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House Democrats Release Sweeping Climate Proposal Calling For Net-Zero US Emissions By 2050

EI modeling finds these policies would reach net zero carbon emissions by 2048 and be reduced 89% below 2005 levels by 2050.

Dems Map Path To Clean Energy, Environmental Justice

EI modeling finds the recommendations would offer $8 trillion in climate benefits through 2050, as referenced by Chairwoman Kathy Castor.

Congressional Climate Crisis Action Plan Would Decarbonize U.S., Add $8 Trillion In Benefits By 2050

EI’s Megan Mahajan discusses modeling that finds the Select Committee’s Climate Crisis Action Plan will achieve net zero U.S. emissions and deliver $8 trillion in health and climate benefits by 2050.

House Democrats Just Put Out The Most Detailed Climate Plan In US Political History

EI modeling found a subset of the recommendations would get the U.S. to net zero carbon dioxide emissions a little before 2050 and prevent 62,000 premature deaths every year by 2050.

Democrats’ Ambitious Climate Action Plan Targets A Clean US Grid By 2040

EI modeling projects the Climate Action Plan could translate into clean energy markets that add up to 48 GW of new solar per year to the U.S. power grid by 2050.

California Passes Historic Clean Truck Rule

EI analysis with EDF shows the rule could prevent 17.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and 60,000 tons of NOx from entering the atmosphere through 2040.

Electric Big Rigs? California Poised To Adopt Nation’s First Rules Requiring Electric Trucks

EI’s Amanda Myers explains why California’s electric trucks rule will deliver at least $7.3 billion in economic savings by 2040 due to lower operations and fuel costs.

California Accelerates Clean Transportation Policy, Targeting 500,000 Electric Trucks By 2040

EI’s Chris Busch explains why California’s proposed Advanced Clean Trucks rule could save up to $12 billion dollars, while delivering major public health and climate benefits to the state.

How To Get To 90% Clean Energy By 2035

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal joins the Climate Pod to talk about the policy pathway to 90% clean electricity by 2035.

A 90% Clean Grid Can Be Achieved Quickly. What’s Holding It Back?

The Energy Gang podcast features new research from UC Berkeley and a policy report from Energy Innovation that provide a roadmap for how to get a 90% clean grid in just 15 years.

Build Electric Truck Infrastructure, And They Will Come, Advocates Say

EI’s analysis of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule shows it would save at least $7 billion over 20 years.

Clean Truck Rule Would Avoid 17.6M Tons Of CO2 — Report

EI’s Chris Busch explains why California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule will yield both economic and public health benefits.

Electrification Can Supercharge California’s Post-COVID Economy

EI’s Hal Harvey says strengthening electrification policies can help California meet its climate goals while creating an additional $22 billion in economic and social benefits by 2030.

Murray Energy Bankruptcy Still Casts Shadow On Coal’s Economic Viability

EI analysis shows the levelized cost of new wind and solar is cheaper than the cost of keeping existing coal plants running.

The Covid-19 Economic Slump Is Closing Down Coal Plants

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal shares why investments in clean energy provide a unique opportunity for economic recovery and emission reductions.

Unpacking The 90% Renewable Energy In US By 2035 Scenario

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal says passing federal legislation as soon as possible is a huge step in the right direction to achieving 90% clean electricity by 2035.

Job Moves At ABB, Energy Impact Partners, SolarEdge, Enel X, Solaria, Engie, Nexamp, Eos, EEI

Sara Baldwin joins EI as new electrification policy director, with an emphasis on vehicle and building electrification.

90% Clean Power By 2035 Is ‘Challenging But Feasible’

Policies EI recommends include a federal clean electricity standard and extending federal clean energy investment and production tax credits, among others.

Report: By 2035, 90 Percent of the US Could be Powered By Renewables

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal highlights how a federal clean energy standard and clean energy tax credits, along with other policies, provide a tremendous opportunity for economic recovery.

The Case For Climate Pragmatism: Saving The Earth Requires Realism Not Revolution

EI’s CEO Hal Harvey explains why a targeted, realistic strategy is the most effective and fastest way to reduce emissions.