explains why the clean energy tax credits in the Build Back Better Act have the potential to be transformative policies.

Biden’s Climate Change Agenda Would Reduce Oil Demand Enough To Replace Russian Imports: Study

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the only robust, long-term way to be energy secure is to eliminate demand for fossil fuels.

Biden’s Oil Dilemma

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains the Build Back Better Act’s incentives for zero-emission vehicles and provisions to reduce natural gas usage would help mitigate reliance on Russian oil and gas imports.

Biden Just Banned Russia Oil Imports. Here’s How The United States Replaces That Supply

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains the clean energy provisions in the Build Back Better Act would reduce U.S. oil and gas demand enough to offset Russian imports while protecting consumers from future price spikes.

Biden Just Banned Russia Oil Imports. Here’s How The United States Replaces That Supply

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that electrification efforts currently under consideration in Congress could more than offset U.S. imports of Russian oil.

Manchin’s Budget Offer Can Help America Fight Inflation And Climate Change

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains why climate action can be a powerful tool to help fight inflation while saving money for American families and businesses.

Environmental Groups Are United In California Rooftop Solar Fight, With One Notable Exception

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains the role that rooftop solar can play as California transitions to a clean energy system.

Ukraine Is A Climate Story. Because Everything Is A Climate Story.

EI analysis finds cutting U.S. emissions in half would grow the economy by $570 billion annually by 2030, and avoid 45,000 premature deaths through reduced air pollution.

How Fast Can Europe Wean Itself Off Russian Gas?

EI’s Anand Gopal says electrifying buildings is an important step toward Europe weaning itself off its dependence on Russian gas supplies.

Biden’s Clean Industry Policies Could Be Among Most Consequential U.S. Climate Actions

EI’s Jeff RiIssman says President Biden’s clean industry policy proposals could wind up being among the United States’ most consequential climate actions.

Transmission, Reliability, And Gas System Decarbonization Top Of Mind For State Utility Regulators In 2022

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Hadley Tallackson highlight top takeaways from the NARUC 2022 conference.

Why The White House Never Released Its 2030 Climate Strategy

EI’s Robbie Orvis explains passing climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act would also facilitate regulatory action to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Without Mapping Tools, Environmental Justice Investments Could Be Just A Shot In The Dark

EI’s Michelle Solomon explains how mapping tools can play a critical role in ensuring a just clean energy transition.

Tackling Climate Change Includes Seeking Equitable Mental Health Care

EI’s Michelle Solomon and Emily Jack Scott of the Aspen Global Change Institute explain that climate-related mental health stress is real, and more diverse research must address inequities in both mental health burden and support services.

Michigan 2050 Carbon Neutrality Goal Could Be An Economic Engine– If It Avoids A Rush To Gas

EI’s Silvio Marcacci explains that Michigan has set a carbon neutrality goal that’s one of the nation’s most ambitious targets. However, how the state chooses to implement its path forward has huge consequences.

Great River Energy Member Co-ops Should Say No To The Coal Creek Giveaway

EI’s Eric Gimon explains the choice facing Minnesotans to either expand access to cleaner, cheaper energy or continue an expensive boondoggle.

Three Ways Utilities Can Keep Pace With The Unprecedented Amounts Of Clean Power Coming Online

EI’s Mike O’Boyle explains how policymakers have a historic opportunity to rapidly deliver ubiquitous, cheap, clean energy for all by focusing on interconnecting renewables, improving utility regulatory models, and accelerating community transition and equity.

2022 Outlook: U.S. Solar And Wind Boom Continues Despite Supply Chain Woes, Build Back Better Uncertainty

EI’s Mike O’Boyle says record-breaking renewable energy and storage additions are in the 2022 outlook for America’s power sector.