Press Archive

How Trump’s Antitrust Witch Hunt Could Hurt U.S. Automakers And The Climate

Trump’s antitrust investigation into an agreement between automakers and California into fuel efficient vehicles is unwarranted, says EPA veteran Margo Oge.

Keep An Eye Out For 7 Highly Anticipated Rules

EI analysis of economic and environmental impacts of Trump’s proposed clean car rollback is cited in an article on new anticipated EPA rules.

Designing a Sustainable Future: CEO Daily

EI’s Hal Harvey discusses how long we have left to start reducing carbon emissions to avoid dangerous global warming and maintain a sustainable future.

Coal Miners Doubt Promises Of An Inclusive Energy Transition

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal says President Trump’s promises to save the coal industry haven’t translated into energy transition policy as miners lose their jobs.

China Is Pushing Its Green Revolution For Geopolitical Reasons, Not Just For Sustainability

EI’s Hal Harvey says China’s green revolution has geopolitical benefits beyond sustainability – and the US would benefit from climate policy cooperation.

What To Watch For During The Unprecedented, Seven-Hour Climate Town Hall

EI’s “coal cost crossover” research is cited in an article discussing the democratic presidential candidate climate town hall.

Energy Policy Options For Canada

EI’s Energy Policy Simulator is highlighted in an article discussing Canada’s energy policy options to reduce emissions and climate change impacts.

How Do We Save The Planet? Solve These Two Problems First

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing policy solutions to save the planet by reducing emissions and preventing global warming

Steering Autonomous Vehicles From Curse To Blessing Via Autonomous Bus Rapid Transit

Autonomous bus rapid transit systems could help solve urban traffic woes and decarbonization challenges, while creating more space in our cities.

Trump’s Relaxed Vehicle Standards Could Raise Fuel Costs And Emissions

EI’s Megan Mahajan details the economic and emissions impacts of Trump’s proposed federal vehicle standards rollback in Axios.

California Is Gaining Allies In Its Emissions Standards War With Trump

EI modeling on the cost impacts of Trump’s emissions standards war is featured in an article discussing states joining California’s legal opposition.

July Was The Hottest Month Ever Recorded On Earth

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted about policies to slow climate change in an article saying July 2019 was the hottest month ever recorded.

Did California Trump The Clean Car Rollback?

EI modeling is cited in an article discussing California’s efforts to resist the Trump administration clean car rollback proposal.

Trump Administration Moves To Finalize Weakening Of Car Efficiency Standards

EI’s modeling is featured in a story discussing the Trump administration’s proposal to freeze federal car efficiency standards.

Economic And Environmental Cost Of Trump’s Auto Rollback Could Be Staggering, New Research Shows

EI’s modeling is featured in an article discussing the “staggering” potential economic and climate damage from Trump’s auto rollback.

Rollback Will Cost Economy $400B — Analysis

EI’s modeling is featured in an article discussing the $400 billion in potential economic damage that Trump’s clean cars rollback could cost U.S. consumers.

Memo To The Auto Industry: Time To Join California And Leaders Opposing Trump Clean Cars Rollback

Margo Oge says now that automakers have joined California to oppose the Trump clean cars rollback, the rest of the auto industry should join them.

Wholesale Electricity Market Design For Rapid Decarbonization: A Decentralized Markets Approach

Two analysts say a decentralized approach can resolve the problems facing wholesale electricity markets stuck between fossil fuels and clean energy.

Can American Utilities Profit From The Energy Transition?

EI’s Mike O’Boyle details the financial challenge facing fossil fuel generation in an article exploring the utility clean energy transition.

Bigger, Younger Coal Plants Are Retiring

EI’s coal crossover research is cited in an article discussing the trend of newer and larger coal plants retiring across the U.S.