Press Archive

Could FERC Order Put State Clean Energy Policies In Danger?

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted in an article discussing how a recent FERC ruling could threaten state-level renewable energy policies.

Charging An Electric Vehicle Is Far Cleaner Than Driving On Gasoline, Everywhere In America

EI’s Silvio Marcacci says new research shows charging an electric vehicle in the U.S. is far cleaner than driving on gasoline, regardless of where it charges.

Two Cutting-Edge Energy Efficiency Companies Team Up to Capture Growing Market

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal is quoted in an article discussing the expanding business opportunities for companies that make efficient cooling equipment.

Are Renewable Portfolio Standards On The Way Out? Three Ballot Initiatives Say Otherwise

EI’s Mike O’Boyle is quoted in an article discussing the outlook for renewable portfolio standard ballot initiatives in Arizona, Michigan, and Nevada.

PJM Pushes Plant Payment Reforms As RTOs File Resilience Comments At FERC

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted in an article summarizing regional grid operators’ filings on resiliency to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Can New Urbanism’s “Small Blocks” Change the Current State of Chinese Cities?

EI’s work on sustainable urbanization in Chinese cities through the Emerald Cities policy book is profiled in a Chinese-language media outlet.

The Energy Transition Show: Ask Eric

EI’s Eric Gimon is featured on an episode of The Energy Transition Show, answering questions from podcast listeners on topics like energy storage, climate research, how science affects energy policy, and capacity markets,

U.S. Utilities Want Carbon Pricing And Stable Policy. That’s Bad News For Trump’s Agenda.

An annual survey of North American utilities shows widespread support for carbon pricing and a nearly unanimous rejection of coal power – unwelcome news for the Trump Administration’s energy agenda.

The ‘Stealth NOPR?’ PJM CEO Says Market Reforms Are No Bailout For Coal

EI’s Robbie Orvis is quoted on the potential implications of PJM Interconnection’s power market pricing proposal and its similarity to the U.S. Department of Energy’s cost subsidy proposal for coal and nuclear.

First Tripartite WCI Auction Sells Out At Slight Premium To Floor Price

EI’s Chris Busch is quoted in an article discussing the first quarterly 2018 auction of carbon allowances in the Western Climate Initiative cap-and-trade market.

Global Cooling Is On The Brink Of A Huge Economic Boom. Which Countries Will Tap The Opportunity?

EI’s Sonia Aggarwal says an economic boom is coming for the global cooling industry, with big implications for policymakers and companies setting the international energy and climate agenda.

Trump: Gas Tax May Be Necessary for Infrastructure Plan

Ei research into the potential impacts of a gas tax increase are cited in an article discussing President Trump’s support for the proposal to fund infrastructure improvements.

Yes, We Need a New Gas Tax…But Not the One Trump Wants

EI research into the potential revenue impacts of a proposal to hike the U.S. gas tax are cited to detail why President Trump is supporting the wrong policy.

Trump’s 25-Cent Infrastructure Tax?

EI research into the potential effects of a gas tax increase are cited in an article discussing President Trump’s support for the proposal.

Trump Probably Won’t Raise the Gas Tax But, C’mon, He Totally Should

EI research into the potential revenue impacts of a proposal to hike the U.S. gas tax are cited to detail why President Trump should enact the increase.

Trump Just Endorsed A Climate Policy — Sort Of

EI research is cited to show the potential effect of a gas tax increase in an article discussing President Trump’s endorsement of the proposal.

Gas Tax Hike Could Have Serious Consequences For Oil Markets

EI’s research into the effects of a gas tax hike are cited in an article exploring how the proposal could impact global oil commodity markets.

Florida’s Solar Industry Sees Sunny Future Despite Trump Tariffs

EI’s Hal Harvey is quoted in an article discussing how favorable economics are making solar projects attractive to developers in Florida despite federal import tariffs.

US Chamber Of Commerce Wants 25 Cents Per Gallon Gasoline Tax Increase. Is That A Good Thing?

EI’s research into the effects of a proposal to increase the U.S. gas tax is cited in an article examining potential impacts of a hike.

A Gas Tax Hike Would Generate $840 Billion, Add 1.2 Million EVs, Cut 1.3 Billion Barrels Fuel Use

Research shows a $0.25 U.S. gas tax increase would raise $840 billion in revenue, add 1.2 million additional electric vehicles to the road, cut total fuel use more than 1.3 billion barrels and would equal a $29/ton carbon tax on the transportation sector.